The state of Georgia seems to have endless places to learn about the its history. So much of what visitors can see involves spending some time outdoors. This is a wonderful and adventurous place to spend time in the park and wilderness areas. Near every city or town there is somewhere of significance to the development of this country. Many of the buildings that are now museums are old homes of famous people who had considerable influence during there time on earth.
The A.H. Stephens Historic Park is the home of Stephens a key officer who fought in the American Civil War. This is a nice destination museum and park. There is a great collection of Civil War artifacts displayed inside the old home. The surrounding area is thick with forests and lakes. In fact there are two lakes to fish or boat in and many places to walk and picnic. Treat your kids with a Horseback ride. Other sites to see while you are in the area are Robert Toombs House, Mistletoe State Park, Georgia’s Treasures Along I-20, and the Hard Labor Creek State park and Golf Course.
If you travel further north up the state you can stop in at the Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site. This area was considered the first gold rush of America. Many prospectors moved into this Cherokee Nation to make their claim and the stories they left behind are inside this old courthouse. Visit and see the kinds of coins and nugget that were available back then. There are also some mining tools such as cannons to see.
If you head to the coast edge down south in the state you can visit Fort Morris Historic Site. Along with the Fort King George State Historic Site and the Fort McAllister State Historic Park. All the forts along the coast of Georgia sure had their men busy fighting off the British for a number of years. Some of the other sites in the area have more to do with the settlement of the town. The Wormsloe Historic Site is beautiful estate of Noble Jones who was a physician and carpenter who came with the first settlers from England. He played many roles to the settlers and Indians as well as the military. His plantation grew rice.
There is so much to see in Georgia’s beautiful greenery. So book a few hotels Georgia has throughout the state and enjoy the rich environment that awaits you.
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