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I would like to compile a list of historical militaria museums, places of interest, etc. within our area for weekend getaways (i.e. within a days drive). I haven't been to very many but the following that I've been to are definitely a must see. Please post only ones you'd recommend.
Atlanta Hisitory Center, GA (http://www.atlantahistorycenter.com/) - Good exhibition on the "Turning Point: The American Civil War." Looks at both Union and Confederate view points and focuses on Shermans Atlanta Campaign.
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, GA (http://www.nps.gov/kemo/) - Where the Atlanta Campaign started. Near Atlanta and a must see after visiting the Atlanta History Museum.
Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, GA-TN (http://www.nps.gov/chch/) - Where the Campaign for Chattanooga started. Not far from Chattanooga.
Patriot's Point, SC (http://www.patriotspoint.org/) - The USS Yorktown, Planes and Flight Deck, and the Medal of Honor Museum are a must see.
Fort Frederica National Monument, SC (https://www.nps.gov/fofr/index.htm) - Established in 1736 by James Oglethorpe to protect the Southern boundary of his new colony of Georgia. A bit sparse with only outlines and remnants of the colony but for $3 you can't go wrong.
That's really all I've been to but I would like to visit more like Andersonville and Currahee Military Museum in Toccoa if they are worth the trip.
Thanks in advance for your input.
Atlanta Hisitory Center, GA (http://www.atlantahistorycenter.com/) - Good exhibition on the "Turning Point: The American Civil War." Looks at both Union and Confederate view points and focuses on Shermans Atlanta Campaign.
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, GA (http://www.nps.gov/kemo/) - Where the Atlanta Campaign started. Near Atlanta and a must see after visiting the Atlanta History Museum.
Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, GA-TN (http://www.nps.gov/chch/) - Where the Campaign for Chattanooga started. Not far from Chattanooga.
Patriot's Point, SC (http://www.patriotspoint.org/) - The USS Yorktown, Planes and Flight Deck, and the Medal of Honor Museum are a must see.
Fort Frederica National Monument, SC (https://www.nps.gov/fofr/index.htm) - Established in 1736 by James Oglethorpe to protect the Southern boundary of his new colony of Georgia. A bit sparse with only outlines and remnants of the colony but for $3 you can't go wrong.
That's really all I've been to but I would like to visit more like Andersonville and Currahee Military Museum in Toccoa if they are worth the trip.
Thanks in advance for your input.