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Those who decide to make their way along these cherished Southern Passages will encounter experiences and places like no other. Places like American Beach in Florida, the “Smallest Church in America” in Georgia, and sweet-grass basket weaving stands in South Carolina. Like the ancient ebb and flow of the nearby ocean’s tides, the Lowcountry of South Carolina and the coastal lands of Georgia and Florida immerse you in centuries of history and culture, a deep reverence for times past and rich traditions. Along this curve of the coast, days grow softened around the edges. Vistas of sheltering angel oaks, vast saltmarshes, tidal creeks, maritime forests and inviting beaches abound. History and heritage of every ancestral branch flourish here. The region’s deep African-American roots span from the traditions of the Gullah/Geechee culture, celebrated by exhibitions and annual festivals, to the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., who often visited the Midway area of Georgia where he penned some of his most inspiring speeches. From the Native Americans to the European settlers of colonial times and the antebellum era, the history of this corridor is very much alive in historical sites, lighthouses, museums, tours and more. Military history buffs will enjoy Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor, Fort McAllister in Richmond Hill, Fort Morris in Midway, Fort King George in Darien, Fort Frederica on St. Simons Island, Fort Clinch on Amelia Island, Fort Caroline National Monument in Jacksonville, Fort Matanzas National Monument and the Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine. |
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