Tag Archives: Georgia

Ribault Club and Kingsley Plantation

January 29, 2022 Before the Ribault Club on Fort George Island became a rich man’s paradise, the Kingsley Plantation was a slave’s hell. The two sites may only be a few miles apart, but were worlds apart in what life … Continue reading

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Allatoona Pass Battlefield State Park, Georgia

December 20, 2021 Union Commander: Brig. Gen John M. Corse Troops: 2,000 Casualties: 706 (35%) Confederate Commander: Gen Samuel French Troops: 3,200 Casualties: 897 (28%) The Battle of Allatoona Pass was fought on October 5, 1864. While the battle was … Continue reading

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Chattahoochee River NRA and Old Mill Park

December 16, 2021 Chattahoochee River NRA The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area protects most of a 48-mile stretch of this historic river. We spent the morning wandering the Island Ford Visitor Center and taking a nice stroll along this scenic … Continue reading

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Kennesaw Mountain NBP

December 14, 2021 I really liked this visitor center’s museum and gift shop/bookstore. Unfortunately, the theater was closed so, no film. I drooled over and could have spent a lot of money on books but…I already owned about half of … Continue reading

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