Many American presidents have selected a place that becomes important to them outside of Washington DC, where they can relax and feel like an everyday citizen. For Franklin Delano Roosevelt, it was Warm Springs, Georgia, but for Harry Truman, it was Key West, Florida. Credit: Roger Wallstadt It was built in 1890 as housing for naval officers. Thomas Edison stayed … [Read more...] about Visiting the Truman Little White House
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The South’s Spookiest Cemeteries
Since the South is an area steeped with history, it makes sense that there would be plenty of spooky stories. In honor of Halloween, we're sharing our picks for the South's spookiest cemeteries. You can explore these cities of the dead and find the graves of the city's notable residents and could even spot a ghost. Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta, Georgia As one of … [Read more...] about The South’s Spookiest Cemeteries
Visiting Georgia’s Historic Capitals
The state of Georgia was developed as a British debtor's colony in 1732 and named in honor of King George II. When the state declared independence from the motherland and as the population spread from coastal settlements to throughout the territory, there was a need for centralized government. Over the state's history, there have been five major capitals, with a few temporary … [Read more...] about Visiting Georgia’s Historic Capitals
Touring Georgia’s Antebellum Trail
Georgia's Antebellum Trail is one of the oldest parts of the state and has some of the most historically preserved buildings in the South. Travelers can start in Athens, home to the University of Georgia, and end in music mecca Macon or travel in the opposite direction. Athens Athens is home to the University of Georgia and was the stomping grounds for music … [Read more...] about Touring Georgia’s Antebellum Trail
Visiting the Charleston Museum
The Charleston Museum is known as "America's First Museum," having been founded in 1773. Charleston, South Carolina, was still a British colony, so the collection was mostly pieces from Europe. It was inspired by the famous British Museum, founded 20 years prior, which explains the replicas of sarcophagi and Egyptian artifacts. The museum was housed on the College of … [Read more...] about Visiting the Charleston Museum
