Once an influential center for political, economic, and religious life,
the colonial town of Midway was founded by New England Puritans in 1752.
These colonists were strongly in favor of independence from Great Britain,
and during the Revolution the church and most of the buildings in the town
were burned by the British. The church was rebuilt in 1792. Also remaining
to represent the colonial era of Midway are the historic 1756 cemetery
and a segment of the historic "Old Sunbury Road" now a portion
of Georgia highway 38. The Midway Museum, a raised cottage style house
typical of those built on the coast in the 18th century, features exhibits,
documents, and furnishings commemorating 18th and early 19th century life.
LOCATION
The Midway Historic District is at the junction of US Highway 17 and
Georgia Highway 38, 30 miles south of Savannah.
ADDRESS
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 195
Midway, GA 31320
TELEPHONE
(912) 884-5837.
OPERATING HOURS
The museum is open Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 am. - 4:00 p.m., Sunday 2:00
p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Closed holidays.
CLIMATE, RECOMMENDED CLOTHING
Semi-tropical; summers generally hot and humid with insects. Spring/fall
general mild with several cold spells. Check weather forecast in winter.
Good walking shoes.
DIRECTIONS
From I-95, take exit 13 west. The Midway Historic District is at the
junction of US Highway 17 and Georgia Highway 38.
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ADJACENT VISITOR ACTIVITIES
Historic Darien, Fort King George Historic Site,
Sapelo Island, Dorchester
Academy, Sunbury, Fort Morris, and Historic
Savannah.
