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James Brown Arena (formerly known as Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center) was a multi-purpose complex located in Augusta, Georgia. It was managed by Spectra Experiences . The arena seated 8,000 and was renamed the James Brown Arena, in honor of musician James Brown on August 22, 2006.
Now an events center. St. Paul's Episcopal Church— Founded in 1750, it is the oldest church in Augusta. Was burned to the ground in 1916 with many other buildings. It was rebuilt in 1919. United States Post Office and Courthouse; Downtown Augusta contains a large amount of historical homes, many being built in the 19th century.
May served five 1-year terms during the period of the Civil War. In 1865, he was ordered by Georgia Governor Joseph E. Brown to burn the large amounts of cotton stored in Augusta warehouses "on the approach of the Yankees," so it would not fall into enemy's hands. As it turned out, the Union Army never came to Augusta. [6] James T. Gardiner 1866
A mural of glasses and a mustache honors Co-Owner Amy Adamo's father, Vance, at Vance's Bakery Bar in downtown Augusta on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Vance's serves up boozy treats and cocktails.
Augusta Chronicle: Death of jail inmate fueled fire for riots 2000 article about the May 1970 Augusta riots; Augusta Chronicle: Brown eased crowd during riots 2006 article about James Brown's role in trying to calm 1970 city riots; Augusta Chronicle: Race Relations 2004–2005 series of articles on local race relations
James Brown: Soul musician, bandleader, songwriter, dancer, and record producer who was a major figure of 20th century music, often referred to as the "Godfather of Soul", [12] and, in his over 50-year career, influenced the development of several music genres; [13] namesake of James Brown Blvd. and the James Brown Arena [6] Anna Gardner Goodwin
The James Brown Arena is the largest venue in Augusta. It is used for a variety of events. Notably, the arena was named for Augusta-native musician James Brown just prior to his death in 2006. [1] The Augusta Symphony is a full concert orchestra that performs four major series each year. [1]
Augusta's Story – This exhibit explores the region's history. It is composed of artifacts from the prehistoric times to James Brown, the Godfather of Soul.Artifacts include a diorama of Stallings Island culture, slave-made pottery from the antebellum era, 12-pounder bronze Napoleon Cannon tube, and an 1869 steam fire engine that shows the destruction of the 1916 fire.