Savannah's picturesque historic district brings the traditional southern atmosphere to life.See more..
4.0Centennial Olympic Park(4.347 reviews) - A Launchpad for Essential ATL Attractions Thursday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Parks
Built for the 1996 Summer Olympic Games, this public park offers weekly free concerts, a dancing water fountain for the kids and a memorial quilt in remembrance of the victims of the 1996 Olympic bombing.See more..
4.5Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site(3.488 reviews) - From start to finish—- this tour is Tull of interesting information about Dr. King. Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites
Start at the visitor center and then work your way around the three main sites in this historic park: the home in which the leader of the Civil Rights movement in America was born, the church where he preached and the memorial site where he is buried. A major Atlanta attraction, the park draws some 500,000 visitors each year.See more..
4.5Olde Pink House(3.048 reviews) - We loved The Olde Pink House Thursday: 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM Historic Sites • Mysterious Sites
The Olde Pink House is a must restaurant to put on your agenda when visiting Savannah! Delicious food, Excellent staff. Fantastic atmosphere. The shrimp and grits appetizer was scrumptious as was the rest of our meal. They have a vocalist who sings for birthdays, anniversaries and other occasions. And when we talked to her in the hall, she asked our favorite singer and she then proceeded to sing one of Aretha Franklin’s songs right there! Phenomenal. We highly recommend going down to the tavern bar where there is live music starting at 7:30 pm. The atmosphere is cozy and relaxing down there and just away from everything!See more..
4.5Fort Pulaski National Monument(2.697 reviews) - Great fort! Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • Historic Walking Areas • Monuments & Statues
Fort Pulaski National Monument has one of the best preserved nineteenth century masonry fortifications in the United States. It was also the site of a major artillery duel during the Civil War that saw the first major use of rifled artillery in battle. You can tour the fortress, see living historians bringing the past to life, or watch an artillery demonstration that really immerses visitors with the sights and sounds of conflict. The monument however, is more than just a fort. We have over 5000 acres of pristine saltwater marsh, one of the largest concentrations of marsh along the coast of Georgia. Combine that with miles of trails and you have a great way to get away from our cultural history and surround yourself with the natural beauty of Cockspur Island, the heart of the monument.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..
4.5Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters(2.341 reviews) - Excellent tour Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • History Museums
Built as a beautiful Regency style mansion in 1819, the Owens-Thomas House, along with its adjacent gardens, carriage house, and slave quarters, allows visitors to explore the complicated relationships between the most and least powerful people in the city of Savannah in the early 19th century. Only a seven-minute walk from Telfair Museums’ other two sites, this historic home offers a completely different experience. Telfair Museums’ Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters has paused all docent led tours indefinitely due to COVID-19. Guests may independently navigate the historic home with an audio tour available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or our website.See more..
4.5Wormsloe Historic Site(1.869 reviews) - Great experience! Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • State Parks
A breathtaking live oak avenue leads visitors one mile down a colonial road to a vistor center, where they can watch short historical film, tour a museum, and browse a gift shop. A walking trail leads to the 1737 tabby ruins of the oldest remaining structure in the Savannah. Trails meander past scenic marsh views to the Colonial Life Area, where costumed interpreters provide living history demonstrations in the afternoons, weather permitting. Five more miles of nature trails are available for those who are more adventurous.See more..
4.5Juliette Gordon Low's Birthplace(1.613 reviews) - Troop tour & program Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites
The Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace is Savannah's first Registered National Historic Landmark. Enjoy a guided tour, tracing the arc of Juliette Gordon Low's life and the Movement she founded that continues to build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.See more..
4.0Mercer Williams House Museum(1.492 reviews) - Perfect Way to Spend an Hour Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites
Guided tours of historic mansion featured in "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" featuring five centuries of artwork and antiques collected by notable historic preservationist Jim Williams.See more..
4.5Atlanta History Center(1.448 reviews) - Amazing museum, grounds and historical home (Swan House) Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Gardens • History Museums
The Atlanta History Center was founded on the big ideas and relentless fascination of 14 Atlantans who were emphatic about our city’s historical relevance in society. In a sense, our organization was created by Atlanta’s biggest fans, and we love that detail. In 1926, these founding members introduced the Atlanta Historical Society into the world with one mission: to help preserve Atlanta’s history. In 1990, after decades of collecting, researching, publishing and celebrating the early stories of our great Southern community, the Atlanta Historical Society and all of its holdings officially became the Atlanta History Center.See more..
4.5Fort Frederica National Monument(1.167 reviews) - Beautiful and Historical Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • Monuments & Statues
This beautiful park was the site of one of the first British colonies.See more..
4.5Oakland Cemetery(1.162 reviews) - Lots of history amidst beautiful scenery...great place to stroll!! Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Cemeteries
Step back in time in Atlanta's most tangible link to the past, Oakland Cemetery. This historical park is the final resting place for many Civil War soldiers, golfing legend Bobby Jones, and "Gone With the Wind" author Margaret Mitchell. Tours are available on weekends at 10:00, 2:00, 4:00, and 6:30 (March-October) and by request.See more..
4.5Little White House(847 reviews) - Great History and Information Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM Historic Sites • History Museums
President Franklin D. Roosevelt built his "Little White House" in Warm Springs, Georgia, in 1932 while serving as governor of New York.See more..
Andersonville National Historic Site pays tribute to all American prisoners of war. The park has three features: the National Prisoner of War Museum, the site of the Andersonville prison, and the Andersonville National Cemetery.The National Prisoner of War Museum commemorates the sacrifices of all American prisoners of war. Museum exhibits tell the story of prisoners of war using artifacts, visuals, text and oral history interviews with former prisoners of war. Two 30-minute introductory films alternate thoughout the day. The museum is open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. A tour road encircles the Andersonville prison site; a self-guided driving tour is available. The Andersonville National Cemetery contains the graves of nearly 13,000 Union prisoners of war. The national cemetery is still active and contains over 20,000 interments.Most visitors spend at least two hours in the park. Those with an interest in the Civil War or military history could easily spend most of the day.See more..
4.5Swan House(638 reviews) - Worth a visit Thursday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Gardens • History Museums
Enter the iconic blue doors of Atlanta's Swan House and discover a world of culture, commerce, quality, and comfort. Constructed in 1928 at the end of the Jazz Age, the house missed the Depression by mere months. Swan House was the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward and Emily Inman. They built the house for entertaining – we hope you enjoy it, too!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..
Few U.S. Presidents have had such close ties with where they were born and raised. The rural southern culture of Plains, Georgia, that revolves around farming, church, and school had a large influence in molding the character and in shaping the political policies of the 39th President of the United States. The site includes President Carter's residence, boyhood farm, school, and the railroad depot, which served as his campaign headquarters during the 1976 election. The Plains High School serves as the park's museum and visitor center. The Jimmy Carter National Preservation District includes part of the town of Plains and its environs. The area surrounding the residence is under the protection of the Secret Service and the home is not open to the public. The Carters returned to Plains in January 1981. The former President and First Lady pursue many of the goals of the administration through The Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta, which has programs to alleviate human suffering and to promote human rights and world peace. When they are in Plains, Carter teaches Sunday school at Maranatha Baptist Church to which the public is invited. The Carters' ties to Plains have endured the stresses of public life, remaining as strong as they were decades ago.See more..
4.5Pebble Hill Plantation(304 reviews) - Number One Must See in Thomasville! Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites
Pebble Hill Plantation is an estate of 3,000 acres located in Thomasville, Georgia. With two distinct eras, Pebble Hill Plantation is rich in its history and its beauty. Established in the 1820's by Thomas Jefferson Johnson, it survived the Civil War and Reconstruction. Johnson's daughter Julia Ann Mitchell continued to own the historic Pebble Hill until the 1890's. Pebble Hill's modern history begins with its acquisition by Howard Melville Hanna from Cleveland, Ohio in 1896. At that time Thomasville had become a resort area frequented by northern visitors. Hanna's daughter, Kate Hanna Ireland Harvey was given Pebble Hill in 1901 by her father. She enjoyed the site as a winter home and shooting plantation and developed Pebble Hill as it is today. After Mrs. Harvey's death in 1936, the property passed to her daughter, Elisabeth Ireland Poe, who died in 1978. Through her generosity, a private foundation was established so her beloved Pebble Hill could be enjoyed by the public.See more..
4.5Stately Oaks(296 reviews) - The verbal credentials of this house's docents, the feeling portrayed made history become a reality. Thursday: Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Stately Oaks is an 1839 antebellum house listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Its plain Greek Revival architecture is representative of the era in which it was built. It was originally constructed in 1839 by Mr. Whitmill Allen who sold his home to Robert McCord in 1858 and then moved to Tyler, Texas. It is located in Jonesboro, GA., the very city where Scarlett had to pay the taxes on Tara. Even though Tara only existed in Margaret Mitchell's imagination, she placed Tara in Clayton County where she had visited relatives who lived on a large plantation south of Jonesboro. Many of the stories she heard as a child are in the movie. Clayton County is truly home of Gone With the Wind. Also on site, are a one room schoolhouse, a tenant cabin, cook's house, country store, blacksmith shop and Native American Indian Village.See more..
Hills & Dales Estate is the historic home and garden of textile magnate Fuller E. Callaway. Located in LaGrange, Georgia. The centerpiece of the estate is a beautiful Georgian-Italian style home built in 1916. Designed by the noted architectural firm of Hentz & Reid it is one of the finest homes built toward the end of the country house era. The home was occupied by two generations of the Callaway family and contains all of the families' original furnishings. Formal gardens surrounding the home and were created by the original owner of the property, Sarah Coleman Ferrell prior to the Civil War. Within the gardens visitors will see many of Sarah's religiously inspired planting including a large planting of the word "God" and her personal motto "God is Love." The extensive formal boxwood garden also feature an herb garden, greenhouse, fountains and garden sculpture. The 35-acre estate, complemented by a Visitor Center containing family artifacts and displays, opened to the public in 2004. In May of 2010 twenty additional rooms on the second and third floor of the home opened for tours.See more..
4.5Archibald Smith Plantation Home(202 reviews) - A Southern Plantation experience Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites
Hidden among the trees in historic Roswell, Georgia, sits a graceful home constructed by one of Roswell’s founding families, the Smiths. In 1838, the Smith family and 30 of their slaves left two struggling plantations along the Georgia coast to make a new start with 300 acres of cotton farmland north of the Roswell Square. Their home, built by slave labor in 1845, was preserved by three generations of the Smith family and is now open to the public as a museum. Three generations of the Smith family lived in the home and saved many of their belongings. For over 160 years, Smith Plantation stood the test of time as all around it the small mill village of Roswell transformed into a bustling metropolitan suburb. The home has since become one of the best examples of vernacular architecture, as well as cultural and historical interpretation, found in the region.See more..
5.0Hardman Farm(182 reviews) - Amazing time at Hardman Farms--Fran is a terrific tour guide! Thursday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Travel through centuries of culture at Hardman Farm State Historic Site along the iconic Unicoi Turnpike, once a Native American trail, passing through a historic farm landscape and linking Georgia’s earliest inhabitants with the enduring legacy of the Nichols and Hardman families’ and their Nineteenth Century Italianate mansion.See more..
5.0Jimmy Carter Boyhood Farm(176 reviews) - Rainy day all worth going Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites
We were looking for a quiet vacation and decided this area was promising. Learning about jimmy carter and his younger years was very interesting. Although he was before our time, it was still nice to learn that he stays close to his roots. Even heard he goes to his boyhood home about twice a week and chats with people. See more..
An Indian burial site for the star-crossed lovers.See more..
4.5Sacred Heart Cultural Center(166 reviews) - Architectural Beauty Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites
Built c.1898, this former Catholic Church is an architectural masterpiece featuring 15 distinct brick styles, 94 stained glass windows and Italian marble altars. It is a popular rental venue and hosts art exhibitions, concerts, festivals & more. Free self guided tours, an Audio Tour available and Gift Shop of regional items and great gifts, jewelry, books, art and more.See more..
4.5Bulloch Hall(129 reviews) - Christmas at Bullock Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites
Childhood home of President Theodore Roosevelt's mother, Martha Bullock, is an 1840 Greek Revival mansion featuring restored rooms with period furnishings.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..
This is a respectful way of living- just love that William H Jackson thought so much of this tree that he made sure the tree would enjoy a life without the interference of people. This is something to celebrate and enjoy. The tree is located on a small street with homes. It doesn't take time or money to briefly enjoy the happiness that exudes from this space. The bird chirps and the wind filters through the leaves. Just beautiful. See more..
4.5Barrington Hall(107 reviews) - Majestic antebellum house museum - Looks like Gone w/ the Wind! Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites
Barrington Hall sits on seven acres in downtown Historic Roswell. In the 1830s, Barrington Hall's builder, Barrington King, and his father, Roswell King, co-founded the colony which became Roswell. On your visit to Barrington Hall you will be inspired by generations of the King family, who preserved Barrington Hall for more than 160 years. They come to life in furnishings, artifacts, and stories spanning from 1838 until the city of Roswell acquired the home in 2005. On the grounds, explore the only antebellum public garden in the greater Atlanta area, along with numerous original outbuildings.See more..
4.5New Echota(91 reviews) - New Echota, Cherokee Capital prior to Trail of Tears removal. Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites
We are interested in the Cherokee and the awful removal of the people during the Trail of Tears. I was researching some info and found the New Echota Historical Site in Calhoun Ga. I highly recommend this trip. Very educational and very knowledgeable staff. New Echota was the Capital of the Cherokee until the removal in 1838. When you first enter and after paying the small fee you can view the museum area which has some very informative displays. You can watch a short video of around 15 minutes which is extremely informative. Once done inside you then do the self guided tour outside via a tour map. Very well worth this amazing visit.See more..
5.0Bellevue(90 reviews) - Don’t miss this one Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites
This Greek Revival mansion was built 1853 to 1855 by Benjamin Harvey Hill for his wife, Caroline Holt Hill. Senator Hill served in the Georgia Legislature, Confederate Congress, and U.S. House and Senate. One of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture in the state. The exterior features ionic columns across wide porticoes.Located in the heart of LaGrange, Georgia the mansion is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is designated a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.Open for ToursTuesday through Saturday10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.Closed Sunday, Monday, & holidaysSee more..
4.5Cannonball House(90 reviews) - Very informative historical home Thursday: 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM Historic Sites
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed this historical home. The museum docent was passionate with the history and furnishings of the home. His passion showed for the civil war -he is a civil war reenactor and had a wealth of knowledge. 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..
4.5Gwinnett Historic Courthouse(86 reviews) - Bravo Gwinnett County for your preservation Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Historic Sites
Built in 1885, the Gwinnet Historic Courthouse sits on the square in historic downtown Lawrenceville. Voted Best Place for a Wedding in 2008 and 2010 by Gwinnett Magazine and 2009 Planners Choice Award for weddings, we are the ideal location for your next special event. Our Superior Court Ballroom seats 200 comfortably for dinner with ample dance floor space and original judges bench for the DJ. You choose the caterer and we allow alcohol, so you can customize your event to meet your needs and desires. For your convenience, we also offer linen and decor rentals to make your event that much more special. Your ballroom rental will include use of the newly renovated caterers prep kitchen, Grand Jury Room which is ideal as the brides ready room or lounge, Grand foyer and staircase, turret (balcony) for beautiful photos or bouquet toss and banquet tables, chairs, buffet station and cake tables set to your specifications. For vow renewals or second time is the charm-ers, we have an Intimate Wedding Package for 30 or fewer guests. Let us take care of the details, including the reception, cake and flowers. You come ready for the ceremony and bring the rings and the officiant. After all, your special day should be simple and carefree, leaving you with plenty of energy to enjoy the moment. Please call our knowledgable and friendly staff to schedule your appointment to visit the courthouse for your next special event.See more..
5.0Chief Vann House Historic Site(84 reviews) - Great for history buffs Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites
During the 1790s, James Vann became a Cherokee Indian leader and wealthy businessman. He established the largest and most prosperous plantation in the Cherokee Nation, covering 1,000 acres of what is now Murray County. In 1804 he completed construction of a beautiful 2 ½ story brick home that was the most elegant in the Cherokee Nation. After Vann was murdered in 1809, his son Joseph inherited the mansion and plantation. Joseph was also a Cherokee leader and became even more wealthy than his father. In the 1830s almost the entire Cherokee Nation was forced west by state and federal troops on the infamous Trail of Tears. The Vann family lost their elegant home, rebuilding in the Cherokee Territory of Oklahoma. Today the Vann House survives as Georgia’s best-preserved historic Cherokee Indian home. A guided tour allows visitors to see the house which features beautiful hand carvings, a remarkable “floating” staircase, a 12-foot mantle and fine antiques.See more..
Meadow Garden is one of Georgia’s oldest dwellings. This national historic landmark is a quiet and inviting oasis in the midst of the industrialized city of Augusta, Georgia. Meadow Garden was the home of George Walton, one of the youngest signers of the Declaration of Independence. Come and visit this beautiful treasure! Guided tours are available Monday-Friday, 10:00AM to 4:00. Tours are available on Saturday by appointment only.See more..
4.5Prater's Mill(78 reviews) - We love Praters Mill Thursday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Historic Sites
Nothing big but, some history of Whitfield County. A trail and pavilions to have your event. Contact the staff for affordable rentals. You can always stop by for free with family to enjoy the area when there are no events going on. See more..
4.5Heritage Hall(77 reviews) - Beautiful historic house with interesting antiques Thursday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Historic Sites
My daughter and I visited Heritage Hall on a Sunday afternoon. Our tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable. We could tell that she loved her job and we had a fabulous tour! Please note that visitors must make an appointment and masks are required. When setting up our tour, the guide reminded us of the mask requirement and social distancing, which we appreciated. I highly recommend visiting Heritage Hall.See more..
4.5Callaway Plantation(72 reviews) - Very interesting Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites
The plantation's hours may be subject to change due to the holiday's please call before coming out for a tour. Happy Holiday's!See more..
Very interesting tour led by a knowledgeable guide who is obviously passionate about local history. The Rogers House represents middle-class life in the early 1800s, while the Rose Cottage represents life as it was for a woman who worked hard to make ends meet by taking in laundry and mending. The quilt in her bedroom is a treasure and says a great deal about the woman. I really enjoyed the architectural details and the antique furnishings. Be sure to find out what the little metal thing on the stove was used for (hint: it's not a cheese grater!).See more..
4.5Marietta National Cemetery(58 reviews) - Serene & Touching of the Heart & Mind ! Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Cemeteries
A serene place that stimulates appreciation and emotions ! A fitting monument to those who gave their lives for our form of government and freedom. More that 10,000 Union Soldiers and Officers from the Civil War are buried here. There are also persons from other wars: Revolutionary, WW I, WW II, Korean, & Vietnam. Nearly 20,000 soldiers and family members in total. The white markers with names, dates and the involved war are very touching. This National Cemetery with more than 20 acres of graves on a beautiful hill with scattered trees was established in 1866 after Sherman's Atlanta Campaign. It was placed on the National Registry of Historic Places during the fall of 1998. It is located between Roswell St and Washington Ave (South to North) and Rogers and Rock Streets (West to East). They even have a Pearl Harbor Monument that was added Dec 7, 1996. I am very sorry that I lived in Marietta, GA for more 25 years before I walked these hallowed grounds! I pause and salute them all !See more..
The Agrirama was purchased by ABAC in 2011 and the name was changed to Georgia Museum of Agriculture & Historic Village.See more..
4.5Elder Mill Covered Bridge(49 reviews) - Peaceful place in nature, off the beaten path! Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Bridges
We live close to this old covered bridge. There isn't a lot of parking but it's worth the visit if you are in this area or passing through. If you love old covered bridges and dirt roads and the view of water running over rocks; you'll enjoy this place! It's peaceful, quite and once in a while you can see you a deer walk by. The architecture of the bridge is interesting. Makes a great place for prom, homecoming and senior pictures too. See more..
Nice layout. Very clean and well kept. Trails, lakes, old restored fire watchtower. Dollar Store fairly close, but no “big” grocery near. Athens a hour away if your looking for restaurants. Heavy’s BBQ just done road, but only open Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Museum on park site also open only on weekends. See more..
The Guy who greeted me was very friendly and very knowledgeable about the site. Also watch the video they offer it explains some features in the house and then tour the house. It had three stories kind of, you have the top story and the main floor and then in one section you have a lower kitchen area. Well worth the drive out and the admission paid. It is only open on Sat and Sun but not a problem for me since I needed something to do on a weekend day.See more..
4.5Byron Herbert Reece Farm and Heritage Center(46 reviews) - A Glimpse Into The Past Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Farms
Byron Herbert Reece was an award-winning poet and novelist who still saw his major life's calling to be tending his family's farm in a steep valley beside Wolf Creek in southern Appalachia. His farm has been beautifully preserved as a monument both to his literary achievements and to help people today learn about what life was like on a farm in the first half of the 20th century. Reece wrote: "From bits and shards in idle times I made these stories, shaped these rhymes May they engage some friendly tongue When I am past the reach of song." Many educational displays in the original farm buildings help guests understand the hardships and rewards of farm life in Appalachia.See more..
Hurricane Shoals Park & Historical Heritage Village is a Jackson County owned facility. The shoals were a sacred holy site to the Creek and Cherokee. The Heritage Village is an eclectic collection of historical buildings that have been saved and moved to the park. There is much to do at this attraction. Admission except for mini golf us free.See more..
I am not from Georgia, so I am not familiar with Robert Toombs or his impact on Georgia history. I did enjoy the tour of his house. It is beautiful and the houses around it are just as nice. Our tour guide was very nice.See more..
