In 1848, Ellen Craft, a mixed-race enslaved woman from Clinton, Georgia, executed one of the most ingenious escapes from slavery.
History
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The Thunderbird Inn, built in 1964, has become an icon for fun-loving travelers.
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The oldest Georgia schools go back over 200 years.
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The Plaza Restaurant & Oyster Bar opened in 1916, a cozy space seating 26 guests at white marble tables.
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While we don’t know for certain who invented disc golf, it has been an official sport for over half a …
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Georgia may be best known for its delicious peaches, but you may be surprised by some of the other famous …
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What began as a two-week celebration in Munich, Germany continues in Helen, Georgia today.
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On July 4, 1884, “The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World” was presented to Levi P. Morton (the U.S. minister …
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It’s been more than 95 years since Indiana chemist Leo Lambert found the underground path beneath Lookout Mountain that led …
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In the 1800s, Native Americans inhabited the land.
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