Civil War Trail Archives - Page 5 of 8

Historical Society unveiling marker for burning of Atlanta

April 10, 2011 The Travel Trolley

The Georgia Historical Society on Monday will unveil a new historical maker commemorating the burning of Atlanta during the Civil War.

Fictional Civil War era correspondent tweets for anniversary

April 9, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Beglan O’Brien, a fictional Civil War correspondent will be tweeting to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War.

Fort Donelson to celebrate campaign’s 149th anniversary

January 23, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Fort Donelson National Battlefield, located near Dover, Tenn., is planning to commemorate the 149th anniversary of the Fort Donelson Campaign with a series of encampments and the start of a new book and film discussion series.

Roundhouse museum provides window into Savannah’s railroad past

December 26, 2010 Todd DeFeo

For more than a century, Savannah was an important city for the Central of Georgia Railroad.

A starter’s guide to Atlanta

December 19, 2010 The Travel Trolley

A visit to Atlanta might seem a little daunting – after all, there is so much to see. But, it doesn’t have to be.

A one-stop guide to Cartersville

November 28, 2010 Todd DeFeo

The small city of Cartersville, Georgia, offers a surprising number of attractions, and given its proximity to Interstate 75, it’s an easy drive from Atlanta.

Ga. launches Civil War site

October 21, 2010 The Travel Trolley

The state has launched a new website to promote Civil War sites to heritage tourists.

New book highlights Georgia’s Civil War sites

September 25, 2010 The Travel Trolley

ATLANTA – A new book detailing Civil War sites statewide is a must-have for heritage travelers and history buffs looking to see the places that made history a century and a half ago. “Crossroads of Conflict: A Guide to Civil War Sites in Georgia,” written by Barry L. Brown and Gordon R. Elwell, features information about more than 350 Civil War sites throughout the Peach State. The book, released just a year before the 150th

The Pace House

August 30, 2010 The Travel Trolley

The house up the hill from the Chattahoochee River played an important role during the Civil War.

Retracing Dunwoody’s role in the Civil War

August 9, 2010 Todd DeFeo

Retracing the Civil War in Dunwoody can be rather boring. After all, not much happened here.