History

Candlelight tours highlight historic homes at Christmas

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 Nov 2025 · 0

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 · 0

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.

In pictures: Happy birthday, Augusta!

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 14 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Happy birthday, Augusta!

June 14 is the city of Augusta’s birthday. Celebrate with a look at some historic postcards as well as some historic sites.

St. John UMC and Historic Augusta receive historic preservation grants

By Staff Report · 28 May 2025 · Comments Off on St. John UMC and Historic Augusta receive historic preservation grants

Two historic downtown Augusta properties damaged by Hurricane Helene received grants from the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation.

Beyond George Walton: Historian seeks information on the enslaved at Meadow Garden

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 May 2025 · Comments Off on Beyond George Walton: Historian seeks information on the enslaved at Meadow Garden

Ransom Schwerzler has been delving into the history of not just George Walton, but on the enslaved who kept Meadow Garden operating.

Historical marker dedicated to Morehouse College co-founder

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 09 May 2025 · Comments Off on Historical marker dedicated to Morehouse College co-founder

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