Category Archives: Write 31 Days
Jacksonville FL
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
Old Fort Jackson GA
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
Fort Pulaski GA
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.
Fort King George Darien GA
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
Fernandina Beach FL
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
Amelia Island FL
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
Fort Clinch FL
Fort Clinch is a fort in Florida that was established in 1736 by the Spanish. It was also used in the War of 1812,Seminole Wars and Civil War. The Confederates took over Fort Clinch in early 1861 and used it … Continue reading
Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield
Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield is another civil war trip. I told you a lot of these would be civil war related! =) This one is a day trip for us since it is about thirty minutes away depending on the lovely … Continue reading
Fort McCalister GA
Fort McCalister is a civil war fort in Richmond Hill GA. It was the end of General Sherman’s March to the Sea. In December of 1864 of 4000 man division was sent in to take the fort. Sherman watched the … Continue reading
Fairmount IN
Fairmount is a small town in Indiana that not many people have heard about. Unless you happen to be a James Dean fan. The actor was from Fairmount, Indiana. This is the house that James Dean grew up in. He … Continue reading