Parks and Attractions

Midway Museum, Congregational Church, and Cemetery

Visitors to the museum will get an idea of what life was like for landowners in coastal Georgia during the late 18th century and early 19th century. Doors are open from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. Tuesday through Saturday and from 2 to 4 P.M. on Sunday. It's closed on Monday. The small admission charge includes access to nearby Midway Congregational Church.

Built in 1792, the Midway Congregational Church architecture is a style reminiscent of Colonial New England, reflecting the founders' Puritan background. The British burned the first church in 1778. The church has no heating system or artificial lights, but the Midway Society holds services at the church in the month of April each year.

The Midway Cemetery is open to the public and a map is available at the Museum to provide a self-guided tour. Researchers believe Midway Cemetery was laid out in the late 1750s and contains about 1,200 graves. Among those buried there is Daniel Stewart, who attained the rank of brigadier after fighting in the Revolution and Indian Wars and was the greatgrandfather of President Theodore Roosevelt; Fort Stewart in nearby Hinesville is named after him.

To get to Midway, take 1-95 south to Exit 76 and turn right on U.S. 17 and clustered just down the road are all three attractions. Call (912) 884-5837 for more information.

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