Discover the Holliday-Dorsey-Fife House in Fayetteville Georgia - The Greek revival antebellum house with its soaring columns has long been a city landmark. Through the years several famous families have occupied the property. Stay and Play in GA!
General Info
Built in 1855, by the Holliday family, the house derives its name from the three main owners that dwelled there: John Stiles Holliday, a prominent physician in Fayetteville and uncle of the infamous John Henry “Doc” Holliday; Solomon Dawson Dorsey, a Colonel of the State Militia during the War Between the States who helped enlist volunteers for the Confederacy; and Robert E. Lee Fife, a former Fayetteville City Council member related to the last family to occupy the house as a residence.
Admission: $5 Adults - $4 Seniors & Students
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms and Accessibility for mobility-impaired.
Exhibits
As guests tour the house, they have the opportunity to view some of the City of Fayetteville's and Fayette County’s historic artifacts and treasures, as well as Gone With the Wind memorabilia from Margaret Mitchell’s classic novel of 1936, and the Hollywood movie version of 1939. They will find a wide array of authentic relics and documents from the War Between the States, and will also have the chance to share in the history of the families who lived and raised their families there.
Year Round Historic Garden - Free to the public…On the grounds of the Museum, docent Cindy Barton has started a historic garden of native and historically imported plants and vegetables. Come enjoy this beautiful display of nature and historic agriculture.
"Early Fayette Schools" Exhibit is a collection of rare artifacts, photographs and ephemera that show the history of the early schools of the county.
Tours
We are pleased to offer all our guests docent led tours of the Holliday-Dorsey-Fife House Museum. Tour length: Guided tours - 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes and Self-guided walk-through – 30 to 45 minutes Special rates are available for groups of 10 or more. Please call for reservations.
Gift Shop
When visiting the museum, stop by the gift shop for an array of Civil War items for adults and children alike. An attraction itself, the museum shop holds a unique history within each item, whether an original or a reproduction.
