Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Revolutionary War in Georgia
This resource offers a detailed account of how Georgia reacted to the American Revolutionary War and the battles that took place there. Uses popups
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: Alexander H. Stephens: Cornerstone Confederate Speech
This is the text of the Cornerstone speech for the Confederacy which was delivered by Alexander H. Stephens on March 21, 1861, in Savannah, Georgia.
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Atlantic Slave Trade to Savannah
Encyclopedia article describing slavery in Colonial Georgia and the role that Savannah played in slave trade from 1755 to as late as 1858.
Other
Official City Sites: Georgia
Take a look at the cities in Georgia: Atlanta, Athens, Augusta, Columbus, and Savannah. Views will see maps, find data on each city, and get a simple overview of each city's offerings.
University of Georgia
University of Georgia: Map of the Siege of Savannah (1779)
The original text of a map used by the French and Revolutionary forces used for their siege of the British fort at Savannah, Georgia in 1779.
PublicBookshelf Corporation
History of Colonial Georgia
An excerpt from Volume 1 of "Our Country", a book published in the late 1800s which discusses the settlement and growth of Georgia in the 18th century.
Other
Savannah Images Project: Images of Oglethorpe
An illustrated biographical website on James Oglethorpe which includes information on his establishment of the Colony of Georgia. Very detailed biography connected to a very large set of images.
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Sherman's March to the Sea
Encyclopedia article describing General William Sherman's "March to the Sea" across Georgia that started in Atlanta and ended in Savannah.
Other
Savannah Images Project: Timeline of Colonial Georgia
Time line beginning with the birth of James Oglethorpe and ending with his death. Focuses on major events in the history of colonial Georgia, including the granting of the charter by King George and the settlement in Savannah.
Other
The Story of Georgia's Capitols and Capital Cities
Trace the history of Georgia's capital cities, from Savannah to Atlanta, as well as the history of the capitol buildings.
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The Story of Georgia's Capitols and Capital Cities
Trace the history of Georgia's capital cities, from Savannah to Atlanta, as well as the history of the capitol buildings.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The British Move South
With the French now involved, the British stepped up their efforts in the southern colonies since they felt that most Southerners were Loyalists. A campaign began in late 1778, with the capture of Savannah, Georgia. Shortly thereafter,...
Curated OER
Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Georgia: Savannah Historic District
An image of the Savannah Historic District.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Atlanta to Savannah, 1864
A map of part of Georgia in 1864 showing the area of the march by Sherman from Atlanta to Savannah. The map shows cities and towns, roads, railroads, rivers, and coastal features in the area from Decatur to Savannah, including Macon,...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Colonial Georgia, 1732 1763
A map of Colonial Georgia, showing the proclamation line of the original United States established at the end of the American Revolutionary War in 1763, the boundary when Georgia was established from the Carolinas as a buffer between the...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Vicinity of Savannah, 1872
A map from 1872 of the vicinity of the city of Savannah showing nearby forts, rivers and coastal islands.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Georgia Projected, 1732
A map of the coastal Carolinas, and part of the newly formed Georgia Colony, or Province of Georgia, in 1732. The map shows the earlier settlements of the Albemarle Sound (1653), Port Royal (1670), Charleston (1680), and the settlement...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Georgia: Fort James Jackson
Built in the period 1808-1812; defended Savannah and its harbor; used by the Confederacy; withstood a minor Union attack in 1862.
Black Past
Black Past: Silver Bluff Baptist Church, Silver Bluff, South Carolina
This encyclopedia entry gives information about the Silver Bluff Baptist Church, whose black congregation became the Springfield Baptist Church, which is still in existence.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: General James Oglethorpe
James Oglethorpe (1/2/22/1696 - 6/30/1785) was a British general, a philanthropist and was the founder of the colony of Georgia. A social reformer in England, he hoped to resettle England's poor, especially those in debtors prison, in...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Wesley
John Wesley (28 June [O.S. 17 June] 1703 - 2 March 1791) was an Anglican cleric and Christian theologian who was the founder of the (Evangelical) Arminian Methodist movement. "Methodism" was originally an unflattering nickname of the...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Wesley
John Wesley (June 28 1703 - March 2, 1791) was an Anglican minister and Christian theologian who was the founder of the (Evangelical) Arminian Methodist movement. Methodism began as an unflattering nickname of the "Holy Club" at Oxford...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: From Atlanta to the Sea, 1864
A map showing the route of General Sherman's Savannah Campaign or "March to the Sea" (1864) during the American Civil War. The map is keyed to show the routes of the cavalry and infantry corps, railroads, and battle sites.