Archive of: History

Title Issue
Augusta's First Poet

Augusta's First Poet

Richard 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
A Perfect Union

A Perfect Union

Augusta and two of its leading citizens played an important role in the creation of the U.S. Constitution.

April 2013
Julia Lester Dillon: A  Most Remarkable Woman

Julia Lester Dillon: A Most Remarkable Woman

Julia 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
Westover Cemetery: An Oasis of Beauty and Serenity

Westover Cemetery: An Oasis of Beauty and Serenity

The 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
Lessons of the Past

Lessons of the Past

There is much to be learned from Augusta’s First TEE Center.

June-July 2012
The Divine Life of Charles Jacob Harris

The Divine Life of Charles Jacob Harris

Augusta-born pianist Charles Jacob Harris led a most remarkable and accomplished life, performing up to and beyond his 100th birthday.

February-March 2012
Not So Merry Christmas of 1861

Not So Merry Christmas of 1861

The first years of the Civil War found Augustans striving to maintain a semblance of normalcy during the holiday season.

November - December 2011
Augusta’s Governor

Augusta’s Governor

Governor Carl Sanders led the state into a new era of modernization, urbanization and economic prosperity

October 2011
The Amazing Story of Spec Towns

The Amazing Story of Spec Towns

One of the greatest U.S. athletes of all time grew up in the Garden City.

June-July 2011
What's in a Name?

What's in a Name?

Augusta's street and place names are a lasting tribute to the city's colonial history.

April 2011
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