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The Oldest Museum In America
If you are looking for the oldest museum in America that is actually in South Carolina, The Charleston Museum in Charleston is the one, founded in 1773 and proudly known…
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Fort King George State Historic Site
I’ve explored many places around Georgia, and a lot of them were once Indigenous land. When I visited Fort King George, I learned about the Guale people, a Muskogean-speaking group…
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The Pin Point Heritage Museum
On 25 August 2025, I visited Skidaway Island State Park in Georgia. The area had just endured several days of heavy rain, leaving many of the trails flooded. The park…
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Rock Eagle and Rock Hawk: Ancient Effigies of Georgia
Georgia is bursting with history, from the cobblestone streets of Savannah to the bustling heart of Atlanta—and every small town in between. The state is dotted with countless historical sites,…
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Fort Morris State Historic Site
During my recent trip to Fort Morris, the experience was brief yet full of insight. This historic site is one of the few surviving earthen fortifications from the American Revolution.…
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Horton House
I recently took a brief trip to Jekyll Island, which is primarily known for its beautiful beaches. However, my visit was to the Horton House, a historic site. The remains…
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Wormsloe State Historic Site
There are many beautiful places to visit in Georgia, and Wormsloe State Historic Site is one of them. Upon arrival, you are greeted by a building that serves as the…
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Old Liberty County Jail
"The Old Liberty County Jail is a significant example of a late 19th-century jail for an agricultural county and a small, but growing, community in Georgia. It is one of…
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Savannah African Art Museum
Tucked away in the heart of Savannah is a true cultural gem—the Savannah African Art Museum. This nonprofit museum isn’t just a place to look at beautiful art; it’s a…
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The Battle for Fort Pulaski: How Rifled Cannons Changed Warfare Forever
Fort Pulaski, located near Savannah, Georgia, is best known for a dramatic Civil War battle that forever changed military engineering. But behind its brick walls lies a lesser-known story of…
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The Smallest Church in America
Where Is the Smallest Church in America Nestled along the quiet stretch of U.S. Highway 17 in Townsend, Georgia, sits a delightful roadside wonder known as "The Smallest Church in…
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Fort McAllister State Park
Situated just south of Savannah near I-95 along the scenic Ogeechee River, Fort McAllister Historic Park boasts one of the Confederacy's best-preserved earthwork fortifications. This site withstood significant Union attacks,…
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Exploring the Legacy: The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force
During the threat posed by Hitler and the Nazis in Europe, over 350,000 Americans gathered on air bases throughout East Anglia, England, to join the fight. These young and heroic…
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Transatlantic Religion Trade
Religion has been a fundamental aspect of human life since the emergence of the concept of an afterlife, which was practiced by burying the dead. This phenomenon was expressed through…