Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville, Georgia is the only museum of its kind in the region. Opened in 2003, it boasts over 120,000 square feet of Western art and artifacts. This includes illustrations, Western movie posters, Civil War-era art, authentic stagecoaches, and even Presidential portraits. Well-known artists like Andy Warhol and Albert Bierstadt are featured. … [Read more...] about Visiting the Booth Western Art Museum
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Visiting Roosevelt’s Little White House
President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, America's longest-serving president, was afflicted with polio, which brought him to the state of Georgia. Warm Springs' namesake waters were a retreat for him, so he established the Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation and his home, called the Little White House. He visited nearly every year and it was his time in the … [Read more...] about Visiting Roosevelt’s Little White House
Visiting the Morris Museum of Art
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
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