World of Coca-Cola – Atlanta, GA
When I first moved to Atlanta, I always took friends who visited me to see the World of Coca-Cola Museum. Located at Underground Atlanta, tickets cost only $2.50. In 2007,…
National Infantry Museum – Columbus, GA
During the pandemic, we researched places to visit close to us. One museum that we put on our list was the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center in Columbus, Georgia.…
Jimmy Carter Presidential Museum – Atlanta, GA
“I’m Jimmy Carter and I’m running for president,” was a slogan featured during the 1976 presidential campaign. Most people responded with “Jimmy who?” Despite not having a nationally-known name, the Georgia native gained popularity with voters and became the 39th President of the United States.
Although I’d seen it many years ago, I figured I should take my Georgia-raised children to visit the Carter Presidential Museum at least once. After all, he’s the only US President from our state. However, the pandemic changed all of that as presidential libraries and museums remained shuttered longer than most other attractions. Recently, the opportunity arose to visit with Thing 1.
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Andersonville National Historic Site – Andersonville, GA
It’s snowing outside today – rare for Georgia. Nevertheless, as I’m inside enjoying the roaring fire and sipping hot tea, I’m thankful for a shelter from the elements today. Imagine living outside in rain, sun, snow, and sleet – and not just for a few minutes, but days and months? That’s exactly what Union prisoners at Andersonville experienced during the Civil War.
A few months ago, Thing 1 and I went to Andersonville National Historic Site about 120 miles south of Atlanta. Run by the National Park Service, the entire site is free of charge and consists of three sections – the military prison, the cemetery, and the POW museum.
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