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Thank you so much to our most recent sponsors for

Thank you so much to our most recent sponsors for our upcoming 2020 Fall Events: Ann Boardman, Liz and Bill Hopkins, Mr. and Mrs. W.L.M. Knox, Jr., Jackie Blanchard, Catherine Robertson, Jane Henderson Barrett, Christine Miller Betts, Marian and Bill Clark, @Delta Engineering Group LLC, Wynn Capital, @Trotter Jones LLP, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Perry, Thompson Family Holdings, Pollock Company, Clay Boardman, Auben Realty, and Peach Contractors. If you would like to support Historic Augusta by becoming a sponsor, please send us your information so we can be sure to feature you. August 7th is our deadline. We’d love to hear from you.!

New Instagram Story! #throwbackthursday

New Instagram Story! #throwbackthursday

Wilson was not the only president who resided in A

Wilson was not the only president who resided in Augusta. Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower spent a great deal of time in Augusta after he joined the Augusta National Golf Club in 1948 following his time as Supreme Allied Commander in Europe during the Second World War. During the war, he led the Allied Forces on D-Day, June 6, 1944, the day of the Normandy landings which initiated the Western Allied effort to liberate western Europe from Nazi Germany. The Eisenhower Cabin, designed by the architect Lowrey Stub, was built for them in 1953 when he became president. They often attended services at Reid Memorial Church on Walton Way. While doing some research at the office recently, one of our tour guides discovered a letter from 1972 thanking Mrs. Eisenhower for her membership with Historic Augusta. This was only seven years after Historic Augusta, Inc. began its work to preserve historically or architecturally significant structures and sites in Augusta & Richmond County, Georgia. Fifty-five years later, we are still working diligently to ensure our mission. If you are not yet a member and would like to participate in helping preserve and rehabilitate historic buildings in the Augusta area, please join today. If you are already a member, thank you. We appreciate your support! #historicaugusta #loveaugusta #presidentialhistory #thisplacematters #historicaugusta#preserving hope

Please respond to the poll in our instastory — a

Please respond to the poll in our instastory — are you planning to join us October 2nd and 3rd for the annual Downtown Loft Tour? #loveaugusta #historicpreservation #downtownlofttour2020 #thisplacematters #supportdowntownaugusta

We are excited to be able to share dates for three

We are excited to be able to share dates for three upcoming events! **Friday October 2 & Friday October 3rd, the Annual Downtown Loft Tour will be held **Thursday October 15th, Perfectly Aged Historic Augusta’s Benefit Auction **Saturday October 24 & Sunday October 25, Walk with the Spirits returns to Summerville Cemetery and will also include the historic Fitten Street Cemetery. ________________________________________ The committees are still working on final details, so you will be hearing more about these three events in the coming weeks. Please know that we have the health and safety of our supporters in mind while we plan the events so the format will be different from past years. We thank you for your understanding while we work hard to bring these events to you and your ongoing support of Historic Augusta! #downtownlofttour2020 #perfectlyagedbenefitauction2020 #walkwiththespirits2020 #loveaugusta #historicpreservation #thisplacematters

Thank you to our Annual Partners in Preservation @

Thank you to our Annual Partners in Preservation @gate5selfstorage @cadencebank @taxslayerllc , Merry Land Properties, @rexgroupaugusta , and @2kmarchitects ! Sponsorship opportunities are now available for our Fall 2020 events. You may visit our website to learn more about how you or your business can support Historic Augusta. Everyone has been impacted in many ways by the ongoing pandemic, and our organization is no different. We are pleased to announce that three of our annual events have been rescheduled for October. • The Downtown Loft Tour Friday October 2nd and Saturday October 3rd, will feature the architecture, furnishings, and history of some of the most notable buildings in the Augusta Downtown Historic District. • Perfectly Aged Benefit Auction Thursday October 15th • Walk with the Spirits Saturday October 24 and Sunday October 25, returning to Summerville Cemetery and also including the Fitten Street Cemetery These events have not only been a vibrant social gathering but an educational opportunity to learn more about the purpose of the organization. They represent a large source of the organization’s annual income that makes it possible for Historic Augusta to continue to advocate for the rehabilitation and reuse of our historic resources. Your sponsorship contributes directly to sustaining the organization’s response capacity. The Henry Cohen House, 920 Greene Street, is one of our success stories; a historic building neglected and condemned for occupancy, we identified a preservation minded buyer through our revolving fund and the house was rehabilitated as income producing apartments, placing it back in service. We will continue to provide updates throughout the summer regarding these events, as we know situations evolve daily. #thisplacematters #loveaugusta #historicpreservation #sponsorshipopportunity #sponsorshipsavailable #sponsorshipneeded

All of us at Historic Augusta would like to thank

All of us at Historic Augusta would like to thank the medical community who have been working so diligently to help those stricken by COVID-19. The two Robyns are standing in front of the Old Medical College at 598 Telfair Street, built in 1835. Robyn Anderson has been the Preservation Services Director for twelve years. Robyn Macey became the Programs and Marketing Director just three months ago. It’s amazing that they both spell their name with a “Y.” This Greek Revival building is thought to be the first designed in Georgia by Charles B. Cluskey who was born in Ireland and trained in New York. It took two years to build and cost $14,567. The Chronicle stated that it was “one of the most brilliant ornaments of the State.” No longer a medical college, the building is now used for events and concerts. The Harry Jacobs Chamber Music Society had many a concert there back in the 90s when the group was formed. The property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1996. #historicaugusta #historicpreservation #thisplacematters #preservinghope @thegeorgiatrust #loveaugusta #thankyou #medical #community #medicalcollegeofgeorgia

We are excited to welcome Grant Stokes as our summ

We are excited to welcome Grant Stokes as our summer intern. A native of Augusta and alum of Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School, Grant is working towards his degree in architecture from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. His project is to upload our self-guided downtown walking tours currently available on our website www.historicaugsuta.org to an additional online database, Clio, that we learned about through an online webinar. From their website: "Clio is a mobile app and website that connects thousands of people to historic and cultural sites around the United States. Created by Dr. David Trowbridge of Marshall University, Clio is driven by a nationwide network of contributors from communities and institutions—including classes at universities and colleges—who know their history and want to share it with the world. As of December 2019, Clio includes articles for over 30,000 landmarks and 600 complete walking tours." We look forward to sharing his progress throughout the summer! #summerinternship #historicpreservation #walkingtours #thisplacematters #loveaugusta

Historic Augusta, Inc. is pleased to announce the

Historic Augusta, Inc. is pleased to announce the reopening of the Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson, 419 7th Street, Augusta, Georgia, beginning Friday June 26th, 2020. This National Historic Landmark has been closed since March as a result of the ongoing health pandemic. Guided tours will be offered by appointment only on Fridays between the hours of 10:00am and 4:00pm. Tours will begin on the hour with the last tour beginning at 4:00pm. For the health and safety of our staff and guests and to be in compliance with current local, state, and national public health policies, the following procedures must be followed. 1. Guests must make a reservation for a guided tour for a selected date at a selected time. Reservations can be made by calling Historic Augusta as (706) 722-9828. We may not be able to accommodate walk-up patrons; walk up patrons must call (706) 722-9828 to make a reservation for the next available tour. 2. Guests must pre-pay for their tour to secure the reservation at the time of scheduling. Only credit cards will be accepted as a form of payment. 3. Each guided tour is limited to 6 total guests in their party. These guests should have a known relationship to one another, either family or friends. 4. Guests must bring their own facial covering (mask or scarf) and the facial covering must be worn for the duration of the tour. 5. Guests will call (706) 722-9828 upon arrival to alert the tour guide. All tours will begin in front of the Boyhood Home of President Wilson located at 419 7th Street. Parking is provided for guests in the adjacent lot at Historic Augusta. 6. Guests are not permitted to touch any surface in the museum other than the staircase railing for safety. Hand sanitizer will be provided to guests while in the house. We appreciate your support of Historic Augusta and the Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson. We thank you for your willingness to abide by our new policies to ensure the museum is operated safely and enjoyed by all who visit. #loveaugusta #historicaugusta #historicpreservation #thisplacematters

Nominations are now open for the 2020 Preservation

Nominations are now open for the 2020 Preservation Awards thru August 21st. This is your opportunity to help Historic Augusta recognize property owners who have invested in our historic structures! Preservation Awards are announced at the organization’s annual meeting, typically held in November. The criteria is listed in the image above, do not hesitate to contact us with questions you may have or to nominate a project. #thisplacematters #historicpreservation #loveaugusta #historicaugusta #preservationawards #recognition #hardwork

This past Wednesday after the press conference ann

This past Wednesday after the press conference announcing the beginning of rehabilitation for the former Court of Ordinary, representatives of Historic Augusta, the Augusta Jewish Museum, and the city of Augusta took a moment to participate in the new #PreservingHope campaign recently launched by the @thegeorgiatrust . This preservation project including the future restoration of the former Congregation Children of Israel Synagogue is creating jobs during this challenging time and supporting our local economy! The Georgia Trust’s goal is to highlight different sites that have played a critical role in telling the story of how Americans - past and present - have responded to critical situations. #PreservingHope will raise awareness of historic buildings and sites that have been places of relief efforts, essential services, and refuge during times of war, pandemics, civil unrest, natural disasters, and other uncertain times in our country’s history. You can download a sign (like we did here) to snap a photo and post to social media using the hashtag #PreservingHope. And tag the @thegeorgiatrust ! Visit their pages to learn more and participate! #loveaugusta #historicpreservation #thisplacematters #historicaugusta

The C.T. Walker House, built in the 1890s, at 1011

The C.T. Walker House, built in the 1890s, at 1011 Laney-Walker Boulevard is an ongoing project of Historic Augusta utilizing our Revolving Fund Program. The project was made possible through several generous grants including the Knox Foundation, Watson-Brown Junior Board, the 1772 Foundation and The Johanna Favrot Grant through the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The exterior (roof, foundation, porch and siding) has been repaired to stabilize the structure. It is listed for sale by Geneice McCoy of Real McCoy Brokerage, (706) 267-6892. Rev. Charles T. Walker was born into slavery in 1858 near Hephzibah and became an orphan at an early age. He was a renowned minister across the globe and founded Tabernacle Baptist Church in Augusta. #thisplacematters #historicpreservation #historicaugusta #loveaugusta

The hard work has paid off! We hope you saw the f

The hard work has paid off! We hope you saw the front page of today’s @Augusta Chronicle.

The weather is so nice this morning! Hoping it sta

The weather is so nice this morning! Hoping it stays cool for the press conference this afternoon @ 3pm — Facebook Live !

The press conference announcing Phase 1 of the Aug

The press conference announcing Phase 1 of the Augusta Jewish Museum rehabilitation of the former Court of Ordinary will be live-streamed on our Facebook account at 3pm this afternoon (June 17th). Representatives of Historic Augusta, the Augusta Jewish Museum, and other key partners will share updates and the project schedule during this time. The video will be available post-press conference on our Facebook and Instagram accounts. We thank you for your ongoing support of this important preservation project and the formation of the Augusta Jewish Museum. #thisplacematters #historicpreservation #loveaugusta #augustajewishmuseum

Mark your calendars and watch our live stream on o

Mark your calendars and watch our live stream on our Facebook account 6-17-2020! We cannot be more pleased with the forward momentum we have for this signature project. Historic Augusta and the Augusta Jewish Museum Board will hold a joint press conference Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 3:00 P.M. at the Court of Ordinary on Telfair Street adjacent to the Augusta Municipal Building (535 Telfair Street). Plans will be unveiled to convert the former Court of Ordinary Building for use as the museum (Phase I) which will be followed in coming months by an expansion into a larger museum by adding the adjacent Temple, the oldest standing synagogue in Georgia (Phase II). The Augusta Jewish Museum Board, chaired by Jack Weinstein, has engaged Studio 3 Design Group with Ellen Neal Pruitt as architect for construction. Duckworth Development is the general contractor. The museum should be open by December 2020. During the spring of 2015, members of Historic Augusta, the late Jack Steinberg, and citizens from both the Jewish and non-Jewish communities rallied to save the Court of Ordinary and former Congregation Children of Israel Synagogue, or Temple, from demolition for a parking lot. Both buildings are architecturally, historically and culturally significant buildings. The Court of Ordinary was constructed by Richmond County in 1860 to house irreplaceable wills, deeds, marriage licenses, and other court records. Built as a “fire proof” building, it was designed in a time when many courthouse fires destroyed invaluable records throughout the nation. Constructed in 1869, the Temple structure was used as a synagogue for many years until being converted into offices in 1950. It is a fine example of the Greek Revival style in Georgia. On April 21, 2020, the Augusta Commission approved the plans for the construction of Phase 1 of the museum. For more information about the mission and projects of Historic Augusta, visit www.historicaugusta.org. For more information about the Augusta Jewish Museum, please visit their website at www.augustajewishmuseum.org. #thisplacematters #historicpreservation #augustajewishmuseum #studio3designgroup #loveaugusta

In 1885, Dr. Charles T. Walker and his followers l

In 1885, Dr. Charles T. Walker and his followers left Central Baptist Church to from Tabernacle Baptist Church. It was built in 1914-1915. Architect Lewis Ford Goodrich designed the Georgian style building. Throughout the era of Jim Crow segregation, Dr. Walker was a major leader in the black community and a liaison to the white community. In the 1960s leaders and participants in the civil rights movement met in the church and featured speakers such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Thurgood Marshall. Dr. Walker's powerful oratory won him a national reputation.

THIS PLACE MATTERS! 2 years ago, Trinity CME Chur

THIS PLACE MATTERS! 2 years ago, Trinity CME Church was slowly and carefully relocated across Taylor Street to save this historic church from demolition due to ground pollution under the building. Dedication, advocacy, determination, and partnerships are just some of the reasons that this monumental undertaking was a resounding success. “Mother Trinity”, as it is affectionately known, is considered the birthplace of the Christian Methodist Episcopal denomination. The stately brick structure, with its twin spires and multiple stain glass windows, had occupied the corner of 8th and Taylor Streets for more than 125 years. With the leadership and resources of the Augusta Canal Authority, Atlanta Gas Light Company, Augusta Historic Preservation Commission, and invaluable support from Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History, Trinity CME Church, the neighborhoods surrounding the site, and many other individuals from across the CSRA and state of Georgia, one of the most exciting preservation milestones was accomplished. The main rehabilitation work has not yet begun and an end use has not been determined, but the build is secure, stabilized, and ready for it's revitalization!

On this Memorial Day, Historic Augusta remembers t

On this Memorial Day, Historic Augusta remembers the extraordinary men and women for whom we are forever indebted. They shall not grow old, as we that are left, grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. Laurence Binyon (1869-1943) From "For the Fallen" Picture: Magnolia Cemetery, Augusta, GA

@looprecruiting and @milestone_construction_llc we

@looprecruiting and @milestone_construction_llc were presented with a 2019 Preservation Award for their hard work in rehabilitating the Bee Hive at 972 Broad Street. Abe Cohen was a Jewish immigrant to America and married Addie Polier in Aiken on May 31, 1896, at Lyceum Hall on Laurens Street. It was the first Jewish ceremony celebrated in Aiken. The Cohens ran a local store at 916 and later 972 Broad Street known as the Augusta Bee Hive. The Bee Hive began as a department store and millinery founded around 1885 by Mr. Trunkle and Mr. Edlestein, who were responsible for sponsoring Abe's immigration to the United States. When Abe took over the store, it began to specialize in the sale of children's and pre-teen clothing. The Bee Hive building was purchased by Abe in January of 1925. After his death in 1930, the clothing store was left to the Cohen's five children; Ben, Hyman, Rose, Minnie, and Pearl. This prominent downtown building had been vacant since the 1970s and had fallen into severe disrepair. It was purchased in 2017 and was featured a couple of times on the Downtown Loft Tour. We applaud all the partners in this project including @dickinson_architects , @cheathamfletcherscott designers, @idinteriors for bringing this building back to life and showing that #thisplacematters ! #preservationmonth #historicaugusta #historicpreservation #supportdowntownaugusta #loveaugusta

Here at Historic Augusta, we are celebrating Natio

Here at Historic Augusta, we are celebrating National Historic Preservation Month. We are fortunate to have so many historic homes right here in Augusta. The Weiss-Steinberg-Bush House was built in 1932. The home was designed by architect Willis Irvin in the French Vernacular style. It is located in the Forrest Hills subdivision which was created in the mid-1920's by a group of investors from Augusta, Atlanta and New York. This home was once owned by Bill and Frenchie Bush who, along with a group of like-minded Augustans, established Historic Augusta, Inc. in 1965 to prevent destruction of the city's historic properties in the post-World War II movement toward modernization. The home was also the site of the 2014 Cotton Ball! To purchase the Augusta book, visit our website at http://historicaugusta.org #loveaugusta #historicpreservation #supportdowntownaugusta #historicaugusta #thisplacematters #cottonball #founders

We are so proud of Anne Floyd, Ex-Officio member o

We are so proud of Anne Floyd, Ex-Officio member of our Board of Trustees, who has been recognized by @thegeorgiatrust with the Mary Gregory Jewett Award. The award is in recognition of a lifetime of preservation service. Anne serves as Director of Local Government Services and Regional Historic Preservation Planner for the Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission in Augusta, GA. You can learn more about Anne’s accomplishments during her career in historic preservation by visiting the Preservation Awards page on the Georgia Trust’s website. Congratulations Anne! #preservationaward #award #lifetimeachievement #marygregoryjewett #historicpreservation #augusta #service #historicaugusta #thisplacematters #thankyou

#thisplacematters @gertrudeherbertart Ware’s Fol

#thisplacematters @gertrudeherbertart Ware’s Folly was built in 1818 by Nicholas Ware, a prominent Georgia businessman and politician, on the outskirts of Augusta for a cost of $40,000, an outrageous amount for the time period. The home is considered one of the finest examples of Federalist architecture in the entire state of Georgia. Recently, a major exterior renovation resulted in the back porch restoration that opened up the space; the plan will be to use the space for extra entertainment area for community events. The enclosure of the back porch resulted in years of water damage causing the interior walls to deteriorate, include mold and mildew. The entire house has received a fresh coat of paint and rotten wood has been replaced in-kind. As owners of historic buildings know, the work is never truly done — there has been ongoing interior restoration and rehabilitation. We say Thank You! For the leadership of trustees and staff to ensure this iconic Augusta building is preserved for years to come! #historicpreservation #historicaugusta #loveaugusta #supportdowntownaugusta #preservationmonth #federalistarchitecture

Jasmine Hill was included on our Endangered Proper

Jasmine Hill was included on our Endangered Properties List back in 2009. It is currently on private land and cannot be seen from Richmond Hill Road. The house is a rare examples of a mid-19th Century suburban home in Richmond County and was constructed in the early 1860s for George Schley (1809-1866). Staff recently found an original piece of sheet music inspired by the house and its location high atop the rolling hills overlooking the Savannah River Valley. The Jasmine Hill Waltz written and self published by Carolyn Fowle Walker likely filled the halls of the house. You can hear the piece played by Robyn Macey, Programs and Marketing Director at Historic Augusta, by visiting our YouTube channel or by checking out our website —> Preservation ——> 2020 Preservation Month Posts. We are pleased to report that the house has been purchased by a descendent of the Schley Family who intends to relocate the house to family property in Oconee County near Athens, and thus saving the house from demolition by neglect. #thisplacematters #historicaugusta #loveaugusta #historicpreservation #preservationmonth #endangeredproperties

Hot off the press, our e-news should be in your in

Hot off the press, our e-news should be in your inbox if you are on our list. If you’d like to sign-up, you can do it by visiting our website historicaugusta.org . Today’s post is a summary of one of the articles. The Pandemic of 1918 known as the “Spanish Flu” had many similarities to what we are experiencing today with COVID-19. A new video uploaded to our YouTube channel is based on an article by Dr. Lee Ann Caldwell written in 2014 for Augusta Magazine during the one hundredth anniversary year of the beginning of World War I in Europe. Listen to Ann Macey as she speaks of the trials and tribulations of the time in Augusta and around the world when Woodrow Wilson was President of the United State, and the last pandemic raged. You can also find the link to the YouTube channel under the “Preservation” tab on our homepage, check the 2020 Preservation Month Posts! #historicaugusta #thisplacematters #wilsonboyhoodhome #loveaugusta #historicpreservation #pandemic

We’ve already received some nominations for our

We’ve already received some nominations for our #endangeredpropertieslist that will be announced later this year. We included the Jacob Phinizy House at 529 Greene Street on the 2010 list and it has been an amazing success story. Now home to @2kmarchitects the house was included on last year’s Downtown Loft Tour and @bradkingaug gave a great interview as co-chair explaining why historic preservation is so important for our communities and neighborhoods. Definitely one of my favorite downtown buildings, #secondempirestyle is one that is scattered along Greene Street. Not only is @2kmarchitects a great steward for the building, they have worked with @historicaugusta on our signature project, the CT Walker House at 1011 Laney-Walker Boulevard, helping with condition assessment, architectural drawings, and proposed plans for rehabilitation. The exterior work was completed using their recommendations. Relationships are so important and can lead to great accomplishments! #thisplacematters #loveaugusta #historicpreservation #supportdowntownaugusta #historicaugusta #wilsonboyhoodhome

Flashback to the 2018 @historicaugusta Downtown Lo

Flashback to the 2018 @historicaugusta Downtown Loft Tour, one of two events we host during Preservation Month! Usually, we would be kicking off the 2 day loft tour tonight during First Friday, but we will be excited to have this favorite event later this year (date to be determined). Have you attended the downtown loft tour? Do you have any favorite buildings or pictures you’d like to share? @Kruhu will be doing the design again this year, and we cannot wait to see what they come up with! #thisplacematters #historicpreservation #loveaugusta #supportdowntownaugusta #historicaugusta #downtownlofttour #preservationmonth2020

Tomorrow kicks off National Preservation Month acr

Tomorrow kicks off National Preservation Month across the country! Preservation Month began as National Preservation Week in 1973 and beginning in 2005 The National Trust for Historic Preservation @savingplaces extended the celebration for an entire month. This is a way to promote historic places, heritage tourism, further education about our places that matters and how historic preservation is an economic development tool with social benefits! We look forward to hearing about how you celebrate #preservationmonth and the places that matter to you! Make sure you tag us in your social media posts and follow us for updates and stories. #thisplacematters #historicpreservation #loveaugusta Pictured here is Union Baptist Church, 1102 Greene Street. The oldest part of the building dates back to 1851 when it was built as a mission of First Presbyterian Church. Although the new congregation failed, it was used to teach Sunday School to slaves and free blacks during and after the Civil War. After being a black Methodist Church for a time, it was acquired by Union Baptist Church in 1883. In 1888 the congregation remodeled it in the Carpenter Gothic style according to designs provided by the Augusta architectural firm of MacMurphey and Story. The building has been restored for the congregation as a project of Historic Augusta. What other hashtags should we include during #nationalpreservationmonth ?

@sacredheartaugusta is a well known preservation s

@sacredheartaugusta is a well known preservation success story and an iconic building in our downtown historic district. The last mass was celebrated on July 4, 1971 and renovation began in 1986 with Peter S. Knox Jr. and Knox Ltd. at the helm. Sacred Heart Cultural Center opened in 1987. Support all of our historic sites during these difficult times — today is the first day of the virtual Garden City Festival at Sacred Heart. Make sure to stop by their facebook and instagram pages to see how you can participate! @sacredheartaugusta is featured in the book Augusta published by @historicaugusta and available for purchase through our website www.historicaugusta.org/augusta_the_book/ #historicpreservation #thisplacematters #loveaugusta

Our Preservation Service Director shared some of h

Our Preservation Service Director shared some of her favorite preservation/history books she reads to her girls. What are some of the books you are reading that featuring historic preservation and history? @millertheater Miller’s Opening Night by Levi Hill IV and illustrated by Janie Hester @firstladyedithbollingwilson First Lady Mrs. Wilson and How the Sheep Helped Win the War and of course #iggypeckarchitect by @andreabeatyauthor #lovetoread #historicpreservation #history #architecture #thisplacematters

@historicaugusta has published our annual Endanger

@historicaugusta has published our annual Endangered Properties List since 2006 and has 76 total listed properties. The list is designed to bring awareness to historic resources facing an uncertain future and advocate for a preservation - based solution. We are asking the public to send us your nominations for review for the upcoming list to be published late fall. Criteria for listing include: A building that is at least 50 years old and should be listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places The building should have an identified threat such as vacancy, neglect, encroachment by development or inappropriate alterations And the building should be historically or architecturally significant in its own right, or can be representative of a particular type or style. Nominations should include the address of the property, the threat, and a way to contact the owner if known. Current photograph would be appreciated. Email your nominations to robyn@historicaugusta.org. The deadline for submission is July 31, 2020. #thisplacematters #historicpreservation #historicaugusta #loveaugusta

Wish we were seeing all of our friends from across

Wish we were seeing all of our friends from across the state when the @thegeorgiatrust Spring Ramble was originally scheduled for this weekend. We congratulate all the award winners and we are looking forward to hosting next year in 2021! Mark your calendars!

The @thegeorgiatrust has recognized two projects i

The @thegeorgiatrust has recognized two projects in Augusta with an Excellence in Rehabilitation Award for 2020. Historic Augusta nominated the E. M. Andrews Furniture Company Building, 941 Ellis Street and owned by Mark Donahue (Peach Contractors), and the Former Augusta Young Men's Christian Association Building, now @taxslayerllc headquarters, 945 Broad Street. Both projects received state and federal rehabilitation tax credits and were recognized by Historic Augusta at our 2019 Annual Meeting, each receiving the organization's Preservation Award. We congratulate the owners who have invested in our historic district and historic buildings, proving that these places matter and are worthy of preservation and new life. #thisplacematters #historicpreservation #augusta #loveaugusta #investment #supportdowntownaugusta #historicaugusta

UPDATE: Due to the current health crisis, The Boyh

UPDATE: Due to the current health crisis, The Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson will be closed UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. For updates, check our website: https://www.wilsonboyhoodhome.org/ or our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/wilsonboyhoodhome/

The Georgia Trust continues to monitor news and up

The Georgia Trust continues to monitor news and updates surrounding the Coronavirus/COVID-19. Out of concern for the safety, health, and well-being of participants and staff, the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation and Historic Augusta, Inc., by mutual agreement, have made the decision to postpone the Spring Ramble in Augusta to Spring 2021. We greatly appreciate your understanding and thank you for your continued support during this time. Please feel free to message us if you have any questions!

Due to the current health crisis, The Boyhood Home

Due to the current health crisis, The Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson will be closed until at least March 31st. For updates, check our website: https://www.wilsonboyhoodhome.org/ or our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/wilsonboyhoodhome/

Hello all! Based on recommendations of our public

Hello all! Based on recommendations of our public health officials, and in an abundance of caution, the annual Historic Augusta Heritage Party scheduled for Thursday, March 26, 2020 at the home of Julie and Billy Badger on Henry Street has been postponed. The party will be rescheduled at a later date after the crises has passed. Thank you for understanding, and for your support of Historic Augusta! Please feel free to message us or check our website: https://www.historicaugusta.org for updates or questions!

Washington’s Birthday is a United State federal

Washington’s Birthday is a United State federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday of February in honor of George Washington, the first President of the United State, who was born on February 22, 1732. Since the Uniform Federal Holidays Act of 1971, its observance can occur from February 15 to 21. The day is also now known as President’s Day and is often an occasion to honor the incumbent president and all who have served as president, not just George Washington. Come and learn about President Woodrow Wilson, the 28th President, today at his Boyhood Home in Augusta, GA. Guided tours are given 10am-4pm every 30 minutes. Tickets are buy one get one free. During your tour you will visit his home where he spent much of his boyhood and experienced the Civil War. View our 12 minute video and permanent exhibit discussing his life after he left Augusta and went on to become president of Princeton University and governor of New Jersey. For more information call 706-724-0436 !

Happy President’s Day! We look forward to seeing

Happy President’s Day! We look forward to seeing you all today at the Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson for tours of this National Historic Landmark, 419 7th Street. Guided tours will be given from 10am-4pm every 30 minutes and tickets are buy one, get one of equal of lesser value. $5/adults, $4/seniors, $3/students. We will have activities for children including color pages and trivia sheets. Come and learn more about Tommy Wilson today and how his childhood in Augusta shaped his life as a future president of the United States. #thisplacematters #presidentsday2020🇺🇲 #loveaugusta #historicaugusta #historicpreservation #presidentialsites #leadership #boyhood #woodrowwilson

Check out the new marker at 1011 Laney Walker Boul

Check out the new marker at 1011 Laney Walker Boulevard and read a little about Rev. C. T. Walker and his accomplishments!

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