Explore Southern History

This blog is devoted to exploring the history, historic sites and heritage tourism opportunities of the American South! A guide to new additions and updates to the expansive site www.exploresouthernhistory.com, this blog features forts, battlefields, Native American sites, architectural treasures and natural wonders.

Monday, April 30, 2012

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park - Middlesboro, Kentucky

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Civil War cannon and earthworks at Cumberland Gap One of America's truly great national parks, the Cumberland Gap is a beautiful mou...
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Friday, April 20, 2012

Siloam Springs, Arkansas, named one of Smithsonian's 20 Best Small Towns in America

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Siloam Springs, Arkansas Siloam Springs, a charming and historic city on the western border of Arkansas, has been named one of the 20 Be...
Wednesday, April 18, 2012

First Presbyterian Church of Augusta, Georgia

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First Presbyterian Church of Augusta First Presbyterian Church of Augusta celebrates a remarkable anniversary this year: its 200th year ...
Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Fort Morgan State Historic Site - Gulf Shores, Alabama

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Flank Howitzers at Fort Morgan If you've never been to Fort Morgan, you should add it to your list! It is one of the most fascinatin...
Monday, April 16, 2012

Fort Bowyer - Alabama's Forgotten Battle of the War of 1812

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Fort Bowyer stood on the site of today's Fort Morgan When history buffs think of a brave stand by outnumbered American troops and a ...
Thursday, April 12, 2012

Siege of Augusta, Georgia - A Battle of the American Revolution

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Monument marking site of Fort Cornwallis Augusta is a charming and beautiful city nestled along the Savannah River. And while the Georgi...
Sunday, April 1, 2012

Muskogee Azalea Festival is officially underway!

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Muskogee Azalea Festival The 2012 edition of the annual Muskogee Azalea Festival, one of the finest events of its kind in the nation, is...
Thursday, March 29, 2012

Azaleas are early in Muskogee, Oklahoma!

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Muskogee Azalea Festival The annual Muskogee Azalea Festival is one of the finest events of its kind in the world. It runs from April 1s...
Saturday, March 17, 2012

Maclay Gardens are in Bloom inTallahassee, Florida

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Maclay Gardens in Tallahassee The most beautiful corner of Florida's capital city is now in bloom, thanks to warm weather and an ear...
Friday, March 16, 2012

Callaway Gardens Azaleas are nearing full bloom!

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Azaleas in bloom at Callaway Gardens I just received notice this morning from the staff at Callaway Gardens that the azaleas and other s...
Wednesday, March 7, 2012

150th Anniversary of the Battle of Pea Ridge, Arkansas

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Elkhorn Tavern at Pea Ridge National Military Park This week marks the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Pea Ridge, Arkansas. The battl...
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Saturday, March 3, 2012

Branson Tornado Damage and Closings - Saturday Afternoon (3/3/2012)

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Branson's Titanic Museum Attraction Great news from Branson's popular Titanic Museum Attraction. Electricity has been restored...
Friday, February 17, 2012

The Battle of Baton Rouge - The American Revolution in Louisiana

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana (Battlefield at Right) It is a little known fact that one of the most important battles of the American Revolutio...
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Monday, February 13, 2012

Eureka Springs - The per capita Wedding Capital of America

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Eureka Springs, Arkansas It often comes as a surprise visitors that the quaint Victorian town of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, hosts more we...
Sunday, February 5, 2012

Historic Springs of Eureka Springs, Arkansas

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Eureka Springs, Arkansas The landscape of the South is dotted with towns and cities named after springs. There are Hot Springs, Warm Spr...
Thursday, February 2, 2012

Beauvoir in Biloxi, Mississippi - Final Home of President Jefferson Davis

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Beauvoir, Final Home of Jefferson Davis One of the most beautiful landmarks of the Mississippi Gulf Coast is the appropriately named Bea...
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