The Best Places To See in Augusta

We have lived in Augusta for the past six years, my wife being born here, and we finally got down to see the museum. It was a very enjoyable few hours....they have a very detailed collection of history...from prehistoric exhibits through the revolutionary war and civil war, to the industrialization of the area. Plenty of photographs and hands on exhibits to keep the interest of people of all ages and plenty of personal information on historical people of the area. It is all set in a new and very nice building with gift shops and very helpful personnel.

I visited Morris Museum of Art recently for a Black History Program. The program was in one of the rooms located inside the museum. This particular room looked like it was setup for small stage performances, which is what I was watching. The Arts department from Jenkins White Elementary School hosted the performance. Their choir and dance ensemble gave great performances. The museum itself is also spacious. It has a upstairs area. And a few other areas with exhibitions. They host exhibitions, book signings and panel discussions monthly. I'm actually on their newsletter and should make my way to the museum more often.

This is a great place to visit anytime of year, but February is ideal. The museum consists mostly of Black History displays. You can find out information about local people that have made history in the Augusta community. There's a display about James Brown. The museum has various other events, which are usually fundraisers to assist with getting more exhibits. They also rent the building for various groups to have events or meetings. I recently visited for a speaking engagement for a youth group. I'd encourage anyone in the area to visit and see Ms. Christine Betts. She knows everything about local history.