Georgia and the Civil War

It’s a history lesson not to be forgotten — that is sure to inspire and educate.

Visit Georgia’s Civil War battlefields and travel back to a monumental time in American history. You can almost hear the guns of a divided nation as you explore our Civil War Heritage.

Gain a true understanding of the Civil War, and its impact, at the Atlanta History Center’s award-winning exhibition, Turning Point: The American Civil War. This permanent display is one of the nation’s largest and most comprehensive exhibits of this monumental event. The era will come alive as you tour the gallery filled with Civil War artifacts, photos, documents and more. Deepen your knowledge of this historical conflict and discover how it truly shaped our nation.

There are many sites and scenes throughout Georgia that serve as a reminder of our role in the war, including one of the state’s main attractions: Stone Mountain Park, east of Atlanta. The park is home to the world’s largest relief sculpture, a carving that’s larger than Mount Rushmore, and a spectacular, patriotic laser light show. For more info, call 706-542-2736 or visit www.triggcviog.uga.edu