Civil War Landmarks

The Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site: Why This Georgia Landmark Tells the Story of Defeat

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Georgia historical marker at the Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site in Irwinville, marking the location where Confederate President Jefferson Davis was captured in May 1865.

Some historic places celebrate victories. Others preserve tragedies. And then there are places like the Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site in Irwin County, Georgia—a place that many people misunderstand before they ever step onto the grounds. When Dusty and I visited during our drive home from our unforgettable Milledgeville adventure, I expected to find another … Read more

Three Days of Hell: Walking the Fields of Gettysburg

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Gettysburg National Military Park Visitor Center entrance sign in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Some travel days follow a carefully crafted plan. Others begin with a simple question: What if we went somewhere else instead? That question is how my son and I ended up standing on the fields of Gettysburg. Throwing Away the Itinerary During our Washington, D.C. road trip, I had built an itinerary using Roadtrippers. It … Read more