Of course, Atlanta played a critical part in the Civil War with many skirmishes and battles fought…read morehere. I think many Atlantans have not forgotten and certainly many have not forgiven the Union for what they did to the city. This marker recalls an important battle. It reads, "On adjacent hill was the right or western end of the intrenched line held by Gen. T.J. Wood's div. of the Federal 4th A.C., July 20-22, 1864. The line extended E. 1.5 mi. to intersection of Rock Spring & Cumberland Roads. This was a part of the general movement on Atlanta by Federal forces from the N. & E. which had begun at the upper Chattahoochee River crossings July 17. Wood advanced from this position in the general move toward Atlanta, early the 22d, where he occupied a sector of the line from which siege operations were carried on until terminated Sept. 2, by the surrender of the city." 150 years have passed since then and there do not seem to be any physical reminders of the entrenchments in 2020. [Review 13621 overall, 940 of 2020, number 314 in Georgia.]

The sights we saw--such as the museum inside and the log cabins--were very neat! Both the adults…read moreand children enjoyed it. The trails we walked were easy and felt more like a peaceful nature walk than a hike, which was perfect for our group. The only downside was the map. Even with the staff's explanation, it was hard to follow. She mentioned a small waterfall, but we could not find it no matter how hard we tried! The trees weren't labeled clearly, and the color/coordinate system on the map didn't match up well. Even the staff admitted that many people "get lost." I would love to come back again--next time with a carrier for my three-year-old when he gets tired--and hopefully with clearer directions or a guided explanation from staff.

What do you know, history in my back yard…read more Loved this walk and seclusion. Going to visit again to enjoy the shade and outdoors. Only drawback. Visitor center was closed for ? Not. Sure why.

This isn't a good bowl of noodles nor a good junction…read more This is atlanta's traffic Cluster of I-285 and I-85. Most of the time it's a snails craw and other times it's just a parking lot. Weekends though SJ traffic is little lighter. Not today apparently. Doesn't help with semi truck drivers thinking they drive sports cars, a little lost out of staters, some who do everything but driving like texting, smoking, scolding their kids, whatever else and just some Aholes who think their time is more important than others' by cutting in. Yup it was rough travels to Duluth aka Ktown today on SJ for 1/2 hour on a Saturday afternoon!! It'll be a while to shake loose this trip. Peace.

I wouldn't know authentic spaghetti sauce even if it was standing in front of me....to me homemade…read morespaghetti sauce taste like Prego....Here are some of my favorite spaghetti jar brands Prego Traditional Barilla Traditional marinara Trader Joe's Organic marinara sauce here is a spaghetti recipe that I found that you might like 2 tsp olive oil 1/2 small onion chopped 2 green onion chopped 2 tsp crushed garlic 1 (28 oz.) peeled and diced tomatoes 4 tsp dried basil 4 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp white sugar In a large sauce pan heat the oil. Saute the onion, green onion and garlic. When the onions are clear. Stir in tomatoes, basil, oregano and sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 20-25 minutes....

Roswell Historic District covers about 640 or so acres from where the old cemetery is located on…read moreWoodstock Street all the way down to Chattahoochee river crossing where Azlea Drive is located. Out of the 640 acres approximately 122 acres of it is listed on the National Historic Registry. (Interestingly Roswell was once part of Cobb County but the locals complained that the county seat at the time was 4 hours away by horse and carriage so they petition the state for their own government. This was approved in February 16, 1854.) The population is about 90,000 or so. The average income is over $100,000. But since this is Yelp. I will spare you the history lesson and give you the places that are good to eat....according to yelpers....I'm only going to list 4 or 5 star places... Table and Main (4.5 stars 374 reviews) mainly southern cuisine Salt Factory Pub (4 stars 383 reviews) American cusine NOCA Eatery & Bar (4 stars 127 reviews) Breakfast, brunch, wine bar. South Main Kitchen (4 stars 264 reviews) American cusine Foundation Social Eatery (4.5 stars 453 reviews) American cusine Roux on Canton (4 stars 341 reviews) Cajun, southern cuisine Vin 25 (4.5 stars 155 reviews) wine bar If you want more places to visit in this charming city then go on their website http://www.visitroswellga.com/

Marietta Confederate Cemetery…read more This cemetery was absolutely beautiful and taken care of. So many stories and monuments. We were very impressed! Marietta hosts both a national cemetery and a Confederate cemetery. The national cemetery contains around 10,000 Union soldiers, only 7,045 of whom are known, who died during the Atlanta campaign. The Confederate cemetery, established in 1863, is the largest of its kind in the state. It holds 3,000 soldiers who died in local hospitals, in combat during the Battle of Chickamauga or the Atlanta campaign, or in an 1863 train wreck that occurred north of Marietta. The separate cemeteries in Marietta were created because local civilians objected to enemies lying together in death. A prominent Marietta businessman, Henry Green Cole, sought a combined Confederate and Union cemetery, and donated land toward the project. When local officials objected, Cole gave the land to the federal government to be used for the burial of Union casualties only, and it was designated as such in 1866.

I wanted to show my kids a glimpse of what happened during the civil war. They only learn it from…read moreschool but to be able to show them gives them a better understanding. Make sure to read what's on the monuments and the book scripts on the benches. It also honors the many women who helped the injured soldiers. I recommend this place to visit. The place is well kept. There's also a trail nearby if you want to get some steps in.

If you're a Civil War history lover you absolutely can't miss this amazing battlefield remnant…read moretucked away in a quiet Georgia corner less than an hour from the Kennesaw Battlefield National Park. If you're vising the Etowah Indian Mounds, the battlefield is 15 minutes away so you should definitely lump the two sites together. This historic site is a stop on Georgia's Civil War History Trail but you can definitely tell it's a bit uncared for by the state - which is a shame. I'll be honest-I'd never heard of this particular battle until visiting the site, but the gravity of what happened on these grounds hits you like a ton of bricks as you read the historical markers and signs throughout the site. Lasting only 5 hours, this battle had one of the highest casualty rates of the Civil War - surpassing even that of Gettysburg. Today, the earthworks and trenches are well preserved, and interpretive signs tell the battle's bloody story. You can climb up a set of stairs and follow a short trail to reach the top of the Star Fort and gaze upon the massive forts that separated Union and Confederate soldiers. There is no admission to enter the park and it's grounds are open from dawn until dusk. *As an interesting side note - as you look at images of what the battlefield looked like during the Civil War you'll notice an image of an old two-story farm house to the left of the site. After looking at the historic sign and gazing around at its modern day match I quickly realized the house is still standing! My mom, sister, and myself happened to notice someone in the yard and took the chance to go over and inquire if in fact it was the SAME house. Lo and behold it was the current home owner and it's one and the same. The Union soldiers used the home as their headquarters during their time occupying the area. After the battle, the home served as a hospital for both Union and Confederate soldiers alike and it was for this reason the home was not burned when Union soldiers vacated the area. Talking to her provided so much supplemental info on the battle that truly enhanced our visit. Don't miss this site during your visits to the area!

This is a memorial field for the different armies that fought in the confederate war. It is at the…read moreedge of Lake Allatoona with several small trails through the woods that take you down to a creek, but not much of a hiking spot at all. It is a pretty spot, though, for sitting and watching the boats come in and out of the dock.

Leaves of honor is a little sitting area located towards the center of the famous centennial…read moreOlympic park in downtown Atlanta. Has a few scriptures to honor those who helped make the 96 summer Olympics down to Atlanta. Compares to some of the other public art and statues in the very same park it's. Bro underwhelming burgers still a Nice pretty and well landscaped area to check out or relax at.

Cool looking tribute and memorial to represent the leaves of honor and all it stood for. It is…read morelocated in the Olympic park and it is included In many different spots for statues and other things

So, everyone knows I work for SCAD-Atlanta, but I'm also a huge fan of architecture, design,…read moresustainability and preservation. So, when I started working for SCAD and learned they were in the process of restoring and preserving the old Mansion Restaurant at Ponce & Piedmont, I was really excited. If you haven't had a chance to see the space since its transformation, please feel free to email me and I'd be happy to set up a free tour. lmoody@scad.edu. Truly the restoration of this historic landmark is a gift to our community. This Queen Anne Victorian house was built in 1883 by the Peters family--one of the founding families of our city. Know Peters street in Castleberry? Yep that's the same folks. They originally owned 400 acres from Briarcliff and Ponce all the way beyond where GA Tech now stands. In fact, the family donated the land that the campus was original built upon. They also donated the land for Morris Brown and the first baseball field for the Atlantans. The home is filled with beautiful detail. This is no cookie cutter McMansion. Every room is filled with unique features. The college will use the space for its Professional Writing program and will bring scholars, authors and journalists to speak and give workshops--many that will be open to the public. Visit the website often to see the free events coming up. In the Spring expect outdoor concerts in the lovely gardens. The home will be available for rentals for corporate meetings and the like.

I have noting to do with SCAD or Ivy Hall but have long admired the house on the hill. I never…read morewent to The Mansion to eat and I regret that. Once I saw the renovation in progress I decided that I need to know more. It took some time but eventually I decided I had to see the place. I have been doing some Friday outings as mini-tweet-ups and this seemed perfect. The folks at SCAD were very gracious and responsive and I easily set a tour for Fri Dec 11, 2009. The result was an outstanding experience and we were knocked out with the work that's been done. This tour can be seen in video on my site at http://www.pro1pr.com/ivy-hall-atl-mini-tweetup I highly recommend you see for yourself. Contact them and see when the next public event will be held and get going. If you're looking to become a designer then I'd say you are in business!