Georgia

An Eagle Island State of Mind

A trip to Georgia gives you an eagle island state of mind. From eating seafood, to exploring the wilderness, there is plenty to do.

Dahlonega, Georgia’s Wine Trail Tempts Vine Lovers

Fall is the best time of year to travel the Dahlonega Wine Trail in North Georgia to sample the award-winning fruits of the harvest. And pan for gold!

Atlanta: A Whirlwind Weekend With MARTA

Jaclyn C. Stevenson writes about MARTA, Atlanta’s subway system and the city it serves.

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park: a Stunning Landscape

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park is the ancestral homeland of the Muscogee Nation, with four generations of prehistoric cultures, and the largest archeological dig in history.

A Belle of the South: Savannah, Georgia

Savannah Georgia. Taking the walking tour and learning about the long history, and the trolley tour that brings out costumed locals…What to do, where to eat and stay.

Georgia: Visiting the Allman Brothers’ Big House

Allman Brother’s house from 1970-73 was the Big House in Macon Georgia. Today this house is a museum where fans can view musical memorabilia from the popular band.

Savannah Georgia: A Past That’s Not Even Past

Historic Savannah Georgia is a beautifully restored southern city famous for history tours, ghosts and stately mansions.

Lunchbox Lore in Columbus, Georgia

Lunchbox Lore in Georgia, a visit to the Lunchbox Museum and meeting Allen Woodall, who wrote the book about collectible lunchboxes and their history.

Georgia’s Contributions to the US Civil Rights Trail

The addition of Georgia to the US Civil Rights Trail has added eleven important sites that help tell the story of the Civil Rights Movement in the US.

Georgia’s Film Industry is Booming

Georgia has had a boom in film and television production in the state, and that has led to a big increase in movie and tv tourism.

A Rare Chance for Americans from Coast to Coast to See a Solar Eclipse

On August 21, 2017, Americans will have a unique opportunity to view a complete solar eclipse as it traverses the country — a guide to where to see it happen.

Georgia: A Rustic Retreat to Truly Get Away from it All

The Hostel in the Forest is a rustic retreat in rural Brunswick, Georgia, where you can swim in a pond, enjoy walks in the woods and eat vegetarian food.

Okefenokee Swamp: Kayaking Among the Alligators

One of the Seven Natural Wonders of Georgia, the Okefenokee swamp, on the Floridan border, 400,000 acres, is the largest blackwater swamp in North America.

Savannah Ghost Stories

Savannah ghost stories: A ‘Ghost Walk’ tour of Savannah, Georgia, where it’s estimated more than sixty percent of the houses are haunted – Savannah ghost

SHOW NOTES

In this episode, we head to Lower Manhattan to explore the layers of history hidden beneath the skyscrapers of Wall Street. Longtime GoNOMAD contributor Susmita Sengupta, a New Yorker with a sharp eye for the city’s past, takes us on a walking journey through the Financial District — revealing the colonial streets, early American landmarks, and sacred spaces that shaped the beginnings of the United States.

We begin at the New York Stock Exchange, but instead of watching the crowds, Susmita leads us to the Federal Hall National Memorial, the “Birthplace of American Government,” where George Washington took the oath of office in 1789. The Doric columns, the bronze Washington statue, and the preserved balcony inside all bring the early republic vividly to life.

Just steps away stands Trinity Church Wall Street, a Gothic masterpiece and the oldest public building still in use in Manhattan. Inside, its stained glass windows glow above the grave of Alexander Hamilton, one of America’s most influential Founding Fathers.

We continue to St. Paul’s Chapel, the Georgian-era sanctuary where Washington prayed after his inauguration, before wandering toward Stone Street, a cobblestone lane dating back to the Dutch colonial era — built by enslaved Africans and now lined with lively restaurants.

Susmita then guides us to Fraunces Tavern Museum, a Revolutionary War landmark where patriots gathered and history unfolded. Across the street, she discovers the preserved remains of 17th‑century New Amsterdam, including the 1667 foundations of the Lovelace Tavern, visible beneath glass panels in the sidewalk.

The journey concludes at the powerful and moving African Burial Ground National Monument, the largest colonial-era burial site for enslaved and free Africans in North America. Rediscovered in 1991, it now stands as a solemn memorial and educational center honoring more than 400 individuals whose labor helped build New York City.

This episode is a thoughtful walk through the origins of the city — a reminder that beneath the financial capital of the world lies a deep, complex, and essential American story.

Written by GoNOMAD contributor Susmita Sengupta.

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