I love learning about history, and feel like I'm so lucky to be in a state that has such a rich past. There are so many great museums in Georgia, whether you're looking for the broad or the hyper-specific. One of my favorite ways to take in history is to visit a historic house museum. We have many grand old homes in Georgia, and lots of them have been restored and are now open to the public as house museums. It's so fascinating to walk through a place where people lived hundreds of years ago and see what life was like for them. The antique furniture, the old decor, and just the general feeling of being in these spots feels magical, like you stepped into a time capsule somehow. One of the best house museums in Augusta, GA is the lovely Meadow Garden. Check it out:
Augusta is an underrated destination for travelers. If you're interested in history, you'll find plenty here, with the historic Riverwalk, Boyhood Home of Woodrow Wilson, and the lovely Meadow Garden.
Meadow Garden was the home of George Walton, one of the three signers of the Declaration of Independence who was from Georgia.
Walton also served as governor of Georgia and a U.S. Senator.
Guided tours of Meadow Garden are about 45 minutes to an hour in length, and they're quite informative.
You'll learn about Walton himself, plus the history of the home and the Augusta area.
The oldest parts of Meadow Garden were constructed in 1791, though some rooms were added at a later date.
The museum's also not far from the historic Augusta Canal Trail, so stroll along the waterway if you'd like to experience even more of the area's beauty.
For more information about this historic house museum in Augusta, GA, check out the Meadow Garden website.
If you'd like the perfect historic place to stay in Augusta, look no further than the lovely Olde Town Inn!
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