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Remembering the Greatest Generation on the 77th an

Remembering the Greatest Generation on the 77th anniversary of D-Day. In one of the largest amphibious military assaults in history, more than 160,000 Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy to liberate Europe. May we always remember their courage and sacrifice.

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. Picture: Magnolia Cemetery

Amanda America Dickson Toomer (1849-1893) will be

Amanda America Dickson Toomer (1849-1893) will be honored with a Georgia Historical Marker unveiling ceremony, Friday, May 21st at 11:00am. A small group of family members have been invited to attend. We will be live-streaming on our FaceBook page. Amanda was a Biracial socialite who became one of the wealthiest women of the 19th century. She was the daughter of a slave named Julia and a wealthy plantation owner named David Dickson, inheriting his fortune. The marker is sponsored by the Georgia Historical Society, the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History, the Augusta University Center for the Study of Georgia History, Historic Augusta, Inc. and Hock Development Co., Inc.

May is Preservation Month. Please contact your Hou

May is Preservation Month. Please contact your House Representative and encourage them to sponsor this vital legislation. Historic Tax Credit Growth and Opportunity Act (HTC-GO) (H.R.2294).

On May 11-12, 1970, Augusta experienced the South’s largest uprising during the Civil Rights era in response to the tragic passing of Charles Oatman, a 16 year old African American boy who was beaten to death while in police custody. At least 60 people were wounded and 6 unarmed Black men were killed. 51 years later, on May 11, 2021, people of Augusta gathered at the Municipal Building for the 1970 Augusta Riot Marker Dedication service. The dedication was led by Corey Rogers from the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History and featured speakers Dr. John Hayes from Augusta University, poet Kristie Robin Johnson, and Former Commissioner William Fennoy. #lucycraftlaneymuseumofblackhistory #augustariotsobservance

May is National Historic Preservation Month.Congra

May is National Historic Preservation Month.Congratulations to Mark Donahue, owner of Peach Contractors, for his fine work in the rehabilitation of his building at 943 Ellis Street. The ribbon cutting was today. 12 apartments are available for rent. Mark is a member of our Board of Trustees and has worked with Historic Augusta to receive tax credits for his projects. Wonderful work, Mark!

May is Preservation Month. Visit Farnsworthhouse.

May is Preservation Month. Visit Farnsworthhouse.org.

Historic Augusta, is proud of our board member, B

Historic Augusta, is proud of our board member, Brad King, for making Junior Partner at @2kmarchitects. Way to go Brad!

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April 17, 1956 Pendleton King, a veteran who died

April 17, 1956 Pendleton King, a veteran who died soon after returning to Augusta, had a huge park created in his honor.

We’re happy to see that our board member, Katie

We’re happy to see that our board member, Katie Wynn, is giving a presentation at the Chamber of Commerce this Thursday, April 15th.

The Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson is op

The Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson is open during Masters week. Tours are available Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10:00am-4:00pm. Groups up to six people are welcome. Masks must be worn. Please call 706-722-9828 to make a reservation.

The Georgia Trust’s upcoming workshop - Preservi

The Georgia Trust’s upcoming workshop - Preserving Georgia’s African American Resources, is now open for registration. Topics will include: major themes and issues for historic African American resources, fundraising strategies and planning, and technical preservation assistance. Thursday, May 6, 2021 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Virtual Registration $10 Limited attendance Register @thegeorgiatrust Picture: Fountain Hall in Atlanta, a 2020 Place in Peril. #georgiatrust

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Thank you @2kmarchitects for being an annual spon

Thank you @2kmarchitects for being an annual sponsor through our Partners in Preservation program at the Foundation Level. We are grateful for your support!

We would like to thank @southernlightinggallery fo

We would like to thank @southernlightinggallery for being an annual sponsor through our Partners in Preservation program at the Foundation Level. We are very grateful for their support!

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Thank you, Robertson Restoration, for your continu

Thank you, Robertson Restoration, for your continued support as an annual sponsor at the Foundation Level. Thank you for being part of our Partners in Preservation program.

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Thank you, @kamojanitorial for becoming an annual

Thank you, @kamojanitorial for becoming an annual sponsor through our Partners in Preservation program at the Foundation Level. We appreciate your support!

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Historic Augusta would like to thank @rexgroupaugu

Historic Augusta would like to thank @rexgroupaugusta for their generous support as an annual sponsor at the Cornerstone Level. Thank you!

We’d like to thank Wynn Capital for being an ann

We’d like to thank Wynn Capital for being an annual sponsor through our Partners in Preservation program at the Cornerstone Level. Their support means a lot!

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Historic Augusta would like to thank Brandon and M

Historic Augusta would like to thank Brandon and Maura Dial for their annual sponsorship. We appreciate their support!

Thank you, @gate5selfstorage for your annual spons

Thank you, @gate5selfstorage for your annual sponsorship at the Cornerstone Level. Check them out for all your storage needs. Max Vallotton, owner, is one of our favorites. He’s a terrific guy!

Thank you to our annual sponsors at the Archway Le

Thank you to our annual sponsors at the Archway Level: Mr. Robert P. Kirby Mr. and Mrs. Keith J. Matthews

Happy Presidents’ Day from the Boyhood Home of P

Happy Presidents’ Day from the Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson! Remember life before masks and staying six feet apart? So do we. Sadly, we were not able to offer tours today due to the pandemic. Please mark your calendars for next year’s Presidents’ Day on Monday, February 21st for a tour of this magnificent house museum by our very knowledgeable docents. In the meantime, we will resume tours next Wednesday, February 24th and will continue with our normal tour days on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10:00am to 4:00pm by reservation. Please call us at 706-722-9828 to make an appointment. Masks must be worn, there will be no more than six people per tour and all guests must know each other in each group.

Happy Valentine’s Day from Historic Augusta!

Happy Valentine’s Day from Historic Augusta!

Today is the birthday of Charles Thomas Walker (18

Today is the birthday of Charles Thomas Walker (1858-1921). Pearl’s Painting has begun the exterior painting of the house at 1011 Laney-Walker Boulevard, thanks to the funding from Rex Property & Land and the Knox Foundation. The Walker House was acquired by Historic Augusta as part of its Revolving Fund program in late 2015. Previous work to stabilize the structure included replacing the roof, rebuilding the front porch, and restoring the siding. The house is currently for sale. Please call Historic Augusta at 706-724-0436 for more information.

Historic Augusta is pleased to announce the newest

Historic Augusta is pleased to announce the newest members to our Board of Trustees. They include: Robert Caison, Mary Hull Crawford, Allen Grinalds, Baker Hatcher, Jason Kennedy and Katie Wynn. Congratulations and welcome!

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Happy New Year to you from Historic Augusta!

Happy New Year to you from Historic Augusta!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and your

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and yours from Historic Augusta and the Boyhood Home of Woodrow Wilson. The house museum is decorated in the style of 1920. Tours are available on Wednesday, December 30 from 10:00am 4:00pm. Please cal 706.722.9828 to make a reservation. Masks are required, and groups may not exceed six people. 🎄

Happy Hanukkah to our friends at the Augusta Jewis

Happy Hanukkah to our friends at the Augusta Jewish Museum. Visit augustajewishmuseum.org to learn more. #augustajewishmuseum #loveaugusta

Amanda America Dickson (1849-1893), the daughter o

Amanda America Dickson (1849-1893), the daughter of an enslaved woman and plantation owner, became one of the wealthiest Black women in nineteenth-century America and was Augusta’s first Black millionaire. She bought the house at 448 Telfair Street, now owned by Hock Development. Vice President, John Hock, said he was unaware of the building’s history when his company purchased it in 2014. It was converted into an office for a local law firm. Hock decided to embark on an exterior restoration project and pursued a historic marker. “We look forward to being a part of this renovation working alongside Historic Augusta and the Georgia Historical Society to preserve an important landmark in downtown Augusta,” said Hock. A historic plaque telling Amanda Dickson’s story is expected to be installed after the renovation in March. #loveaugusta #georgiatrust #lucycraftlaneymuseumofblackhistory

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