Archive of: History
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Augusta's First PoetRichard Henry Wilde was a man of letters, a distinguished statesman and an eminent member of the bar, but through the lens of history he may be best known for his poetry. |
June-July 2013 |
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A Perfect UnionAugusta and two of its leading citizens played an important role in the creation of the U.S. Constitution. |
April 2013 |
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Julia Lester Dillon: A Most Remarkable WomanJulia Lester Dillon’s love of nature and her unflagging commitment to community service inspired a life devoted to art, landscape design and the environment. |
February-March 2013 |
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Westover Cemetery: An Oasis of Beauty and SerenityThe project of some of the most prominent Augustans of the times, Westover today remains “a beautiful resting place for the beloved dead and beautiful living place for the sorrowing living.” |
October 2012 |
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Lessons of the PastThere is much to be learned from Augusta’s First TEE Center. |
June-July 2012 |
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The Divine Life of Charles Jacob HarrisAugusta-born pianist Charles Jacob Harris led a most remarkable and accomplished life, performing up to and beyond his 100th birthday. |
February-March 2012 |
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Not So Merry Christmas of 1861The first years of the Civil War found Augustans striving to maintain a semblance of normalcy during the holiday season. |
November - December 2011 |
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Augusta’s GovernorGovernor Carl Sanders led the state into a new era of modernization, urbanization and economic prosperity |
October 2011 |
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The Amazing Story of Spec TownsOne of the greatest U.S. athletes of all time grew up in the Garden City. |
June-July 2011 |
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What's in a Name?Augusta's street and place names are a lasting tribute to the city's colonial history. |
April 2011 |










