Commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War

2011 started a four-year commemoration of the Civil War’s 150th Anniversary. If you are a U.S. history buff or just want to tour some beautiful cities with a story behind them, then consider the battlefields of one of America’s most controversial wars. While 60% of the war was fought in Virginia, there are other places that are well worth the trip.

Charleston

Visit the spot where the first shot was fired at Fort Sumter in Charleston, SC.  Much of the old plantation architecture has been wonderfully preserved and a visit to the city is a great way to further your understanding of pre-Civil War America. Charleston is a walking city and it is, by far, the best way to see it and appreciate its history, architecture and southern charm whether on your own or by guided tour. With great bed & breakfasts in the historic downtown, romance in Charleston is alive and well.

Atlanta
In downtown Atlanta, The Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream that was instrumental in obtaining equal civil rights for all citizens of the United States, regardless of skin color. A visit to the Martin Luther King Jr. Historic Site is made up of several facilities, including the Visitor Center, Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, The King Center and the Birth Home. There are several exhibits that document the life and career of Martin Luther King Jr. as well as the progression of the Civil Rights Movement, which began around the centennial year of the Civil War.

While in Atlanta you can celebrate the 75th anniversary of the publishing of Gone With The Wind by visiting Margaret Mitchell House. The  tours showcase the Crescent Avenue apartment (which she affectionately called "The Dump") and feature exhibits on Mitchell's pre- and post-Gone With The Wind life, along with details on the making of the movie.




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