Category Archives: Travel

Chickamauga Battlefield

Posted on 10/25/2015 by RCGG

The Battle of Chickamauga took place on the borders of Tennessee and Georgia on September 19-20 1863. This battle had the second highest number of casualties in the whole Civil War. Gettysburg had the highest. The Battle of Chickamauga was … Continue reading →

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Allatoona Pass

Posted on 10/24/2015 by RCGG

Allatoona Pass is a small battlefield in Cartersville Georgia that took place on October 5, 1864.   This house was used as a hospital during the battle and is still owned by the same family! There’s bullet holes and blood … Continue reading →

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Andersonville Cemetery

Posted on 10/23/2015 by RCGG

Andersonville National Cemetery in Andersonville GA is amazing! This cemetery is on the same grounds as the prison camp. In fact, it’s right before the prison camp. There’s so many sections of graves in this cemetery of soldiers from all … Continue reading →

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Atlanta GA

Posted on 10/22/2015 by RCGG

Atlanta has so much history that it’s hard to put it all in one post!   Atlanta is the home of the Martin Luther King Center. This is where you can see the history of the civil war movement and … Continue reading →

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Jacksonville FL

Posted on 10/21/2015 by RCGG

You wouldn’t think that Jacksonville FL would be a vacation destination, but when you go visit to see your favorite football team play for the first time then it is a big deal. In 2013, Mr. RCGG surprised me with … Continue reading →

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Old Fort Jackson GA

Posted on 10/20/2015 by RCGG

Old Fort Jackson is in Savannah GA. It was built between 1808 and 1812. It was used during the war of 1812  and the Civil War. Old Fort Jackson is so much fun to go visit. When we went they … Continue reading →

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Fort Pulaski GA

Posted on 10/19/2015 by RCGG

Fort Pulaski is between Savannah and Tybee Island on Cockspur Island. It was used during the civil war in 1862. You can still see damage on the outside of the fort from cannon balls hitting it.

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Fort King George Darien GA

Posted on 10/18/2015 by RCGG

Fort King George in Darien GA served as a southern outpost for the British Empire from 1721 to 1727. There were a lot of hardships in Fort King George. A total of 140 officers died of diseases such as malaria … Continue reading →

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Fernandina Beach FL

Posted on 10/17/2015 by RCGG

Fernandina Beach Florida has the same history as Amelia Island since Fernandina Beach is the actual city on Amelia Island! There’s pirate statues all over the town and the high school mascot is the pirate. The town has a bit … Continue reading →

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Amelia Island FL

Posted on 10/16/2015 by RCGG

  Amelia Island was named for Princess Amelia. She was the daughter o of George II of Great Britian. The island has changed hands several times throughout history. Amelia Island has had eight flags flown over it throughout its history. … Continue reading →

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