AUGUSTA HISTORY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Augusta’s Women: A Guided Walk Through the Museum Galleries That Tell a City’s Feminine Story
A one-hour guided tour through the Augusta Museum of History’s first and second floor galleries highlighting the lives of Princess Augusta, Lucy Craft Laney, Jessye Norman and other influential women.
Augusta’s Women: A Guided Walk Through the Museum Galleries That Tell a City’s Feminine Story.
Inside the compact galleries of the Augusta Museum of History, a focused guided walk reframes the city through the lives of its women: civic leaders, educators, performers and civic symbols whose stories are threaded through objects and archival displays on two floors of the museum.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
First- and Second-Floor Narratives
The guided visit moves through the museum’s first and second floor galleries to trace the contributions of figures such as Princess Augusta, Dorothy Walton, Lucy Craft Laney and Jessye Norman, bringing personal stories and civic history into view.
A Focus for Women’s History Month
Offered as a special program in honor of Women’s History Month, the tour centers on the lives and legacies of Augusta’s women and how they shaped the city’s cultural and civic landscape.
Guided, Conversational, Informative
Expect a curator-led walkthrough with room for questions, emphasizing lively interpretation of artifacts and biographies rather than a passive walk-through.
What the day feels like
What the tour feels like
Over the course of an hour the guide leads small groups through the museum’s two main galleries, pausing at exhibits that illuminate the arc of women’s influence in Augusta and inviting questions as objects, portraits and archival materials connect local life to broader American stories.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The guided visit lasts approximately 1 hour.
The tour departs from the Augusta Museum of History at 560 Reynolds Street, Augusta, GA 30901.
Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for a walking tour through gallery spaces; there are occasional places to sit but most of the hour is spent standing and walking.
This tour is offered in recognition of Women’s History Month and focuses specifically on women who shaped Augusta’s cultural and civic life.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour runs for 1 hour.
Where do we meet?
Meet at the Augusta Museum of History, 560 Reynolds Street, Augusta, GA 30901.
Is this tour suitable for children?
The tour is open to children 10 and older, though it contains a lot of information and time for questions.
Will I be standing a lot?
Yes. This is a walking tour around the museum; there are spots to sit here and there but for the majority of the tour you will be walking.
What will the guide focus on?
The guide highlights the stories of Augusta’s historic women—figures such as Princess Augusta, Dorothy Walton, Lucy Craft Laney and Jessye Norman—across the museum’s first and second floor galleries.
Is the tour tied to a specific event or month?
This special guided tour is offered in celebration of Women’s History Month.