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What to do and see in Augusta, Georgia (GA): The Best Historic Sites
Augusta–Richmond County US: /əˈɡʌstə/ is a consolidated city-county on the central eastern border of the U.S. state of Georgia, and located on the Savannah River, at the head of its navigable portion. It is in the Piedmont section of the state. The Augusta metro area is situated in both Georgia and South Carolina, which is divided by the Savannah River. Augusta's warm climate made it a major resort town of the Eastern United States in the early and mid-20th century.
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1. Sacred Heart Cultural Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 161 reviews
Reviewed By _KMcCarley2 - Augusta, United States
A gem in the heart of Augusta touring sacred heart was beyond my imagination. The beauty of the flowers are among some of the best I've ever seen. We did the audio tour with headphones helping me to connect with some of the amazing aspects of this beautiful building. I can see why every girls dream is to get married there it would be almost like a magical wedding. The history behind the whole museum makes it even better!! Staff is also an amazing added bonus
2. The Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson
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4.5 based on 82 reviews
The Woodrow Wilson Boyhood Home, a National Historic Landmark, is located at 419 7th St. within the boundaries of the Augusta Downtown Historic District. The Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson serves as a house museum depicting the life of the 28th President as a boy growing up in Georgia during the Civil War and Reconstruction. As the oldest Presidential residence in the state, it serves as an educational facility and a historic attraction for the City of Augusta, the State of Georgia and the Nation. It is owned and operated by Historic Augusta, Inc.
Reviewed By _KMcCarley2 - Augusta, United States
Toured the Boyhood home of Woodrow Wilson and while I thought I would just see a few fun facts about him I also learned about Augusta and how life would have been if we would lived in that era. Very educational your. Walking into this museum is like taking a leap back into time, which I loved. Highly recommended.
3. St. Paul's Episcopal Church
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By angeliquerenee333 - Grovetown, United States
St Paul's Episcopal Church is a local historic landmark. This church has roots going back to the Colonial days. It was first established in 1749. It was the first church in Augusta, GA. It planted multiple other churches in it's long history. It is located right near the Augusta History Museum and connects directly to the Riverwalk. It is a simply beautiful church. I recently visited it for their Centennial Celebration, Rededication, & time capsule burial. Walking the grounds you are treated to quite a bit of history. You will see plaques and historical markers which indicate that George Washington visited, the 5 Great Indian Nations met here with the US government, parts of both Fort Cornwalis and Fort Augusta were located on the grounds at one time, and other such things. One of our former Secretaries of State and a famous Mason - John S. Davidson, had his funeral here. The Church is steeped in history. It has been kept up wonderfully. Tours: Monday through Thursday there are self guided tours from 8am - 3pm. Fridays the same are from 8am - 12pm. You can always also step in for a bit of self reflection or prayer during those times. Church services on Sunday are as follows: Sunday Schedule: Service (no music) - 8:00am Breakfast - 8:45am Christian Formation - 9:30am Coffee & Conversation - 10:30am Service (with Choir) - 11:00am Lemonade on the Lawn - after the 11:00am service Celtic Evening Prayer & Communion Service - 5:30pm I have seen many historic churches, but this is one of the most beautiful I have ever seen. The stain glass windows, beautiful architectural details, pipe organ, and much more, really were impressive. The choir and musicians sounded wonderful. The congregants and clergy were friendly, & welcoming. The building is handicapped accessible. There is parking beside and near the church. The Church has an elevator. There is a nursery for little ones during services. My husband and I met and interacted with several of the clergy & congregants during our visit. They were all friendly & welcoming. The choir & musicians were wonderful. We stayed for the church reception afterwards. The food was wonderful. This is really a lovely church. There were several Bible readings and a short relevant sermon during the service. Open communion is their practice, meaning all in the Christian faith are welcome to partake. Having never visited an Episcopalian church, I wondered what I would find. I can see after attendance there why there are members going back even to 10 generations. It was a wonderful visit. I would also say with the beauty of this historic church, it's a historical must see. Follow the link to their website to see more information. They have a schedule of events there and also links to viewing their services online. I am not a member of this church but I thought I would add my review to help someone looking for a local church or looking for local historical landmarks worth visiting.
4. Ezekiel Harris House
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4.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By 545MaryS545
Experience history in this Revolutionary War Era home which is operated through the Augusta Museum of History. The home is open for visitors on Saturdays only.
5. Confederate Monument - Augusta
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3.0 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By waynet710 - Southport, United States
Being from the North, I really appreciate the history of these statues and the importance of them for southern history.
