Near a marker noting another signer of the Declaration of Independence, this one in Midway honors…read moreDoctor Lyman Hall. His is the second in the left-most column with Button Gwinnett and George Walton. The marker reads, "Dr. Lyman Hall was a Georgia signer of The Declaration Of Independence. He represented Saint John's Parish in the Continental Congress, and was a delegate from Georgia to the Second Continental Congress meeting in Philadelphia. "He was a founder of Sunbury and as Governor of Georgia (1783-1784) he gave strong support to education and religion. He was instrumental in obtaining the grant of land which led to the establishment of the University of Georgia. "Born in Wallingford, Connecticut, April 12, 1724, Dr. Hall moved to Saint John's Parish where he purchased the plantation now known as Hall's Knoll. He became a leading physician, planter, patriot, and was active in mercantile and shipping circles in Sunbury. Dr. Hall died in 1790 and was buried on his plantation at Shell Bluff Landing in Burke County. In 1848, his remains were re-interred in Augusta, beneath the granite obelisk, 'The Signers' Monument.'" Dr. Lyman Hall became a central figure in Saint Johns Parish, where the independent Congregationalist community trusted him enough to send him to the Continental Congress even before the rest of Georgia committed to the patriot cause. His work in Sunbury's commercial world and his ties to the Midway church network helped shape the region's political identity, and his later push for education grew directly from the parish's long tradition of literacy and religious instruction. His eventual reinterment beneath the Signers Monument in Augusta reflects how Georgia slowly came to honor a man whose medical skill, political resolve, and deep connection to Midway left a lasting imprint on the state's early history. The marker was erected by the Daughters of American Colonists. [Review 116 of 2026 - 888 in Georgia - 25306 overall]

Midway always surprises you. For a place that feels quiet today, sitting at the crossing of US‑17…read moreand US‑84 with its churchyard pines and faint coastal breeze, it carries an outsized share of early American history. The landscape looks modest now, but in the eighteenth century this was the heart of Saint Johns Parish, a community of educated, politically assertive New England transplants whose influence reached far beyond the marshes around them. The marker for Nathan Brownson fits neatly into that pattern, another reminder that this small corner of Liberty County produced leaders who helped shape both Georgia and the nation. This marker tells the history of another such historic figure. It reads, "Georgia Colonial governor, trustee of the proposed University of Georgia, physician, Nathan Brownson became governor of Georgia in 1781, serving until Jan. 1782. Prior to this time Brownson served as a member of the Provencial Congress which met in Savannah July 4, 1775. He was, also, a delegate to the Continental Congress from 1776-1778 and was surgeon to a Georgia brigade. "Born in Connecticut in 1742, a graduate of Yale College, Brownson studied medicine and practiced that profession in his home state, moving to St. John`s Parish (now Liberty County), Georgia in 1764. Active in the cause of liberty, Brownson became one of the leaders in the revolutionary cause. He was one of the delegates to the state convention that ratified the U.S. Constitution in Augusta on 31 December 1787. "Nathan Brownson died in Liberty County October 18, 1796, being best remembered as governor and as one of the founders of the University of Georgia." The marker itself carries no number, but it was placed in 1992 by the Georgia State Society and the Daughters of the American Colonists, adding one more chapter to Midway's long habit of honoring the people who shaped its identity. It stands quietly at the roadside, yet it points to a life woven deeply into the story of Georgia's independence, its early government, and its commitment to education, all rooted in a community that still feels the echoes of its revolutionary past. [Review 117 of 2026 - 889 in Georgia - 25307 overall]

It sits quietly inside Midway Cemetery, a place where the past feels unusually close, and this…read moreparticular historical marker draws your attention to one of the community's earliest and most enduring figures. The grave of Rev. John Osgood is not just a burial site but a reminder of the Congregationalist migration that shaped Saint Johns Parish, a movement of families who carried New England religious culture into the Georgia Lowcountry long before the Revolution. His story helps explain why Midway became such an unusually literate, civically minded, and tightly knit settlement, and why its church and cemetery still feel anchored in that eighteenth‑century world. The marker reads, "This is the grave of Rev. Mr. John Osgood, who came to Midway with the first settlers in 1754 from Dorchester, S.C., and served them faithfully as their minister and friend until his final sermon, May 5, 1773. born in Dorchester, one of their own people, Mr. Osgood received part of his education from their old pastor, the Rev. Mr. Fisher, and was graduated from Harvard in 1733. Ordained to the pastoral charge of the Congregational Church November 24, 1735, the Rev. Mr. Osgood ministered to these people, in Dorchester and in Midway, for 38 years. He died on august 2, 1773." It sits quietly inside Midway Cemetery, a place where the past feels unusually close, and this particular historical marker draws your attention to one of the community's earliest and most enduring figures. The grave of Rev. John Osgood is not just a burial site but a reminder of the Congregationalist migration that shaped Saint Johns Parish, a movement of families who carried New England religious culture into the Georgia Lowcountry long before the Revolution. His story helps explain why Midway became such an unusually literate, civically minded, and tightly knit settlement, and why its church and cemetery still feel anchored in that eighteenth‑century world. It is marker number 089-12B and it was erected in 1957 by Georgia Historical Commission. It blends naturally into the quiet dignity of the cemetery. The surrounding wall looks as if it has been here for generations, and the headstones, though weathered, still speak clearly of the colonial families who shaped Liberty County. [Review 120 of 2026 - 892 in Georgia - 25310 overall]

Was excited to re-visit Wormsloe with their new gift shop and welcome center. They now offer ample…read moreparking equipped with EV charging stations and a gorgeous new building at the start of the Wormsloe experience with gift shop, restrooms, and a cute "porch area". Single day tickets for Historic Sites are only available to purchase on site the day you visit, not online. However, the staff is very friendly and helpful. They offer a shuttle that will take you to 1.5 miles down the picturesque drive or you can walk. Cars are not longer permitted down the drive. The shuttle does offer some interesting facts and is open air allow you to take pictures and still enjoy the outdoors! The shuttle drop-off is at the museum that is on-site. It is in MUCH need of a renovation as some of the interaction pieces are no longer working. I remember visiting in either elementary school or middle school some 20-ish years ago and I don't believe it has been touch since then. You are able to walk the grounds to visit the ruins via the trails. It is waterfront property with views into the marsh and channels off the Skidaway River. Keep in mind that mosquitos and sand gnats may be a nuisance; plan accordingly.

Wormsloe is one of those places that's more about the experience than the destination. We wanted…read moresomewhere scenic to take a long walk and get out of the city for a bit, and it was great for that. The oak-lined entrance is beautiful and definitely worth seeing at least once. That said, I'd be lying if I said it totally lived up to the hype. It felt a little underwhelming overall, especially considering how long the walk is. Bring water -- seriously. If I did it again (and I absolutely will not), I'd probably rent bikes instead of walking the whole thing. I actually love history, so I was expecting to be more engaged by the historical side of it, but it just didn't really do it for me. I almost feel bad about it. In all fairness - half the site was closed so maybe I just got unlucky that day. The crowd also killed the vibe. It was the worst kind of tourist energy.

I stopped by the Midway Museum on a quiet evening and found the building closed, so the roadside…read morehistorical marker along US‑17 became my stand‑in introduction until I can return during their regular hours. In some ways it worked out, because the marker does a surprisingly good job of sketching the deep roots of this little community and reminding you that Midway was never just another coastal settlement tucked between Savannah and Darien. The marker reads, "Established by South Carolina Calvinists of English and Scottish extraction in 1752, the small settlement of Midway became 'the cradle of the Revolutionary spirit in Georgia'. Two of Georgia's three signers of the Declaration of Independence, Lyman Hall and Button Gwinnett, were sons of Midway, as were four Revolutionary Governors of the young state. "Exhibits, documents and furnishings housed in the Midway Museum commemorate and reanimate the love of liberty which distinguished the Midway Society from the Colonial period through its last meeting in December 1865. "Built in 1957, the Museum is owned and administered by the Midway Museum, Inc., organized by the Saint John's Parish Chapter, Daughters of the American Colonists and by the Liberty County Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy." The marker does not have a number. It was erected in 1990 by the National Society Daughters of the American Colonists Georgia State Society. For now it serves as a helpful preview of what waits inside the museum, and it adds another thread to the larger story of Midway, a place where the past still feels close enough to touch even when the doors are locked for the day. [Review 121 of 2026 - 893 in Georgia - 25311 overall]

If you love history with a side of gorgeous scenery, Fort McAllister State Park is absolutely worth…read morethe stop. Fort McAllister is a Confederate earthen fort built along the Ogeechee River to protect Savannah during the Civil War. It's famous for for withstanding multiple Union naval attacks before ultimately falling during a land ambush in December 1864. By capturing the fort, Union forces had a clear path to the city of Savannah and kick-started Sherman's infamous March to the Sea. Today the park contains a visitors center, a small (but jampacked museum), campgrounds, the historical fort site, and more. The museum may be small, but it's packed with in-depth exhibits. You'll easily pass at least an hour here if you really take your time to read through everything. I especially loved the unexpected Henry Ford connection to the fort. Walking the grounds of the fort was the real highlight though. Fort McAllister is one of the best-preserved earthen forts from the Civil War, and you can explore the ramparts, cannons, and earthworks. Whether you're a casual visitor or a die-hard history buff, this park delivers a great walk in history's footsteps. Highly recommend carving out a few hours here!

Checked in for 5 days and nights 3/12-3/17…read more *Large Campsites* *Full Hook Up on some sites *Water and Electricity on all *Beautiful causeway to Savage Island *Expansive Salt Marshlands *Bring large amounts of bug repellents and spray *Historic Earthworks Fort* *Well cared for and maintained *Film, Museum and Open Buildings filled with history *Small Gift Shop *Nature Trails* *Nature Trails and observation points *Could be maintained much better and were impassable at many points We were camping when large weather system hit the campground. Rangers made sure to knock door to door and inform everyone that Tornadoes, hail, lightning and heavy winds were imminent. Went over safety plans. Definitely worth another trip. Thank you for the care and serenity with fauna and foliage. Please fix your trails. *All fees such as lot parking, museum, fort, boat ramp, kayaks etc are all EXTRA. Not included in your camping fee/lot fee. I would suggest that you consider one price because it felt cheap that even to park RV on paid lot required a parking fee. Made no sense and felt very cheap.

Located at the crossroads of US‑17 and US‑84 in Midway, this marker introduces travelers to Button…read moreGwinnett, one of Georgia's most elusive and intriguing Founding Fathers. It summarizes his public career, but the fuller story behind his name adds even more texture to this quiet corner of Liberty County, because Gwinnett was both a political idealist and a man whose ambitions and rivalries shaped early Georgia in dramatic ways. The marker reads, "In this, Saint John's Parish, (now Liberty County), lived Button Gwinnett, signer of the Declaration of Independence, member of the Continental Congress, Speaker of the Assembly, and President of the Executive Council. He also was a member of the Convention that met in Savannah in October, 1776, in which he played a prominent part in drafting the first Constitution of the State of Georgia. "Born in Gloucestershire, England, in 1735, son of a Church of England vicar, Button Gwinnett came to Georgia in 1765 and acquired a store in Savannah. He shortly purchased St. Catherines Island in this parish. He moved to the island at once and engaged in farming and cattle raising. His business was transacted in Sunbury, then a thriving port. "On May 16, 1777, Mr. Gwinnett was mortally wounded in a duel fought on the outskirts of Savannah with Gen. Lachlan McIntosh, dying on May 19. Mr. Gwinnett's grave is supposedly in Savannah, but its exact location is unknown and unmarked. One of his rare autographs sold for over $50,000." It is marker number 089-2 and was erected in 1954 by the Georgia Historical Commission. When you look at the Declaration of Independence, his is the first signature in the left-most column. [Review 115 of 2026 - 887 in Georgia - 25305 overall]

Very impressed with the customer service and cleanliness. There was also plenty parking space…read more The buffet was self served, they had mahi mahi and beef ribs. They were both excellent. My only complain was the bread, yes, the bread was pretty bad. I gave them 3 stars because I felt they needed a better variety of meats and the salad was also a bit boring. The price for the buffet was $10 dollars per person so I guess its not too bad. I can't say I will go out of my way to come back here, there are plenty other restaurants I can introduce my pallet to.

Large ballroom great for big events.read more