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
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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
Visiting the South Carolina Aquarium
There are dozens of tourist attractions in Charleston, South Carolina, but it also makes sense that its location on the ocean would make it an appropriate home for the South Carolina Aquarium. The Association of Zoos and Aquariums-certified attraction puts an emphasis on education and is a popular stop for field trips. What to See at the South Carolina Aquarium Start … [Read more...] about Visiting the South Carolina Aquarium
Visiting the Walmart Museum
The town of Bentonville, Arkansas is known for a few things, but the most common is that it's the world headquarters for the Wal-Mart Corporation. But what visitors might not know is that what is now a globally traded company started as a humble five and dime on the town square. Sam Walton and his family opened their first store as a Ben Franklin chain store nearby and when … [Read more...] about Visiting the Walmart Museum
Visiting the Elvis Presley Birthplace and Museum
A significant stop for any fans of Elvis Presley is his birthplace and museum in Tupelo, Mississippi, where he lived until he was 13 when the family moved to Memphis, Tennessee. The complex includes his actual birth home, a museum dedicated to his impact on Tupelo and the world, and a restored historic church that was moved from a few blocks away. The birthplace and museum … [Read more...] about Visiting the Elvis Presley Birthplace and Museum