Spirits will bring Augusta history to life Oct. 24-25
Walk with the Spirits will be Oct. 24-25 at Westover Memorial Park.
New film highlights Augusta’s spooky side
“UNKNOWN GEORGIA: UFOs, Hatman, & Ghosts from Macon to Augusta” dropped to YouTube on Oct. 3.
Sankofa Museum traveling exhibit coming to Aiken
As part of its Fourth Annual Unity Weekend Oct. 16-18, Umoja Village, in conjunction with the City of Aiken Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department will bring the nationally recognized traveling exhibit, The Sankofa Museum: America’s Story Through the Eyes of Its People, to the Center For African American History, Art, and Culture
Restored WWII-era aircraft Augusta visit postponed
Three restored WWII-era aircraft will arrive at Augusta Regional Airport on Sept. 26 to provide a day of rides, offering aviation fans an experience of a lifetime.
Two Augusta leaders selected for national ‘Our American Story’ documentary project
Corey Rogers, executive director of the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History, and Ransom Schwerzler, director of Meadow Garden, have been selected to participate in “Our American Story,” a nationwide oral history initiative marking the United States’ 250th anniversary.
History comes alive through the Night at the Museum program Aug. 13
Meet notable Augustans at the Night at the Museum program on Aug. 13.
Wreath laying ceremony first of several events to commemorate Hamburg Massacre
Events mark the 150th anniversary of the Hamburg Massacre.
In pictures: Meadow Garden July 4, 2026
Scenes from Meadow Garden’s celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.
Meadow Garden provides a direct link to America’s 250th
Meadow Garden is the home of George Walton, who at 26, signed the Declaration of Independence.
Markers tell stories of city’s rich African American history
On April 14, members of the Augusta African American Historical Society unveiled its 28th marker which was placed in honor of William Wilborn (1877-1966) and rededicated one for the Rev. N.T. Young (1910-2001), which had been damaged in an accident.
In pictures: 2026 CSRA League of Women Voters’ EqualiTea
Highlights from the CSRA League of Women Voters EqualiTea on March 21, 2026.
In pictures: Under the Crown
Scenes from Under the Crown at the Living History Park in North Augusta March 21.
Two historical markers to be unveiled in North Augusta March 6
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
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.
