Visit Georgia Cities Historical Attractions - See memorable historic sites in Eastman, Eatonton, Ellijay, Fayetteville, Fitsgerald, Flowery Branch, Folkston & Forsyth. Visit these City Historic Sites for a view of Georgia's past treasures that you can enjoy today. Stay and Play in GA!
Eastman
Eastman-Bishop-Bullock House - William Pitt Eastman built this house as his residence in 1872, and it was preserved by the Dodge Historical Society in 1993. Open: Call for hours and tours. Free. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms Phone: 478-374-1921 – Address: 407 Eastman Way, Eastman, GA 31023
Eatonton
Alice Walker Driving Tour is a self-guided driving trail takes you to points of interest of Alice Walker. Brochure available at the Chamber of Commerce. Phone: 770-358-3132 – Address: 105 S. Washington St., Eatonton, GA 31024
Historic District - Entire downtown, six block area, on the National Register offering structures dating 1813 to late 1800's. Bronson House, headquarters of Historical Society Open Wednesday - Sunday: 2 - 5 pm. Walking tour brochure at Chamber of Commerce.
Br'er Rabbit Statue - L ocated on courthouse square downtown.
Rock Eagle Effigy - About 5,000 years old, this prehistoric rock effigy in the shape of an eagle is believed to have been built by a tribe of Creek Indians as a ceremonial meeting place. Open: Daily. Free to see.Phone: 706-484-2800 – Address: 350 Rock Eagle Rd., Eatonton, GA 31024
The Plaza Arts Center - This historic school is nearly 100 years old & houses a performing arts theater, art classroom & county museum. Call for hours, fees & a list of events. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms and Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 706-923-1655 - Address: 305 N. Madison Ave, Eatonton, GA
Uncle Remus Museum - First-edition books and characters tell the story of the folklorist. Recalls slave cabin setting of Joel Chandler Harris' stories about Uncle Remus and his famous "critters" which Harris began writing about while living in the area. Open: Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 2-5pm. Closed Tue. Sept-May. Call for guided tours. Cost: Adults $1, children 50 cents. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 706-485-6856 - Address: 2414 Oak St, US Hwy 441 S, Eatonton, GA
Ellijay
Heritage Museum of Gilmer County promotes arts and the local history of Gilmer County. The permanent collection will be exclusively Gilmer items, whereas the rotating exhibits will not be exclusive to the county. It begins with prehistoric dwellers, who moved into this area 12,000 years ago or more. We have artifacts which are 10,000 years old. It is appropriate for ages 8 and up. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms and Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Open Monday through Friday at 9 am - 4:30 pm. Phone: 706-635-5605 - Address: GAHA Building, 207 Dalton Street, Ellijay, GA
Fayetteville
Historic City Cemetery - Guided tours are availailable for this 1823 cemetery and museum. Notable citizens buried here are Philip and Eleanor Fitzgerald, great grandparents Margaret Mitchell. Phone: 770-716-5332 – Address: 280 Stonewall Ave., W. Fayeteville, GA 30214
Holiday-Dorsey-Fife House Museum is located in a house that Doc Holliday once visited, features Gone With the Wind and Civil War memorabilia. Open: Thurs.-Sat. 10am-5pm. Cost: Adults $5, seniors and students $4. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms and Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 770-716-5332 – Address: 140 W. Lanier Ave., Fayetteville, GA 30214
Fitzgerald
Carnegie Center - This exhibit hall for area artists includes folk art and crafts, pottery, oils, waterfalls and stained glass. The Carnegie Center is located in the historic Carnegie Library. It originally opened in 1915 as the Carnegie Library. The newly renovated space boasts an upstairs meeting room gallery as well as the larger 1st floor gallery. The local Arts Council currently staffs the facility and maintains a rotating calendar of visual art shows as well as a monthly chamber music series. The facility is available for parties and training events and meetings.
The Carnegie can accommodate up to 100 people, depending on setup and is available at $3 per person. A small kitchen is available. Call for hours. Free admission, but donations accepted. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms and Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Call for hours. Phone: 229-426-5035 - Address: 120 S Lee St., Fitzgerald, GA
Evergreen Cemetery is the burial site of the oldest Confederate veteran in Georgia, General Sherman’s drummer boy and other Civil War legends. Open: Daily 8a.m.-5p.m. Self-guided tours. Amenities: Parking and Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 229-426-5033 and toll free 800-386-4642 - Address: Benjamin Hill Dr. E., Fitzgerald, GA 31750
Fitzgerald Fire Engine Museum - Featuring a collection of equipment dating to 1895. See the horse-drawn fire engine and the town's first gasoline engine. Open daily 8 am - 5 pm. Free admisson.Amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 229-426-5030 - Address: 315 E Pine St., Fitzgerald, GA
Fitzgerald Grand Theater - This restored movie theater of the 1930s is a performance theater with 858 seats, an orchestra pit and movie projection system with silver screen. The Grand Theatre is a restored 1930’s Art Deco facility capable of showing historic and first run 35 mm film in addition to full live concert and dramatic capabilities. The auditorium seats include areas reserved for patrons in wheelchairs and their companions. Large dressing rooms backstage accommodate many performers. A loading ramp allows shows to load directly on stage without use of an elevator or stairs. The facility is available for booking your events. Free tours. Open Mon-Fri 8 am - 5 pm. Weekend by appointment only. Phone: 229-426-5090 - Address: 115 S Main Str., Fitzgerald, GA
Flowery Branch
Flowery Branch Depot Museum - This 100-year old historic train depot serves as a community center and museum. Call for fees. Rentals available. Open Sat 11 am - 3 pm. Phone: 770-967-6472 - Address: 5517 Main St., Flowery Branch, GA 30542
Folkston
Folkston Railroad Depot and Train Museum - Enjoy old train memorabilia such as logbooks, lights and train maps in this restored depot. Open: Mon.-Fri. 8:30a.m.-5:00p.m. Free. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms and Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 912-496-2536 – Address: 202 W. Main St., Folkston, GA 31537
Forsyth
Historic Commercial District Tour is a self-guided walking tours, maps and brochures are available at the Chamber of Commerce. Features Courthouse Square a nd surrounding eight blocks have 40 structures of mostly mid-to-late 1800's construction on the National Register. Courthouse features pressed metal ceiling. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 478-994-9239, 888-642-4628 - Located in Downtown Forsyth, GA 31029
Confederate Cemetery - Located in the Forsyth cemetery off Hwy 42 S on Newton Memorial Rd. Over 299 unknown soldiers, one nurse and one known soldier buried here.
Whistle Stop Museum - 1899 Victorian Train Depot with local historical artifacts from the creek Indians through the 19th and 20th centuries. Joel Chandler Harris' typesetter's desk from the 1860's when he was an apprentice on the Monroe Advertiser.
Open Tuesday - Friday: 10 am - 5 pm and Saturday: 10 am - 1 pm
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