This marker is on the corner in front of the Barnwell City Hall and across the street from the…read moreBarwell County Courthouse and the Sundial. It points out the history of this building that is over 130 years old. On the front, "Bank of Barnwell. This building, constructed in 1887 as the Bank of Barnwell, was home to a succession of banks for 116 years. The bank occupied the first floor, and the law offices occupied the second floor, with additions in 1950 and 1961. This was the Bank of Barnwell 1887-1909, Western Carolina Bank 1909-1932, the Bank of Barnwell 1932-1963, State Bank and Trust from 1963 to the late 1970s, then housed several bank branches until First Citizens Bank of S.C. was the last, 1995-2003." and on the reverse, "Edgar A. Brown Law Office. The law firm of Edgar A. Brown (1888-1975) occupied the second floor for more than sixty years, with later partners since. One partner, Herman Mazursky, was Barnwell's longest-serving mayor. Brown, one of the powerful politicians in "the Barnwell Ring," is best known as president pro tem of the S.C. Senate 1942-1972. The City of Barnwell renovated this building in 2008, with city hall on the first floor. Sponsored by the City of Barnwell, 2012." It's an impressive building and if you're here for City Hall, check it out. There is street parking. [Review 16845 overall - 876 in South Carolina - 358 of 2022.]

Nothing to do with automobiles, this marker points out nearby defensive structures that were active…read morein two different wars. It is on the side of the road and easily accessible if passing through Barnwell. The marker reads on the front, "Nearby earthworks at Morris Ford, on the Salkehatchie River, built in the spring 1780 by Loyalists under Ben John. In May, soon after Charleston fell to the British, Capt. John Mumford of the South Carolina militia was killed in action in a clash with John's Loyalists; he is buried at the site. In early 1865 Confederate cavalry under Maj. Joseph Wheeler rebuilt the old earthworks." And on the reverse, "Wheeler delayed the advancing Federal cavalry under Brig. Gen. Judson Kilpatrick. On February 6th a sharp skirmish occurred at the works. Elements of Kilpatrick's crossed downstream, outflanked the Confederate cavalry and forced it to withdraw, then advanced to Barnwell while Wheeler's cavalry withdrew toward Aiken. Kilpatrick's Federals burned most of Barnwell later that night." It is marker number 6-5 and was erected in 1997 by the Barnwell County Museum and Historical Board. [Review 19496 overall - 1067 in South Carolina - 466 of 2023.]

This is one of Augusta's most rewarding museums, a place that manages to tell a 12,000‑year story…read morewithout ever feeling overwhelming. The Augusta Museum of History is the city's oldest historical institution, founded in 1937 and now the only accredited museum in the Central Savannah River Area, which gives it a level of curatorial depth you can feel as you move from room to room. The museum's signature exhibition, Augusta's Story, begins with the region's earliest Indigenous cultures, including artifacts from the Stallings Island people, and then moves through the Colonial Era, the antebellum period, the Civil War, and the city's twentieth century reinventions. You see everything from slave‑made pottery to a 12‑pounder bronze Napoleon cannon tube and an 1869 steam fire engine tied to the devastating 1916 fire that reshaped parts of the city. It's a rare chance to see Augusta's full arc laid out in a way that feels comprehensive. The museum also excels at capturing the city's cultural identity. The James Brown gallery is a highlight, celebrating the life and global influence of the "Godfather of Soul" with photographs, stage pieces, and biographical context that show how deeply he shaped Augusta's modern identity. Several media options to watch him performing and to hear other leading figures discuss his influence. The golf and Masters Tournament section offers a thoughtful look at how the sport became intertwined with the city's reputation, and the medical history exhibit includes an impressive wall of antique medicine bottles that gives you a sense of how local healthcare evolved over generations. One of the most enjoyable parts of the visit is the Transportation Corridor, which brings Augusta's mobility story to life with a 1914 steam locomotive, a 1917 steam trolley, a reconstructed 1930s gas station, and a range of early vehicles. Walking through the restored streetcar and stepping into the rail car for photos adds a tactile, playful element that balances the more traditional exhibits. Upstairs, the museum's radio history exhibit traces the rise of WBBQ, one of Augusta's most influential stations, including a "then and now" section installed for its 60th anniversary. There are also exhibits on local law enforcement and firefighting, as well as a gallery of regional legends that highlights entertainers, athletes, writers, and other notable Augustans. The entire museum is comfortably explored in about two hours, which makes it an easy and rewarding stop whether you're spending a full day downtown or pairing it with the Morris Museum of Art or the Riverwalk. It's the kind of place that leaves you with a clearer sense of Augusta's character, from its earliest settlements to the voices and industries that shaped the city you see today. Don't miss it. [Review 203 of 2026 - 904 in Georgia - 25392 overall]

We were in town for the weekend and decided to pay this place a visit. The admission price was…read moreonly a dollar so you really can't go wrong with that price. The first floor has a pretty extensive history of the city and was very interesting. The second floor has about five other sections including golf, James Brown, medical, and locals.

Auldbrass Plantation is a private residence and open for one weekend every other year supporting…read morethe Beaufort County by the Open Land Trust. The house is also on the National Register of Historic Places. I was lucky enough to get a ticket and tour the property this year! Frank Lloyd Wright designed the house to fit in with the area's unique landscape. He worked on the project for over twenty years up until his death. The property was in bad shape and close to being torn down before Joel Silver, a Hollywood producer purchased it. Silver with the help of Wright's grandson restored it and completed it to Wright's original plans. The property is on 326 acres (you do not have access to all of it) but bring your walking shoes as there is a lot to see!!! Plenty of parking is available on the main road and then you walk down to the gate to check in and make your way up the driveway. The tour of the main house is guided with a group of 12 and you are taken to certain rooms to view. Photographs are not permitted inside as it is a personal residence but outside you can take as many as you like of the house and the grounds and other buildings. The house is very unique with the copper downspouts that are to resemble Spanish moss to the angles in the house boards that represent the slopes of oak trees to the hexagons just about everywhere. Even the gardens are on an angle. The pool was added by Silver as was the sculpture garden and the theater room. If you can score a ticket to visit this gem, I highly recommend it.

We highly recommend lake Murray boat tour capt Tyler was knowledgeable funny we had such a fun time…read morewill be going back for sure!!!!!

Amazing trip with Capt. Mike on a beautiful afternoon. Great tour with great historical info…read more Teriffic and would highly recommend this! Perfect in every way!

It's the oldest cotton gin in this area I know. It seems to do a lot for its community and…read moresurrounding area farmer's

Although it appears empty, Cope is NOT a ghost town. The 2018 population count was only 73 folks,…read morebut they would feel pretty darn bad if they were considered its ghostly residents. After reading that its old, mostly empty buildings make this a charming town to photograph, we made the trek off I-95 and made a slow drive through. Give yourself more time than we did to truly feel its charm, its history, its very-small-town pride, and tell your friends to make the trip also and maybe stop in to the Depot, or just say howdy, if you do see anyone (we did). The "Bank of Cope" has pictures of folks from years ago painted on its exterior walls, showing the laid back version of this town, "back in the day"; there is a building owned by and called Vallentines (plus a couple of others that the family owns) which is very well maintained, the railroad depot looks now like it did when Cope had way more than its present population. Bring your camera, bring your friendliness, appreciate the countryside as you pass through it, as well as the grit of the few folks left here in Cope, and, whatever you do, make sure your car has a full tank of gas because you'll be hard-pressed to find a working gas station for miles and miles (again, as we did). The pictures we took (some of which are edited for effect) were of as many buildings as we had the time to access, and it was a special experience to see this tiny, not-deserted, non-ghost town.

Hunt & Sunshine were GREAT!! We did the sunset cruise & they made us feel very comfortable out on…read morethe water! They even have a bathroom on the boat that was very clean.

Great experience and awesome way to get different views of Charleston and the surrounding area.read more

My teenager and I went on a walking tour through Bonaventure Cemetery last week and really enjoyed…read moreit. The tour was focused on the women of Savannah who now reside in Bonaventure and it was nice to hear new stories and different perspectives. Marcia was a fun tour guide, had lots of energy, and was very knowledgeable. I definitely recommend this tour. I will be checking out their other tours in the future.

We loved our tour of the Bonaventure Cemetery with WiseGuys and our guide, Wayne. We learned not…read moreonly about those laid to rest in the cemetery, but also about local history. It was a nice day to enjoy the tour in a golf cart and being able to snap some nice photos. I definitely recommend WiseGuys!

Did you know President Woodrow Wilson lived longer in Augusta, Georgia than in any other location…read morein his entire life? Yeah, I didn't know that either, until today's stop at his childhood home, the First Presbyterian Church of Augusta's manse. He lived in this sprawling parsonage for about ten years, and a pretty critical ten years as that, as he witnessed his father's church across the street fill with wounded Confederate and Union troops. It was from this home that future President Wilson watched the Civil War unfold, a pretty interesting backstory to a boy who would become a President noted for his reluctance to enter the United States into World War I. It's $5 admission for adults, which gets you a guided tour that begins every hour at the top of the hour and lasts for about 40 minutes. Our guide didn't give much (or really, any) time for questions, but that was okay because she was very thorough. The house museum has been really spectacularly restored, and I was impressed by the dozen or so pieces they have that were used by the Wilson family during their time at the home. Thanks to what I learned at this unique piece of Augusta history, I firmly believe that Georgia should get as much credit for Woodrow Wilson as we do for Jimmy Carter, and that this spot is a must see when in the Augusta area.

The President Woodrow Wilson House gives a special glimpse into the private life of Woodrow Wilson…read morewhile preserving his important legacy for future generations. - Knowledgeable tour guide - Very friendly - Personal Tours - Military discount There's only so much that can be said and it focuses a lot on his parents Presbyterian roots. Overall great tour. "Tommy" Wilson lived in this Manse from 1860 to 1870 while his father served as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church. Tommy spent the formative years of his childhood in Augusta, years that would affect him for the rest of his life. While living in Augusta, Wilson experienced the hardships of the Civil War and Reconstruction. He also began his education, tasted leadership as president of the Lightfoot Baseball Club, and grounded his deep Presbyterian faith. Honestly, there's not a ton more than what I just said, but the tour guide does a great job of filling in tid-bits and pointing out areas of the house. Very fun!

During the Civil War, Major General Hugh Judson Kilpatrick's cavalry commandeered Banksia Hall in…read morethe town of Barnwell for five days, burning down much of the town during their stay. Banksia then became a Federal occupation headquarters during Reconstruction. This memorial is on a small triangular park in the center of Barnwell, directly opposite the Barnwell City Hall and the Barnwell County Courthouse. It is quite corroded and the 24 foot tall marble monument is in need of a cleaning. There are inscriptions on three faces of the monument. On the North face, "Erected by the women of Barnwell to the memory of their countrymen who fell in the war for the rights of the states. And who died to maintain the principal that governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed." On the South face, "Who wrung from the great commander of the opposing armies the humiliating confession that they could be overcome only by attrition. And in the deadly contest in which they engaged their spirits were never broken. Their courage never quailed. Their convictions never deserted. And their manhood was never surrendered." And on the West face, "Who throughout a long and bloody struggle displayed a heroism and devotion to duty unsurpassed. If ever equaled in the annals of war." As these monuments are slowly being removed from the South, stop by and check it out while it's still here. [Review 16841 overall - 872 in South Carolina - 354 of 2022.]