History

Historical marker dedicated to Morehouse College co-founder

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 09 May 2025 · 0

A historical marker Rev. William Jefferson White was unveiled May 8.

Augustans celebrate historic preservation efforts at Cotton Ball

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 02 May 2025 · 0

Historic Augusta held its annual Cotton Ball May 1.

Augusta area projects receive 2025 state historic preservation awards

By Staff Report · 28 Apr 2025 · 0

Four Augusta area projects were among the 23 that the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation recognized for the best of preservation in Georgia during its 48th annual Preservation Awards ceremony in Brunswick, Ga.

Monument dedicated to Augusta’s Black Caddies

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Apr 2025 · 2

Painted by Baruti Tucker, a new sculpture pays tribute to the men on the bag.

In pictures: The bicentennial observance of Lafayette’s Augusta visit

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: The bicentennial observance of Lafayette’s Augusta visit

Scenes from some of Sunday’s events to commemorate the bicentennial of Lafayette’s visit to Augusta.

Events to commemorate Lafayette’s 1825 visit

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on Events to commemorate Lafayette’s 1825 visit

Events on March 23-24 will commemorate the bicentennial of the Marquis de Lafayette’s friendship tour.

Historic west Augusta house finds new address

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 16 Mar 2025 · 4

Family members saved the Skinner-Warren-West-Gardner House at 3202 Washington Road from the wrecking ball by moving it to West Road earlier this month.

Ribbon cutting held for new mural

By Staff Report · 07 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on Ribbon cutting held for new mural

A ribbon cutting for Augusta’s newest mural was Friday, March 7.

Christmas with a twist scheduled at historic home

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Christmas with a twist scheduled at historic home

See Meadow Garden during a candlelight holiday tour Dec. 6-7.

Historian uses creative ways to tell Augusta’s stories

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Historian uses creative ways to tell Augusta’s stories

Historian Corey Rogers is the director of the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History.

Symposium at AU highlights 19th century press, Civil War and free expression Nov. 7-9

By Special To Augusta Good News · 06 Nov 2024 · 2

A journalism history symposium will be at Augusta University Nov. 7-9.

‘Votes and Petticoats’ highlights the history of the women’s voting movement

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Aug 2024 · Comments Off on ‘Votes and Petticoats’ highlights the history of the women’s voting movement

Votes and Petticoats will commemorate the 104th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment.

History comes to life during museum fundraiser

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on History comes to life during museum fundraiser

A Night at the Museum will raise money for the Augusta Museum of History.

Ribbon cutting scheduled at Augusta Jewish Museum July 21

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 20 Jul 2024 · 1

A ribbon cutting ceremony will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Augusta Jewish Museum.