Founded in 1985 by publishing magnate William S. Morris III in memory of parents, the Morris Museum of Art in Augusta, Georgia opened in September 1992. It was the first museum in the country devoted to art and artists of the American South. What to See at the Morris Museum of Art It features over 5,000 works in the permanent collection including … [Read more...] about Visiting the Morris Museum of Art
Augusta
Weekend Guide to Augusta, Georgia
The city set on the Savannah River is known mainly for being the hometown of James Brown and ground zero for the Masters golf tournament every spring, but there's much more to Augusta than meets the eye. Established in 1735, it's one of Georgia's older cities and was even the capital for a time. Today it has a thriving medical community, home to one of the state's top … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Augusta, Georgia
Southern Stays: The Partridge Inn
The Partridge Inn is one of Augusta's best and oldest hotels, which has a classic inn setup while including updates with modern amenities. Known as the "Grand Hotel of the Classic South," it's recently become a part of the Hilton Curio collection so Hilton Honors members can get points for their stay. Located next to Augusta State University, the hotel is atop a hill … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Partridge Inn
Visiting the Augusta Museum of History
Not every history museum is boring. In fact, the Augusta Museum of History in Augusta, Georgia has one of the largest collections in the Central Savannah River Area. It was founded in 1937 by some forward-thinking locals and has since curated an exhibit of the community's history. And there is so much more on display that visitors never get to see, brought in by people every … [Read more...] about Visiting the Augusta Museum of History