This well maintained marker recalls the Civil War and an important encounter between Confederate…read moreand Union troops. "Approaching Statesboro on Dec. 4, 1864, a strong party of mounted foragers from Hazen's division, 15th Corps [US], on the right of Gen. Sherman's army on its destructive March to the Sea, was attacked by a detachment of Confederate cavalry and driven back to the protection of Hazen's marching column." "The Seventieth Ohio Infantry (leading the Union advance) deployed, fired a volley, and charged with the bayonet, driving the cavalry back through Statesboro and clearing the way for the advance. During this encounter, the Confederates lost 6 killed, 1 wounded, and 2 captured; Hazen lost 8 wounded and 27 captured, all from the foraging party." The Civil War was a critical time in American history. What happened, how it happened and why is a part of what brought us to today. [Review 13227 overall, 544 of 2020.]

This marker was erected at this intersection in 2004 and I don't imagine that many have stopped by…read moreto read it since. That's a shame as it recalls the valiant efforts of this enterprising tribe. It reads, "In 1870 a group of Croatan Indians migrated from their homes in Robeson County North Carolina, following the turpentine industry to southeast Georgia. Eventually many of the Croatans became tenant farmers for the Adabelle Trading Company, growing cotton and tobacco. The Croatan community established the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Adabelle, as well as a school and a nearby cemetery. After the collapse of the Adabelle Trading Company, the Croatans faced both economic hardship and social injustice. As a result, most members of the community returned to North Carolina by 1920. The tribe to which these families belonged became known as the Lumbee in the early 1950s." And by "returning to North Carolina," I assume that they returned all the way to Cape Hatteras. Even today, that's a journey. 600 miles by highway and you can be sure there was no Interstate 95 before 1920. [Review 13231 overall, 548 of 2020.]

I'm super bummed that it was completely overcast today when I visited Barnwell to see the sundial…read more There was no telling the time today other than from the clock in my car, or my Fitbit, or my phone, but not from the sundial. Quite possibly the only one of its kind, it has displayed the accurate time - within two minutes of standard time - for over 150 years. It was a gift to the city in 1858 from state senator J.D. Allen. The plaque reads, "The sundial. The oldest known device for the measurement of time, a sundial indicates time by the position of the shadow of a gnomon cast by the sun on the face of a dial marked in hours. The gnomon is a flat piece of metal in the center of the dial with its back pointing towards the North Pole when in the northern hemisphere and facing due south and with the upper edge slanting at an angle equal to the altitude of the location of the sundial." [Review 16842 overall - 873 in South Carolina - 355 of 2022.]

This was a wonderful rare educational find on our way to the healing springs in Barnwell, SC. I…read moreactually did more research once I got home for a better understanding! For over 150 years, Barnwell's rare vertical sundial has given the correct time of day. It is thought to be the only one of its kind remaining in America. Legend has it that this is the only vertical sundial in the United States and though erected two years prior to standard time, it keeps within two minutes of that. Captain Joseph D. Allen, had the sundial made in Charleston. Stop if you in the area!

Great venue for small plays or concerts. Cash only at this point…read more Polite and fun staff. Great actors and production props. They are planning a $2 million investment in upgrades so supporting a local theater is fun and paying it forward as well. Snacks and soft drinks for cash. The Pal Theater opened in 1940 with seating listed at 454. It is built in the Art moderne style. The theatre continued as a movie picture theatre through the end of the 1960's. After the theatre closed as a movie house it was renovated by the Jenkins Co. Development Authority and has been operated as the Olde Pal Theatre & Civic Center. The most recent renovation to the theatre was on 28, Mar. 2007 when a new marquee was installed. Olde Pal Theater is used today for plays, concerts, etc.

I had lived in Augusta for three years and failed to notice this historic landmark until last An…read moreauthoritative staff gave us our tour of the house and grounds and explain details of Georgia colonial history, and that of George Walton. This upcoming independence Day, our 250th, will be celebrated at this location. It is fascinating to see the steps taken to explore details of the construction of this small home. Highly recommended for any tourist who is also interested in history.

This is the home George Walton for a short time. He was a signer of the Declaration of…read moreIndependence. The guide gave a short history of him and the place. Took about 30 minutes. It is free.

What a beautiful spot to spend some time. My son and I brought five containers of water and we are…read morealready out of water! The water tastes delicious and so fresh. There are no words for how it tastes! If you are planning on going go earlier in the day; it doesn't seem to be as crowded then. Being more jugs for water than you think you are going to need. The store up the road has jugs available for purchase.

Unable to check in for lack of cell service but could not complain since it is God's property,…read morewhere else do you find an Acre of land deeded to God himself, he owns the universe but this Acre is deeded. It was pouring when we went back with our jugs just 10 minutes after taking the pictures so I can't attest to the water properties it it sure reminded me of Hot Springs, AR where people also wait in line to fill jugs to take home. Will be back to get some home and visit God on his property

This place serves as a nice backdrop for my wife's impromptu birthday photo shoot! There are…read morevarious backgrounds to choose from: buildings, water features, flowers & trees... and a big red barn!

the development of the Living History Park where school children witness history firsthand through…read moreliving exhibits and demonstrations of colonial life, The Living History Park serves citizens from a two state area (South Carolina and Georgia).26th Annual Colonial Times "A Day to Remember" fits the bill. Head on over to the augusta area and enjoy!

Did you know President Woodrow Wilson lived longer in Augusta, Georgia than in any other location…read morein his entire life? Yeah, I didn't know that either, until today's stop at his childhood home, the First Presbyterian Church of Augusta's manse. He lived in this sprawling parsonage for about ten years, and a pretty critical ten years as that, as he witnessed his father's church across the street fill with wounded Confederate and Union troops. It was from this home that future President Wilson watched the Civil War unfold, a pretty interesting backstory to a boy who would become a President noted for his reluctance to enter the United States into World War I. It's $5 admission for adults, which gets you a guided tour that begins every hour at the top of the hour and lasts for about 40 minutes. Our guide didn't give much (or really, any) time for questions, but that was okay because she was very thorough. The house museum has been really spectacularly restored, and I was impressed by the dozen or so pieces they have that were used by the Wilson family during their time at the home. Thanks to what I learned at this unique piece of Augusta history, I firmly believe that Georgia should get as much credit for Woodrow Wilson as we do for Jimmy Carter, and that this spot is a must see when in the Augusta area.

The President Woodrow Wilson House gives a special glimpse into the private life of Woodrow Wilson…read morewhile preserving his important legacy for future generations. - Knowledgeable tour guide - Very friendly - Personal Tours - Military discount There's only so much that can be said and it focuses a lot on his parents Presbyterian roots. Overall great tour. "Tommy" Wilson lived in this Manse from 1860 to 1870 while his father served as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church. Tommy spent the formative years of his childhood in Augusta, years that would affect him for the rest of his life. While living in Augusta, Wilson experienced the hardships of the Civil War and Reconstruction. He also began his education, tasted leadership as president of the Lightfoot Baseball Club, and grounded his deep Presbyterian faith. Honestly, there's not a ton more than what I just said, but the tour guide does a great job of filling in tid-bits and pointing out areas of the house. Very fun!