Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Azaleas near PEAK BLOOM at Callaway Gardens

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The 2014 azalea blooms are nearing their PEAK at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia. If you hope to see them, this weekend is the ti...
Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Callaway Gardens blooms should be spectacular in one week

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Callaway Gardens The cherry trees are in bloom and other plants and shrubs are showing nice color at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, ...
Monday, January 20, 2014

Historical research reveals new proof of Georgia monster!

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Domain of a River Monster? A search of nautical articles from 19th century newspapers has revealed new proof of a sea monster or river m...
Sunday, January 5, 2014

Civil War burning of Darien was branded a war crime by both armies

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Ruins at Darien, Georgia On June 11, 1863, Union forces led by Col. James Montgomery burned the historic town of Darien, Georgia, to the...

Georgia State Parks Offers RV Deals for Snowbirds Flocking to and through Georgia

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Stephen C. Foster State Park The following is from Georgia State Parks. They have some great rates available at some great state parks ...
Friday, January 3, 2014

War of 1812 on the Georgia Coast

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Fort Frederica on St. Simons Island I've added two new pages to my site ExploreSouthernHistory.com that focus on War of 1812 action...
Sunday, November 10, 2013

Night at the Museum at Andersonville on Nov. 16

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Andersonville National Historic Site An outstanding event is set for Andersonville National Historic Site and the National Prisoner of W...
Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Georgia Ghost Stories for your Halloween reading fun!

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St. Simons Island Lighthouse Home to a Restless Ghost? Stories of ghosts, monsters and "things that go bump in the night" are ...
Saturday, October 12, 2013

Georgia names Top 15 Parks for Fall Color

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Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites have named their top 15 parks for fall color this year! You can see the full list on our sister b...
Monday, September 30, 2013

October events at Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites

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Here's the new list of events set for this October at Georgia's State Parks & Historic Sites: October 2013 Calendar for Geo...
Thursday, August 1, 2013

Surrender of Gen. George H. Stoneman at the Battle of Sunshine Church (149th Anniversary)

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Sunshine Church Battlefield - Round Oak, Georgia 149 years ago today on August 1, 1864, Maj. Gen. George H. Stoneman became the highest ...
Tuesday, July 30, 2013

149th anniversary of the Battle of Dunlap Hill - Macon, Georgia

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Dunlap House at Ocmulgee National Monument Today is the 149th anniversary of the day that "Stoneman's cavalry came to tear up t...
Thursday, July 11, 2013

New Georgia State Park set to open on Lake Lanier!

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The following is a press release on the opening of the brand new Don Carter State Park at Lake Lanier, Georgia!     Lake Lanier’s Don...
Monday, June 10, 2013

Georgia's State Parks need your help to win $100,000.

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Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park Georgia's State Parks are asking you to help them win a $100,000 grant for outdoor recreation. I r...
Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Revolutionary War History in Liberty County, Georgia

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 Fort Morris State Historic Site Liberty County, just south of Savannah, is one of the best places in the nation to explore the histo...
Sunday, April 21, 2013

75th Anniversary of FDR State Park highlights May events at Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites

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FDR State Park The 75th Anniversary of FDR State Park and a commemoration of the 175th anniversary of the Trail of Tears highlight e...