Historic Augusta Inc. Receives Grant for Research on African Americans in the 1860s

Augusta Aiken, GA, September 24, 2026 —

Historic Augusta Inc. has been awarded a grant to support its upcoming research initiative focused on the lives of African Americans in Augusta, Georgia, during the 1860s. The grant will fund a comprehensive study aiming to shed light on the community’s experiences and contributions during this pivotal decade.

The research will specifically examine the roles African Americans played within households across Augusta. A significant aspect of this study will involve investigating their presence and activities within the Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson, a historic site managed by Historic Augusta Inc.

The 1860s marked a period of profound change and transition in the American South, following the Civil War and the abolition of slavery. This research is expected to provide deeper insights into the daily lives, social structures, and economic activities of African Americans in Augusta during this era.

Details regarding the specific amount of the grant, the duration of the research project, and the researchers involved were not immediately available. Historic Augusta Inc. has not yet released a timeline for the completion of the study or plans for public dissemination of the findings.

The organization’s focus on the Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson suggests an effort to contextualize the history of the site within the broader social landscape of Augusta during the period. This approach aims to offer a more complete understanding of the area’s past by exploring the lives of all its inhabitants, not just those historically highlighted.

Further information regarding the scope of the research, potential partnerships, and anticipated outcomes is expected to be released by Historic Augusta Inc. as the project progresses.

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