History

Two historical markers to be unveiled in North Augusta March 6

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Mar 2026 · 0

Two markers will be unveiled at 2 p.m. March 6 at the Public Safety building in North Augusta.

Georgia could get new official state flower

By Nick Lovett · 20 Feb 2026 · 0

A proposal at the Georgia Capitol would replace Georgia’s official state flower, the Cherokee rose (Rosa laevigata), with the sweetbay magnolia (Magnolia virginiana) and permanently designate April as Georgia Native Plant Month.

Jimmie Dyess Symposium will be Jan 8

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on Jimmie Dyess Symposium will be Jan 8

The 16th annual Jimmie Dyess Symposium will be at 5 p.m.  Jan. 8 at the Augusta Museum of History.

A look back at 2025

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 Dec 2025 · Comments Off on A look back at 2025

As 2025 comes to a close, here’s a look back at the year’s top-viewed stories.

Candlelight tours highlight historic homes at Christmas

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 Nov 2025 · Comments Off on Candlelight tours highlight historic homes at Christmas

Take a trip back in time Dec. 5-6 to see how the holidays might have been celebrated at two area historic homes— Meadow Garden and the Boyhood Home of Woodrow Wilson.

In pictures: Christmas in the Backcountry Nov. 29

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 29 Nov 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Christmas in the Backcountry Nov. 29

Colonial re-enactors brought history to life at Christmas in the Backcountry Nov. 29, 2025 at the Living History Park.

In pictures: Colonial Times – A Day to Remember

By Mike Adams · 19 Oct 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Colonial Times – A Day to Remember

The annual Colonial Times: A Day to Remember was Oct. 18-19 at North Augusta’s Living History Park.

Historic Columbia County home faces wrecking ball

By Barry Paschal · 17 Oct 2025 · 5

Once known as Cedar Grove, a two-story Italianate-style home, now called Stuart Hall, faces demolition.

Augusta’s past comes to life at Night at Museum event

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Augusta’s past comes to life at Night at Museum event

A president, a female golfer, a war hero turned pro baseball player and a groundbreaking psychiatrist/New York Times’ bestselling author. They are all part of the fabric of Augusta’s history and are among the people visitors will meet after hours Aug. 14 at the 12th Annual Night at the Museum.

Edgefield American Revolution monument dedicated Aug. 2

By Staff Report · 02 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Edgefield American Revolution monument dedicated Aug. 2

A new monument for the American Revolution was dedicated Saturday at the Edgefield Courthouse Square in Edgefield.

Downtown Loft + Living Tour returns July 18-19 with new look

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 07 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Downtown Loft + Living Tour returns July 18-19 with new look

Historic Augusta’s Downtown Loft + Living Tour will be July 18-19.

In pictures: Independence Day 2025 at signer’s historic home

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Independence Day 2025 at signer’s historic home

Meadow Garden, the home of George Walton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence hosted a July 4 celebration.

American Revolution monument to be dedicated in Edgefield Aug. 2

By Staff Report · 02 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on American Revolution monument to be dedicated in Edgefield Aug. 2

A dedication ceremony for Edgefield’s new monument for the American Revolution will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at the Edgefield Court House Square.

History, fireworks planned for Independence Day weekend 2025

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 02 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on History, fireworks planned for Independence Day weekend 2025

Here are a few of the events marking Independence Day 2025.