Memorable Mother's Day

My sole request this Mother's Day was to have a family picnic at the 
Hagler Memorial Garden 
which is located in downtown Augusta
 at the corner of Telfair Street and Courthouse Lane. 

The Hagler Garden was established by John C. Hagler III 

honoring his late father, and 2 uncles.

We discovered the garden 9 years ago when my neice, Amelia, 
was working on a 2nd Grade Social Studies project.

When it was our turn for the project, 

we took pictures of the garden and enjoyed 

spending time talking about family history 

and playing in the fountain pool. 

Today we found the fountain has been removed, the pool dirty, 

yet the bones of a lovely garden. 

A few heavy benches, camellias and boxwoods would restore the garden 

back to "picture" perfect condition leaving a legacy for future generations.

There will be many more "Social" dances, family reunions 

and the Hagler Garden would be a memorable stop.