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Albany Civil Rights Institute Albany Civil Rights Institute
Albany, Georgia

The Albany Civil Rights Institute preserves the history of the Civil Rights movement in

Andalusia Farm Andalusia Farm
Milledgeville, Georgia

During her productive years as a writer, noted female wri

Andersonville National Historic Site Andersonville National Historic Site
Andersonville, Georgia

Camp Sumter, commonly called Andersonville, was one of the largest military prisons est

Archibald Smith Plantation Home Archibald Smith Plantation Home
Roswell, Georgia

For over 150 years, the Smith’s Plantation Home has stood the test of time as The Civil

Arthur J. Moore Methodist Museum Arthur J. Moore Methodist Museum
St. Simons Island, Georgia

The Arthur J.

Augusta Canal Augusta Canal
Augusta, Georgia

Visitors can float past 200 years of Georgia history on a replica canal cargo boat, vis

Augusta Museum Of History Augusta Museum Of History
Augusta, Georgia

Founded in 1937, the Augusta Museum of Histor

Barrington Hall Barrington Hall
Roswell, Georgia

The surrounding seven acres of original grounds look the same as they did 160 years ago

Bartow History Center Bartow History Center
Cartersville, Georgia

The museum documents the history of northwest Georgia's Bartow County, spanning more th

Big House Foundation Big House Foundation
Macon, Georgia

Renovations are underway to develop a unique museum that will draw music fans throughou

Bulloch Hall Bulloch Hall
Roswell, Georgia

Completed in 1839 for Major James Stephens Bulloch, one of Roswell's founders, Bulloch

Center For Civil & Human Rights Center For Civil & Human Rights
Atlanta, Georgia

The Center, now in the planning stages of development, will promote the ongoing Civil R

Chickamauga And Chattanooga National Military Park Chickamauga And Chattanooga National Military Park
Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia

In 1863, Union and Confederate forces fought for control of Chattanooga, the gateway to

Chieftain Museum Major Ridge Home Chieftain Museum Major Ridge Home
Rome, Georgia

It presents interpretive exhibits, both permanent and temporary, educational programs,

Columbus Museum Columbus Museum
Columbus, Georgia

The collection of American drawings, paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts represe

Cumberland Islands National Seashore Cumberland Islands National Seashore
St. Marys, Georgia

Preserved and protected for future generations, Cumberland Island National Seashore inc

Davenport House Museum Davenport House Museum
Savannah, Georgia

The Davenport House was opened as a museum in 1963 and recently restored to its origina

Flannery O'Connor Childhood Home Flannery O'Connor Childhood Home
Savannah, Georgia

Flannery O'Connor was born in Savannah on March 25, 1925.

Fort Fredrica National Monument Fort Fredrica National Monument
St. Simons Island, Georgia

In the early 18th century, the land lying between British South Carolina and Spanish Fl

Fort Pulaski National Monument Fort Pulaski National Monument
Savannah, Georgia

The Battle for Fort Pulaski in April 1862 marked a turning

Georgia Historical Society Georgia Historical Society
Savannah, Georgia

The library and archives are used for record keeping and research.

Georgia Sports Hall Of Fame Georgia Sports Hall Of Fame
Mason, Georgia

The Hall of Fame seeks to maintain the high ideals and traditions of sports as a positi

Gwinnett History Museum Gwinnett History Museum
Lawrenceville, Georgia

The actual building was once a Female Seminary, but it now houses the county museum.

Hay House Hay House
Macon, Georgia

Visitors can learn about the home's nationally significant architecture, technological

Hills & Dales Estate Hills & Dales Estate
LaGrange, Georgia

Visitors are invited to tour the Neel Reid designed home and historic Ferrell Gardens.

Historic Augusta Incorporated Historic Augusta Incorporated
Augusta, Georgia

Historic Augusta, Inc.

Historic Columbus Foundation Historic Columbus Foundation
Columbus, Georgia

This organization oversees several historic locations in Columbus, and offers tours to

Jimmy Carter National Historic Site Jimmy Carter National Historic Site
Plains, Georgia

Whether you are a Carter enthusiast, a researcher, or just curious how a small town inf

Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace
Savannah, Georgia

Scout troops from all across the nation gather to participate in programs at the home,

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Kennesaw, Georgia

It was a swelteringly hot and clear Monday, June 27, 1864,

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