Recently restored to its original gilded look of the 1920s, the Fox Theatre features "Mighty Mo," a classic Moller organ with over 3,600 pipes. The lavish theatre currently hosts Broadway musicals, comedy shows and dance companies throughout the year.See more..
4.5The Old Sorrel Weed House Museum & Tours(2.365 reviews) - Review of 10 o’clock ghost tour Thursday: 10:00 AM - 11:30 PM Speciality Museums • Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings
The Sorrel- Weed House operates Historic Savannah Tours and Haunted Ghost Tours in Savannah. Our purpose is to educate the public on the rich neoclassical Greek Revival architecture of the Sorrel- Weed House and the the famous architect Charles Cluskey who designed it, along with and the cultural history of antebellum Savannah Georgia. A focus is also maintained on Civil War Savannah, and the role of Brigadier General Moxley Sorrel CSA. Moxley served under General James Longstreet and wrote "Recollections of a Confederate Staff Officer". We also operate Haunted Ghost Tours in Savannah, as The Sorrel- Weed House was featured on Ghost Hunters with Jason Hawes and Grant Wilson in 2005, HGTV "If These Walls Could Talk" in 2006, the Travel Channel in 2010, (the Most Terrifying Places in America) and Ghost Adventures with Zak Bagans, Nick Groff and Aaron Goodwin in 2014. In January 1940 - The Society for the Preservation of Savannah Landmarks opened the Sorrel- Weed House to the public. The name of their exhibit was "The Society for the Preservation of Savannah Landmarks Presents a Loan Exhibit of furniture and fine Arts 18th and 19th Centuries at the Sorrel-Weed House on Madison Square. Jan-April 1940" They were founded in 1939 and eventually became the Historic Savannah Foundation. 1954, The Sorrel-Weed House was designated a Georgia State Landmark. It was one of the first houses in Georgia to receive this honor. 2005- The Sorrel Weed House opened to the public for Historic House Tours and Haunted Savannah Ghost Tours. 2010. The Sorrel Weed House was designated a Museum in the State of Georgia.See more..
One of Georgia’s most distinguished structures, the Johnston-Felton-Hay House in Macon was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1974. The house contains more than 18,000 square feet in 24 principal rooms. We invite you to experience the beauty of Hay House on a tour! Guided tours begin at 10:00 a.m. and the last tour starts at 3:00 p.m., Wednesdays through Sundays. We do not offer a noon tour on Wednesdays or Thursdays. Reservations are recommended.See more..
4.5Georgia's Old Governor's Mansion(124 reviews) - Beautiful architectural piece of history Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • History Museums
Completed in 1839, Georgia's Old Governor's Mansion is one of the finest examples of High Greek Revival architecture in the nation. Designed by noted architect Charles Clusky, an Irish immigrant and built by Timothy Porter of Farmington, Connecticut, the Mansion looms over Milledgeville with its stately columns and imposing facade. Serving as the residence for Georgia's chief executives for over thirty years, the Mansion's history encompasses the antebellum, Civil War, and early Reconstruction phases of the state's history. Such noted state leaders as George Crawford, Howell Cobb and Joseph E. Brown resided in the building and used it as a stage for speeches and also to introduce guests of national standing. Georgia's Old Governor’s Mansion also served as a stage on which many elements of the complex social issues of the antebellum period were played out. Slavery and the complexity of society and gender roles are among the issues that shape the history of the building and are explored in tandem with the issues of politics. During the Civil War, the Mansion was claimed as a "prize" in the "March to the Sea," when General William T. Sherman headquartered in the building on November 23, 1864. Following the war, Georgia's seat of government was relocated to Atlanta, and the Mansion was abandoned. Given over to Georgia Normal & Industrial College (currently known as Georgia College) in 1889, the Mansion served as the founding building of the institution and is the campus's most treasured structure. Beginning in the late 1990s, an initiative was begun to return the Mansion to its antebellum splendor. Following five years of intensive historical, structural and material research, Georgia's Old Governor's Mansion began its long awaited historic restoration in November of 2001. Funded through the Georgia General Assembly and a generous grant from the Woodruff Foundation, over three years of painstaking work has restored the original layout, coloration, lighting and appea...See more..
4.5Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson(89 reviews) - Interesting boyhood home of Wilson Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • History Museums
The Woodrow Wilson Boyhood Home, a National Historic Landmark, is located at 419 7th St. within the boundaries of the Augusta Downtown Historic District. The Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson serves as a house museum depicting the life of the 28th President as a boy growing up in Georgia during the Civil War and Reconstruction. As the oldest Presidential residence in the state, it serves as an educational facility and a historic attraction for the City of Augusta, the State of Georgia and the Nation. It is owned and operated by Historic Augusta, Inc.See more..
Victorian period house built in 1885 by Mr. Charles Lapham. House has Queen Anne, Stick and Victorian period elements. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for those 18 and under.See more..
4.5The Crescent(29 reviews) - Worth a stop when in Valdosta! Thursday: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Architectural Buildings
This beautiful home is close to downtown Valdosta and easy to find. The house is surrounded by giant live oaks with Spanish moss which makes for great photos. Someone noticed me outside taking photos of the house and let me in before it was open to take some more photos. Very nice people here!See more..
4.5T.R.R. Cobb House(22 reviews) - Interesting Story on this house Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Architectural Buildings
Went to this house because of the history and architecture. Found way more than I was looking for. The home had been moved from Athens and then returned back to Athens after a long and sorry sojourn in Stone Mountain, Atlanta, Ga. The docent gave an excellent snapshot of the family who built the house, the moving of the home, and the renovations still under way. It is a beautiful home, with period antiques, and some original family antiques and furniture. Take about an hour for tour. FREE, unless you give a small donation.See more..
Stopped in after lunch to see what interesting things they have on display. Wasn't' disappointed. No admission fee but donations are accepted.See more..
5.0Cedartown Museum of Coca-Cola Memorabilia(13 reviews) - New Museum in Cedartown Thursday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
If you don't like the traffic in Atlanta, drive to Cedartown, GA and see the Cedartown Museum of Coca-Cola Memorabilia on Main Street. Using the 1900 Coca-Cola bottling plant in Cedartown, the Morris family, and especially 19-year old Daniel, have been working hard to prepare this place for opening and the result is a fantastic salute to Coca-Cola. The price of admission is very reasonable and the "staff" (the Morris family) are very knowledgeable and hospitable. Be sure to go back often because they are always adding new items to be seen. My favorite is the large mahogany wood bar in the front that came from England. A beautiful monument to the old-style soda fountains.See more..
4.0Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art(9 reviews) - The Grand Old Lady of Augusta Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Art Galleries • Architectural Buildings
5.0Highgate Estate & Gardens(7 reviews) - Beautiful place Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
Highgate Estate & Gardens is a bed & breakfast and a wedding, event and concert venue with two acres of gardens and walkways, an historic house dating from 1810, a pavilion that has seating for up to 150 guests. Bed & Breakfast: we have six spacious bedrooms; five in the Manor House, one in the Groom's Cottage. Queen size beds are in each room. Three Manor House bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms; two Manor House bedrooms share a bathroom in the hallway. The Groom's Cottage has a bathroom on the first floor, the bedroom is on the second floor. A full breakfast is served. We are just a short walk to antique stores, restaurants and our local craft beer brewery, Oconee Brewing Company. See our website to make reservations. Tours of the estate: Highgate is one of the oldest and most beautiful of Greensboro's architectural treasures. The House and gardens are open to the public for tours by appointment only.See more..
4.5Old Stone Church(7 reviews) - I've driven by the Old Stone Church for years. Yesterday I stopped in for a tour. Thursday: Spent 1-2 hours Architectural Buildings
The interior is filled with artifacts from the past, focused on the civil war period. The docent, RC Grant, gave a lot of interesting facts and additional information, including an assortment of jokes.See more..
This is a lovely historical church established in 1750 by the church of England with a small burial ground in back (there have been 5 Episcopal churches on this site). It's also adjacent to the riverwalk but please don't park in the church parking lot if you only plan to do the riverwalk. As you stroll the burial ground (please do not take rubbings of the headstones) you will find the grave of a signer of the constitution, governors, confederate generals of the Civil War, and other important people to Augusta. The inside of the church is lovely. While we were there the organ player was practicing songs and the music was amazing. If you are already doing the riverwalk I recommend taking a quick look at the church.See more..
4.5Clock Tower(6 reviews) - Take an hour to enjoy this simple stop! Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
Beautiful place to have a bag lunch. The view of the church steeples brings you a sense of spirit while taking in nature’s beauty. Well maintained and thought out design.See more..
4.0The Morgan County Courthouse(6 reviews) - court Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Government Buildings
theres names outside and law and police and detectors and jury and a clock and a building yippee !!!!1111See more..
4.5The Solarium(4 reviews) - Nice neighborhood venue for parties, art openings Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings This is a sweet space for parties that are just a tad too big for a house or studio. Old neighborhood building, very clean and bright. Hardwood floors, small kitchen space just for pulling dishes out, nice bathrooms. Rentable. See more..
4.0Boston South Station(3 reviews) - Well run station Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings Sometimes when travelling by train, stations can be hard to negotiate, not this one. Lots of uniformed help with information and a smile. The food Hall fantastic. Well doneSee more..
5.0Hamilton House(3 reviews) - well maintained historic site Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings well kept former home of the predistent of the cotton mill's momma. has to be one of the older homes in the area. served as a hospital during the late unpleasantness.See more..
5.0Bonar Hall(2 reviews) - Historic home privately owned Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings Bonar Hall is an antibellum mansion if there ever was one. It is privately owned and not open to the public unless the owners open it for an event.See more..
5.0Whitfield-Murray Historical Society(2 reviews) - informative home of historical society Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings housed in the former executive offices of the crown cotton mill the building houses the archives and is home to the local historical society. the place is clean and like taking a trip back in time. informative exhibits fill the gallery. meeting rooms are available for gathering and all are made to feel welcome. the grounds are well maintained and a delight to stroll through. the art work of pete sims graces the site inside and out. check out the textile exhibit as it does a nice job of detailing the industry that is so important to the area.See more..
4.0The Tate House(1 review) - The house represents life of the well-to-do from a bye gone era. Architectural Buildings
4.0Bedingfield Inn Historic Site(1 review) - Thought-provoking land mark in a town struggling to thrive Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
We discovered the Bedingfield Inn when we drove into the town of Lumpkin, GA to get a picnic lunch to take to Providence Canyon. Bedingfield Inn is a lovingly restored Victorian stagecoach inn built around 1836. Located in the center of the city, it stands out amongst the dilapidated closed-up buildings. We walked around the 2-story inn building, peering in the windows. On the front of the building, there are 2 entrance doors, one for the men to enter a "public" room where they could socialize and drink. Since women were not supposed to be seen in such places with the men, the women had a separate entrance into a parlor where they could visit together. Behind the Inn is a single story building, which was perhaps a kitchen area. Although there is a historic marker, it does not provide details about the layout of the site. There is also a garden, which was overgrown, but appeared to have roses, and then there was a log cabin "dog trot", roughly from the same period I guess. The buildings are interesting to see, as they represent the bustling frontier times dominated by an agrarian plantation lifestyle. For me, though, the greater intrigue of this site is the story of how such a booming city has turned into a near ghost-town. We passed a closed bbq restaurant and a Dollar General (which had very limited selection). We couldn't find a picnic lunch, but we left with lots to think about.See more..
Old Gaissert Homeplace(0 review) Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings This Plantation Plain home, on Highway 362 northeast of Williamson, was built in 1827. Known also as the Mary Brook Farm or the Williamson Place, its architect and builder are unknown. Its owners were honored with a 2002 Georgia Centennial Farm Award for family farmers preserving historic properties.See more..
Karen Walker(0 review) Spent More than 3 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings See more..
