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A Revolutionary War Adventure
Imagine that you are a prisoner of the British during the Revolutionary War. Your wife and mother-in-law are living in Savannah which is rumored to be under siege by the British. When you are finally released from the POW camp, … Continue reading
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Black Genealogy
We have just received the most amazing book! It was published 20 years ago but I don’t think many people in the area have seen it. Black Genealogy by Loris D. Cofer has copies of African American obituaries from the 1988 and 1989 … Continue reading
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Lincoln County Lost
Introducing a new book from the Georgia Department of Transportation: Lincoln County Lost: Lincoln County before the Dam by Sharman Southall. For those new to this area, once upon a time Strom Thurmond Lake, which is an artificial reservoir, didn’t exist. Clark’s Hill Dam was built between … Continue reading
At A Glimpse…..
One of our regular contributors has completed a booklet about historically important Augusta African Americans and institutions. At A Glimpse: A Look at Who’s Who in Augusta Black History by Travis Hollaway was edited by the Georgia Room’s Aspasia Luster. It has information about … Continue reading
Armchair Genealogy
We will have a genealogy program on March 24 at 2:00 in the third floor computer classroom called “Armchair Genealogy.” It will be an introduction to genealogy websites that you can access from your home computer and how to find … Continue reading
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Another Mystery!
Does anyone know of any buildings in this area designed by the African American architect Wallace Rayfield? He was designing buildings during the 1920s and 1930s and supposedly had a branch office here.
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Write It Down!
We had a good class last Saturday for non-genealogists. The class was about the importance of older members of a family writing down the things that they know for their children, grandchildren and future generations. All too often that information is lost. I hope that each of you … Continue reading
150 Years Ago Today…
On February 9, 1861, Augusta’s Chronicle and Sentinel newspaper reported the resignation of a Lt. William Boggs from the United States Army. Like many during this time, this Augusta son resigned his commission from the United States Army and returned … Continue reading
The African-American Experience at Redcliffe Plantation
There will be a very interesting program on February 19th at Redcliffe Plantation on Beech Island about the African-American Experience during the Civil War. The presentation includes a tour of the mansion and slave quarters and runs from 10 to noon. The … Continue reading
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Tagged African Americans, Beech Island, Civil War, history, Redcliffe Plantation, South Carolina
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