Top 7 Historical Sites to Immerse Yourself in Georgia's Past

Plus BY: ORANGE JACKET ADVENTURES NOVEMBER 23, 2023

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Top 7 Historical Sites to Immerse Yourself in Georgia's Past

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Andersonville National Historic Site

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Fort Pulaski National Monument

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Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park

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Jimmy Carter National Historic Site

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Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Sitev

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Savannah History Museum

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Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

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