The town of Butler, Georgia was established in 1854 and named after a distinguished soldier from the Mexican-American War. It's the county seat of Taylor County and the Taylor County Courthouse, pictured above, was built in 1935. It's now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Today, it has a population of around 2,000 people. Annual events include their … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Butler, GA
Visiting Andersonville National Historic Site
The most visited tourist site in South Georgia is Andersonville National Historic Site, a former Civil War prison camp known as Camp Sumter. The complex includes the grounds of the camp as well as the National Prisoner of War Museum and Andersonville National Cemetery. What to See at Andersonville National Historic Site Start at the visitor's center, which has a … [Read more...] about Visiting Andersonville National Historic Site
Small Town Saturday: Barnesville, GA
Barnesville, Georgia was founded in 1826 and was the site of a major Civil War hospital. It was a major hub for the buggy-making industry. The town has a population of less than 7,000 people. Every year, they hold their BBQ & Blues Festival, Summer in the Sticks Country Music Concert, and the Buggy Days Festival. Downtown is centered around City Hall and the old train … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Barnesville, GA
Film Friday: The Beguiled
A wounded Union soldier is found near a girls school in Virginia during the Civil War. The young girls take him in to care for him, but he soon causes problems for all the ladies of the house. The Sofia Coppola film, which is a remake of Clint Eastwood's 1971 Western, stars Kirsten Dunst, Nicole Kidman, Elle Fanning, and Colin Farrell. Filmed In: Louisiana If You Like: … [Read more...] about Film Friday: The Beguiled
Southern Stays: The Windsor Hotel
The small Georgia town of Americus, Georgia, may not have many accommodation options, but the ones they have are truly unique. The Windsor Hotel was built in 1890 by a Swedish architect. Named for a local businessman, it opened to guests in 1892 to a grand ball. The architecture features Victorian and Moorish influences, including the notable tower on one side. It was one of … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Windsor Hotel