This Is Our History: The Thicket This Is Our History by: Kris Hummer, Executive Producer Local Content Posted: Feb 20, 2020 / 07:37 PM EST / Updated: Feb 20, 2020 / 07:37 PM EST SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Dr. Stan Deaton, senior historian for the Georgia Historical Society, talks about The Thicket. Learn about the ruins of this sugar mill and rum distillery here.