Title: Augusta State University in Summerville - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Augusta State University Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Augusta-State-University-Hotels.0-l6142665-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Augusta State University Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Augusta-State-University.d6142665.Car-Rental-Guide)[Summerville Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Summerville.d553248635976480287.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Augusta State University Tours and Activities ![Home of Freeman Walker, outstanding citizen of early Georgia. Born in Virginia in 1780, he came to Richmond County in his youth and studied law. Freeman Walker, in 1826, deeded 70 acres of land to the United States Government to be used as an arsenal-the site now of the Junior College of Augusta. He reserved one acre as a family burial ground, known as the Walker Cemetery. He was the father of Maj. Gen. W. H. T. Walker, CSA. Admitted to the bar in 1802, he followed a life of public service; City Attorney for three years and Mayor of Augusta 1817-19, being the first to hold the city´s chief executive office under the name of Mayor, and Brigade Inspector of Gen. Valentine Walker´s brigade in 1813. He represented Richmond County in both branches of the State Legislature and represented Georgia in the U. S. Senate. His speech on the Missouri Compromise attracted nation-wide attention. He died in 1827 and is buried in the Walker Cemetery.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976480287/cde060cd-8401-4362-8a1d-35cd6c19daa3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Home of Freeman Walker, outstanding citizen of early Georgia. Born in Virginia in 1780, he came to Richmond County in his youth and studied law. Freeman Walker, in 1826, deeded 70 acres of land to the United States Government to be used as an arsenal-the site now of the Junior College of Augusta. He reserved one acre as a family burial ground, known as the Walker Cemetery. He was the father of Maj. Gen. W. H. T. Walker, CSA. Admitted to the bar in 1802, he followed a life of public service; City Attorney for three years and Mayor of Augusta 1817-19, being the first to hold the city´s chief executive office under the name of Mayor, and Brigade Inspector of Gen. Valentine Walker´s brigade in 1813. He represented Richmond County in both branches of the State Legislature and represented Georgia in the U. S. Senate. His speech on the Missouri Compromise attracted nation-wide attention. He died in 1827 and is buried in the Walker Cemetery.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976480287/cde060cd-8401-4362-8a1d-35cd6c19daa3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Augusta State University Activities --- --- ### Popular places to visit ![This is Lake Olmstead Park , a beautiful little park in the heart of Augusta, GA. Several canals and bodies of water run to the lake, those waters eventually connect to the savannah river. Highly recommended when in AUGUSTA.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034963/3cbfd280-f248-4e5a-b1e0-46ed79d2d5db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Olmstead Park After visiting Lake Olmstead Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Augusta. [](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Olmstead-Park-West-End.d911211302889033728.Vacation-Attraction) ![Paine College is a private, historically black Methodist liberal arts college in Augusta, Georgia. It is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. Paine College offers undergraduate degrees in the liberal arts, business administration, and education through residential, commuter, and off-site programs.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034963/10daf9a6-a0de-4a1c-9d47-191ab85b8bc3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Paine College Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Paine College during your stay in Augusta. [](https://expedia.ca/Paine-College-Augusta.d641408581796368384.Vacation-Attraction) ![The Augusta Canal Interpretive Center at Enterprise Mill featuring heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071949/d5bd1595-8990-4644-bb33-67d7b09edf81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Augusta Canal Interpretive Center at Enterprise Mill Hike, bike and kayak along this scenic canal and learn about the historic role it played in the Industrial Revolution and the American Civil War. 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