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Table of ContentsA Map of the Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IFC

Itinerary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

History of the Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Athens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

The Classic City

Watkinsville/Oconee County . . . . . . . . . .12

Stroll A While or Sit A Spell

Madison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

The Town Sherman Refused to Burn

Eatonton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Birthplace of Joel Chandler Harris

and Alice Walker

Traveling the Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Milledgeville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Georgia’s Antebellum Capital

Gray / Old Clinton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

The Town That Time Forgot

Macon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

The Song & Soul of the South

Index of Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Future Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Tour Operators Information . . . . . . . . . . .IBC

About Cover the

T.R.R. Cobb House (ca. 1852)

The home of Thomas Reade

Rootes Cobb has returned to

Athens. This architecturallyunique Greek Revival mansion is

currently being restored to its pre-

Civil War splendor. Although

restoration is ongoing, the house

is open for tours Tuesday through

Saturday from 10am to 4pm and

is also part of the Athens

Museum Mile collective tour of

historic interiors.

175 Hill Street,Athens, GA 30601

(706) 369-3513

A Guide toGeorgia’s Antebellum Trail

is published by

The Georgia AntebellumTrail Association

P.O. Box 4088Eatonton, GA 31024706 485-7701

Fax 706 485-3277

Copyright 2008All rights reserved. Editorial and Advertising

content of this magazine may not be

reproduced without the consent

of the Publisher.

Production and printing by

Streeter Printing and Graphics, Inc.

A proud partner of Georgia Tourism.

Cover image by Pete Dandolos

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HISTORY

Welcome ... Bienvenue ...

Willkommen ...

Buenvenidos ...Yokoso ...

The Antebellum Trail began as a

University of Georgia student project in

March, 1984, by Ms. Cynthia Alford.

This resulted in the Athens Chamber of Commerce calling together historic

communities of Athens, Watkinsville,

Madison, Eatonton, Milledgeville, Old

Clinton and Macon (all communities are

in the Historic Heartland Travel Region)

along Georgia highways 441, 22 and 129

for the purpose of promotion and

networking of their most valuableasset – History. The By-Laws and

Constitution were drawn and in

February, 1985, the State of Georgia

recognized Georgia’s Antebellum Trail

as a State designated trail. Shortly

thereafter, signs were erected along the

designated highways, thanks to D.O.T.

After many months of research and

development, the first “Guide to

Georgia’s Antebellum Trail” was

produced in 1986 with 50,000 copies

ready for distribution. The 39 page

information guide was, and is, self-

supporting by the advertisers and is

now in its 10th printing resulting in over

515,000 copies in circulation. In 1990, the

“Guide to Georgia’s Antebellum Trail” was

awarded the prestigious Georgia Travel

Industry Magazine of the Year.

Group Tours:

Georgia’s Antebellum Trail is a

popular tour destination for

motorcoach tours, billed as a “GoneWith the Wind Tour of Georgia or

Georgia’s Antebellum Trail Old South

Tour.” Tour itineraries offer a

delightful three day – two night / four

day – three night experience. These

itineraries are designed especially for

the needs of the tour planners.

Travel Writers:

Georgia’s Antebellum Trail offers

travel writers press kits – complete

with all the necessary material needed

to capture the romance and beauty of

the Old South.

Familiarization Tours:

Offered by the Antebellum Trail

Association at various times of the

year. The association works closely

with the Georgia Department of

Economic Development in planning

these tours. Please see page 47 forcontacts on FAM tours.

Enjoy your trip down Georgia’s

Antebellum Trail and keep “Georgia

on Your Mind.”

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The Classic City thens

ake a hip trip to Athens, thenorthern gateway to theAntebellum Trail. This eclectic

college town is nestled just below thefoothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and beckons visitors with historic architectureand impressive gardens, plus hot spots, coolcuisine, and a funky art scene.

Incorporated in 1806,the city of Athens began as a tinysettlement thatemerged shortlyafter classescommenced at TheUniversity of

Georgia, the nation’s first state chartereduniversity. Athens and the University have

developed a uniquely urbane culture that isrenowned for both its traditional heritage

and trendsetting Southern culture. Make our15 historic districts, four house museums,and numerous historic landmarks part of your Antebellum Trail journey!

Classic City ToursOpen a window to Athens’ past throughguided heritage tours of Athens, offered

daily by Classic City Tours. A 90-minutedriving tour features many of Athens’ 15historic districts and landmarks. Or, selectthe new Museum Mile Tour, a two-hour tourof the interiors of Athens’ four unique housemuseums representing differentarchitectural styles and eras of history. Stopsalong the Museum Mile include the Church-Waddel-Brumby House, the Taylor-GradyHouse, the Ware-Lyndon House, and the

T.R.R. Cobb House. Morning and afternoon

INFORMATION

• Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau

300 N. Thomas Street, Athens, GA 30601(706) 357- 4430, (800) 653-0603Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pmVisitAthensGA.com

• Athens Welcome Center

280 E. Dougherty St., Athens, GA 30601(706) 353-1820, (866) 455-1820Mon.-Sat.10am-6pm, Sun. 12pm-6pmCloses at 5PM during daylight savings time

AthensWelcomeCenter.com

• UGA Visitors Center

4 Towers Bldg., College Station Rd.

Athens, GA 30602, (706) 542-0842Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm, Sat. 9am-5pm,Sun. 1-5pm.

ATTRACTIONS

• State Botanical Garden of Georgia• The Lyndon House Arts Center• UGA’s Historic North Campus• Georgia Museum of Art

• Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall Sports Museum• The Classic Center Theatre• The Morton Theatre• Double-Barreled Cannon (1863)• UGA Performing Arts Center• Four Historic House Museums along the

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tours are available and depart from theAthens Welcome Center. Call for scheduleand reservations, 706-208-TOUR, 866-455-1820.

Church-Waddel-Brumby House/Athens Welcome Center (ca. 1820)Believed to be the oldest surviving residencein Athens, the Church-Waddel-BrumbyHouse is a fully restored Federal-periodhouse listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1820 for AlonzoChurch, who later became president of TheUniversity of Georgia, the house museum isfilled with period furnishings and serves asAthens’ Welcome Center. Open Mondaythrough Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (6 p.m.

during Daylight Savings) and Sunday, noonto 5 p.m.; located at 280 E. Dougherty Street,(706) 353-1820, www.athenswelcomecenter.com.

The State Botanical

Garden of GeorgiaA 313-acre preserve under the direction of The University of Georgia, the StateBotanical Garden of Georgia offers agleaming tropical conservatory, five miles of nature trails, specialty gardens, GardenClub of Georgia headquarters, and asecluded chapel.

The visitor center/conservatory contains afascinating collection of tropical plants, aswell as gallery space, a gift shop and aluncheon café. Grounds open daily from 8a.m. to sunset; conservatory open Tuesdayto Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. andSunday 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; located at2450 S. Milledge Avenue (706) 542-1244,www.uga.edu/botgarden.

The Lyndon House Arts Center

The Lyndon House Arts Center is acommunity visual and decorative artscomplex that incorporates gallery spaces, ahistoric house museum, art class studios,meeting rooms, a research library, eventspaces and festival grounds.The magnificent Ware-Lyndon House (ca.1856) has been meticulously restored as ahouse museum of decorative arts from the19th century. Listed on the National Registerof Historic Places, this Italianate mansion is

a unique example of antebellumarchitecture and is the crown jewel of Athens’ Historic House MuseumAssociation. Located at 293 Hoyt Street,(706) 613-3623.

UGA's Historic North CampusNorth Campus is a perfect place to strollamong ancient oaks, rolling lawns, andhistoric architecture. Site of Old College

(1806), the oldest structure in Athens, NorthCampus is comprised almost entirely of nineteenth-century buildings, such as theGreek Revival chapel (1832) and theFederal-style Demosthenian Hall (1824).Accessed from Broad Street through UGA’slegendary arch (ca. 1850),www.uga.edu/visctr.

Taylor-Grady House (ca. 1844)This outstanding Greek Revival home is aNational Historic Landmark. Surrounded by 13 columns that represent the originalAmerican colonies, the Taylor-Grady housewas the collegiate home of Henry Grady,famed editor of The Atlanta Constitution andarchitect of the New South. Open Mondaythrough Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closedfrom 1 to 2:30 p.m.); located at 634 PrinceAvenue, (706) 549-8688.

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The Georgia Museum of ArtThe Georgia Museum of Art houses apermanent collection of more than 9,000works of art as well as a variety of travelingexhibitions. The museum’s gleaming facilityincludes several galleries and a museumshop. Open Tuesday and Thursday through

Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesdayfrom 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 1p.m. to 5 p.m.; located at 90 Carlton Street,(706) 542-4662, www.uga.edu/gamuseum.

UGA Performing Arts CenterThis state-of-the-art venue offers a fullschedule of world-class fine artsprogramming. The two acoustically superbconcert halls feature regular musical

performances, making the UGA PerformingArts Center one of the most importantcultural attractions in Athens. Located at230 River Road, (706) 542-4400,www.uga.edu/pac.

Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall

Sports MuseumThis modern building houses videos anddisplays that help bring alive the history of University of Georgia sports. Included inthe exhibits are the Heisman trophies won by Frank Sinkwich and Herschel Walker, theGeorgia Bulldogs’ 1980 NationalChampionship trophy, and memorabiliafrom the 1996 Olympic Games. OpenMonday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5

p.m.; located at 1 Selig Circle, (706) 542-9094.The Morton TheatreBuilt in 1910 by Monroe Bowers “Pink”Morton, The Morton Theatre is the oldestsurviving vaudeville theatre in the U.S. tohave been built, owned and operated by anAfrican American. Hosting such renownedacts as Bessie Smith and Cab Calloway, theMorton enjoyed a long history as a majorplayer on the vaudeville circuit. Restored in

1992 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Morton is one of Athens’



most charming entertainment venues,offering performances throughout the year;the theater is also available for tours. OpenMonday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6p.m. and on weekends and evenings duringperformances. Located at 195 W.Washington Street, (706) 613-3770,www.mortontheatre.com.

Historic DowntownShopping DistrictAthens’ picturesque downtown featurestree-lined streets, sidewalk cafés, unique boutiques and vibrant nightclubs. Locateddirectly across the street from UGA’s NorthCampus, downtown Athens is comprised of numerous restored buildings from the late

19th and early 20th centuries. Fromtraditional Southern food to specializedethnic eateries, Athens’ restaurants offerfood to suit every taste. Downtownmerchants provide a wide range of shopping options, showcasing everythingfrom fine jewelry and upscale clothing topaintings, pottery and glass by local artists.www.downwtownathensga.com.

The Classic Center TheatreThe Classic Center, Athens’ state-of-the-artconference and performance facility, offersentertainment throughout the year in the2,100-seat performing arts theatre. Home of the Athens Symphony Orchestra, TheClassic Center Theatre also brings headliner

concerts and national touring companies of Broadway shows to Athens. Located at 300N. Thomas Street; (706) 357-4444 (boxoffice), www.classiccenter.com.

Double-Barreled Cannon (1863)The only one of its kind in the world, theDouble-Barreled Cannon was built at a localfoundry when an anxious communityfeared attack by invading northern armies

during the Civil War. The concept was toload the cannon with two balls connected bya chain several feet in length. When fired,the balls and chain were intended to cutdown enemy soldiers caught in the path. Aspectacular failure in testing, it has met withsuccess as a cherished Athens landmark.Located on the grounds of City Hall, cornerof Hancock Street and College Avenue.

The Tree That Owns Itself Professor William H. Jackson, out of love fora great oak on his property, willed to it thetree itself and the land within eight feet of iton all sides. Although the original tree was blown down during a windstorm in 1942, asuccessor was grown from one of its acorns.Thanks to the Junior Ladies Garden Club,which planted that acorn, Jackson Oak, Jr.stands tall today. At the intersection of Finley and Dearing Streets, near Broad.

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Antebellum Trail Calendar

Athensall inquiries 1-800-653-0603 or

VisitAthensGA.com

February Taste of Athens

March Robert Osborne’s Classic Film Festival

April Athens Twilight Criterium & FestivalPiedmont Gardeners Garden Tour

UGA International Street FestivalAthens Regional Foundation Classic

May Athens Human Rights Festival

June AthFest Music & Arts Festival

SeptemberNorth GA Folk Festival

December Athens Holiday LightsAthens Christmas Parade of Lights

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North Oconee River GreenwayThis 3.5 mile long linear park is opensunrise to sunset to all types of non-motorized uses, including dogs on leashes.Connects with Cook’s Greenway Trail atSandy Creek Nature Center and follows theNorth Oconee River south toward

downtown Athens and the University of Georgia. Don’t miss the thirty-sixinterpretive markers along the 1/2 mileHeritage Trail from Dudley Park toWilkerson Street. Picnic and recreationalareas are located along the trail. (706) 613-3615, www.athensgreenway.com.

T.R.R. Cobb House (ca.1852)T.R.R. Cobb was a UGA graduate , co-founder of its law school, Confederate Brigadier General,and principal author of the ConfederateConstitution. His home was returned in 2005from Stone Mountain Park to a site near itsoriginal Prince Ave. location. The house, with itsdistinctive octagonal wings and historicallyappropriate colors, has been completely restored

and opened in 2007 as a museum. Open Tuesdaythrough Saturday, 10am-4pm. Located at 175 HillSt., (706) 369-3513, www.trrcobbhouse.org.

Made in AthensGet a true taste of Athens through our localproducts! Terrapin Beer Co. offers tours of its

award-winning Brewery, 265 Newton BridgeRoad, 1-888-557-BEER, www.terrapinbeer.com.Savor the aroma and taste of freshly roastedcoffee beans at Jittery Joe’s Coffee Roaster, 780 E.Broad St., 706-227-2161, www.jitteryjoes.com. Avibrant local arts scene is evident in the numberof galleries and potteries available for browsing.More “made in Athens” ideas can be found atVisitAthensGA.com.

The Colonels3890 Barnett Shoals Road

Athens, GA 30605

Ph. 706-559-9595www.TheColonels.net

Bed&Breakfast on Angel Oaks FarmPlantation house established in 1860.

European antique furniture from Chateau near

Waterloo, Belgium, 1794.

Pastoral 30 acre horse estate, less than

15 minute drive to historic downtown Athensand the State Botanical Garden.



s theAntebellum Trailambles through

the rollingcountryside betweenMadison and Athens it becomes Main Street inWatkinsville, the historical,cultural and artistic center of Oconee County.

Oconee County was created by the legislative act of 1875.It was included in the territoryceded by the CherokeeIndians to the State of Georgiaand part of the territoryestablished as Clarke Countyin 1801, out of Jackson County.The County seat for ClarkeCounty was Watkinsville andwas changed to Athens in

1871 resulting in the creationof Oconee County and the re-establishment of Watkinsville as the Countyseat in 1875. The name “Oconee” was takenfrom the Cherokee name of the river whichforms the County’s eastern boundary. RobertWatkins, an attorney from Augusta, is thoughtto be the namesake of Watkinsville.

In 1979 the Watkinsville Historic District wasrecognized as a historically significant area.

The district contains over 20 structuresrepresenting nineteenth and twentieth centuryarchitectural styles along both sides of MainStreet. For the true antebellum enthusiast pre-war architecture here is modestly representedvia Greek Revival and Plantation Plainelements on several of South Main Street’ssimple homes.

Stroll A While or Sit A Spell

atkinsville/

INFORMATIONOconee County Welcome Center22 N. Main Street, Building BP.O. Box 959Watkinsville, GA 30677(706) 769-5197Mon.-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 10am-3pmwww.visitoconee.com

ATTRACTIONS• Eagle Tavern Museum (706) 769-5197• Elder Mill Covered Bridge• Ashford Memorial Methodist Church• Main Street Historic District• Georgia Nature Center (706) 769-1000• Washington Farms (U-pick) (706) 769-0627• Happy Valley Pottery (706) 769-5922

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The history of Watkinsville can be ‘seen’through its rich architecture and its resourcefulinhabitants. The citizens of Oconee, masters of renovation and re-use, have turned thesehistorical treasures into vital centers of art,learning and culture for the public to visit andenjoy.

Eagle Tavern MuseumThe Eagle Tavern remains on its original site in

the center of Watkinsville directly on theAntebellum Trail. One of Oconee County’searliest surviving structures; the Eagle Tavernwas built in the late 1700s when Watkinsvillewas a frontier town on the edge of Creek andCherokee Indian Territories. Opened in 1801 asa stagecoach stop and tavern, by 1827 stagesfrom Milledgeville passed throughWatkinsville three times a week on the way toAthens. Much of the overland wagon trade alsoused this route. Men traveling by wagon,horseback or on foot could, for the price of adrink spread their bedrolls on the “FrontRoom” floor. The two upstairs bedrooms werereserved for stage passengers. Today visitorscan see examples of handcrafted chests, pottery,tables, beds and other artifacts, typical of thenineteenth century. Pick up a walking tour mapand head south on Main Street to visit theseveral shops and galleries as you amblethrough history. For more info. and for tourscall (706) 769-5197.

Elder Covered Bridge, circa 1897 Just four miles south of Watkinsville onHighway 15 sits the Elder Mill Covered Bridge.Erected in 1897 by Nathaniel Richard, it is oneof only 13 covered bridges still standing inGeorgia. The bridge originally crossed overCalls Creek between Athens and Watkinsville.

In 1924, it was relocated to its present spot overBig Rose Creek south of Watkinsville off Georgia Highway 15. Most covered bridgeswere built between 1805 and 1885 and wereconstructed with coverings to protect theirwooden trusses and joints. This bridge isimpressive to historians because it still carriestraffic without the support of underlying steel beams. For more information call (706) 769-5197.

Happy Valley Pottery& Chappelle Gallery Craft StoreFeatured often on HGTV and in SouthernLiving, artists and entrepreneurs Jerry andKathy Chappelle turned a rambling chickenranch, 9 miles south of Watkinsville, into aunique community of working artists. Mostany time of day, most any day of the week,visitors can hobnob with working artists. Glass blowers, metal workers and potters occupy the

old farm buildings that have been refitted withglass furnaces, kilns and potter’s wheels. In1999 the Chappelles bought the HaygoodHouse in downtown Watkinsville. The house, built in 1827, was the birthplace of BishopAtticus G. Haygood in 1839 and his sister MissLaura Askew Haygood in 1845. After 2-1/2years of restoration The Chappelle Gallery inthe Historic Haygood House opened for business featuring American Crafts. For moreinfo. call (706) 310-0985.

Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation(OCAF)Walking distance from the Welcome Center, theOconee Cultural Arts Foundation, Inc. wasfounded in March 1994 as an arts council for

Jerry & Kathy Chappelle1210 Carson Graves Road

Watkinsville, GA [email protected]

(706) 769-5922

Fine Handmade Gifts By Regional ArtistsIn Watkinsville, take Business Hwy 441 S to Colham Ferry Rd.

Go 8.5 miles to Carson Graves Rd. We’re the 1st mailbox on the right!

OPEN Mon-Fri 8am-5pm • Saturday - 9am-4pm

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Oconee County. It is a not-for-profit foundationorganized and incorporated in Oconee Countyfor the purpose of providing and coordinatinga wide range of art and cultural activities andprograms for its members, citizens of OconeeCounty, and the Northeast Georgia region.They are also developing programs andactivities to include the visual, performing andliterary arts, in such projects as cultural artsfestival classes for children and adults invarious arts, theatrical performances. The 1902OCAF Art Center provides exhibition space forlocal artists and galleries for contemporary art,folk art and various crafts, as well as space formusical and theatrical performances. TheOCAF Arts Center is what was once a four-room brick schoolhouse. The original buildingwas constructed in 1902 and served as a publicschool housing grades 1 through 11 up until themid 1950s at which time a new high school wasconstructed on Mars Hill Road.

The William Daniell HouseThe Oconee County Civic Center operates theHistoric William Daniell House. It is believedto be the oldest house in Oconee County, builtaround 1790 by William Daniell as a PlantationPlain type structure. The house is listed on theNational Register of Historical Places. It islocated on the original site as the center of whatwas an active agricultural property. Thisproperty is believed to be part of a land grant toWilliam Daniell, made because of hisRevolutionary War service. The WilliamDaniell House is available to rent for weddings,meetings, holidays, family reunions, and otherspecial events and parties. Call 706-769-3902 torequest more information or to book theWilliam Daniell house for your special event.

Stroll a while or stay a spell"Though bustling by small-town standards,

Watkinsville and Oconee County retain a quietcountry atmosphere. Nature and historyabound in the county and town’s parks andside streets. Following the Antebellum Traildown 441, make your first stop the OconeeCounty Welcome Center. Pick up local brochures, a restaurant guide, and a

Downtown Watkinsville map and discoverguides to all of Georgia. Make sure to ask abouta tour of the circa 1801 Eagle Tavern Museumas the staff will be happy to give you a tour.Looking to shop? Watkinsville is full of artsand antiques, such as Circa Antiques and Art.

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Or visit Sunshine Village, Antiques and Art,give yourself time, as both places have a largeselection to choose from. Pick up some freshflowers at Elizabeth Ann Florist. Go to ArtMasters Gallery and Framing for a finecollection of folk art. Biking, stop by SunshineBike Shop located at 25 N. Main St. for all your biking needs. Looking for fashion, try Meg’s,Sidestreet Beads, Sundre Blues, Southern Bellesand Beaus, don't forget, Emma Laura at town

Center. Travel up to Oconee Cultural ArtsFoundation, with rotating shows, teachingfacility and a performing arts building, it’s anadd to your list for sure. Getting hungry?Watkinsville has some of the best fine diningfor every taste. Relax with a glass of wine andleave your cares behind. Time to rest? Makereservations or just stop in at Ashford ManorBed-and-Breakfast, a place you will neverforget and want to come back to many times.As you pull out of town don't forget to say helloto the good folks at Thomas Orchards and getyour homemade peach ice cream. Be sure tostop along the road at any of the iconic fruit andvegetable stands and enjoy some gardengoodness. Travel on to Bishop to stroll throughThe Frosted Lion Antiques or Brooks & Brady,a shop full of-one-of-a-kind items and antiques. Just a short drive further enjoy the small townof Farmington and visit Winterhawk Pottery inthe historic Central of Georgia train depot.Watch this family create lovely NativeAmerican pieces before your eyes. Visit the

Georgia Nature Center and discover the 114-acre Indigo Nature Preserve; enjoy the 5 milesof nature trails, the organic farm, carnivorousplant greenhouse, and the clean energy exhibit.Follow the Antebellum Trail down 441 and stopfor a walk or a picnic at Heritage Park beforecontinuing south to Madison.

Whatever your time frame, whatever time of year, share at least a moment in the joy of athriving, proud, small town in Georgia. Stroll a

while or stay a spell and experience OconeeCounty.

Come by the Oconee County Welcome Centerlocated at 22 N. Main Street (beside historicEagle Tavern) in downtown Watkinsville andpick up a calendar of events. Open 10am-5pm,Monday through Friday and 10am-3pm on

Saturday. Or call 706-769-5197 to request thatinformation be sent to you. Information is alsoavailable online at www.visitoconee.com."

Ashford Memorial Church Ongoing: Oconee Farmer’s Market every Saturday morning

during growing season (May-Oct): call 706-769-5197 or www.oconeefarmersmarket.com

April: Easter Egg Hunt at Heritage Park: call 706-769-3965Pick-your-own Strawberries at Washington Farms: call

706-769-0627OCAF Giant Thrift Sale: call 706-769-4450

May: Spring Sidewalk Sale: call 706-769-5197Summer Concert Series: call Ashford Manor B&B at

706-769-2633Night Music Series: call Ashford Manor B&B at 706-

769-2633Southworks Arts Festival: call OCAF at 706-769-4565

June: Pick-Your-Own Blackberries: call Washington Farms at706-769-0627

Happy Valley Open House 706-769-5922

July: 4th of July Annual Heritage Celebration: call theOconee County Welcome Center at 706-769-5197

August/September:Perspectives Pottery Sale, Georgia Potters & Collectors:

call OCAF at 706-769- 4565Bogart Festival 770-725-7386September 21: Grace’s Birthday Party at Ashford Manor

706-769-2633

October: Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins: call Washington Farms at706-769-0627

Annual Wine Fest: call Ashford Manor B&B at 706-769-2633

Oconee Fall Festival: call the Chamber of Commerce at706-769-7947

Watkinsville Historical Haunts Tour: call the OconeeCounty Welcome Center at 706-769-5197

Trick-Or-Treat on the Town: call the Oconee CountyWelcome Center at 706- 769-5197

November: Bishop Antebellum Festival: call 706-769-8747Happy Valley Pottery & Chappelle Gallery Holiday

Open House: call 706-769- 5922

December:OCAF Holiday Market: call OCAF at 706-769-4565Mingle with Kringle: call OCAF at 706-769-4565Watkinsville Christmas Parade: call the Oconee

Enterprise at 706-769-5175

Antebellum Trail Calendar –Watkinsville

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gem of southern culture anda true blessing of hospitality! In1864 General Sherman had just

torched Atlanta to the ground and begun his infamous March to the Sea,ravaging everything along the way, andMadison lay directly in his path. Yet, amiracle happened at the most opportunetime. One of Madison’s leading citizens,Senator Joshua Hill, was a friend of General

S h e r m a n ’ s brother and anearly foe of s e c e s s i o n .Fortunately forM a d i s o n ,Senator Hill wasable to reach a

“ g e n t l e m a n ’ sagreement” withSherman not to burn the town,so Madison’sfine old antebellum homes

were spared the torch. Today Madison is thesecond largest National Register HistoricDistrict in Georgia and has also beendesignated a Preserve America Community.

Touring MadisonBy foot, carriage, bike, or automobile…

A national treasure of Antebellum andVictorian architecture, Madison boasts of avariety of activities to entertain and educatevisitors about the nation’s most romanticera. At the Visitors Center (open daily) onthe square, one can pick up the walking/driving guide and begin a 1.4 mile routethrough the downtown and historic district.Many antique dealers and local ambientdining establishments can be enjoyed along

this route, which includes a multitude of fine residences.

Popular with visitors since its incorporationin 1809 as the county seat, Madison hasseveral places open daily for touring,including the recently restored beaux-arts

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INFORMATION• Madison Convention & Visitors

Bureau Visitor CenterP.O. Box 826/115 E. JeffersonMadison, GA 30650(706) 342-4454, (800) 709-7406Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-5pm,Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 1-4pm

ATTRACTIONS• Hard Labor Creek State Park

(706) 557-2863• Lake Oconee (800) 709-7406• Madison-Morgan Cultural Center

(706) 342-4743• Heritage Hall (706) 342-9627• Morgan County African American

Museum (706) 342-9191• Rogers House/Rose Cottage

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Courthouse, three house museums, and theMadison-Morgan Cultural Center—one of the first graded school houses in the South.

Shopping MadisonDelights at every turn…

In the heart of the Antebellum Trail,Madison has over 160 antique vendors and45+ specialty shops. Most everything iswithin walking distance of the VisitorsCenter, including the 15 downtownrestaurants.

Once described in the 1845 Guide to Georgiaas the “Most cultured and aristocratic town

on the stagecoach route from Charlestownto New Orleans”, Madison continues to be apopular overnight destination for thoseexploring the Antebellum Trail.

Just outside Madison – Rutledge“Small but Special”…

Just west of Madison lies Rutledge, a town

of only 800 and the gateway to Hard LaborCreek State Park – Georgia’s largest statepark. After a day at the park or after a roundof golf at Hard Labor’s “The Creek” golf course, be sure to grab a bite at theYesterday Café and have dessert at theCaboose.

Out and About in Morgan CountyMadison is a part of Georgia’s LakeCountry, which is home to the annual LakeOconee Music Festival and award winninggolf plantations such as Cuscowilla,Reynolds Landing, Harbor Club, andReynolds Plantation.

Visitors can visit Southern Cross GuestRanch with full board, riding, andinstruction. Just around the corner is theinternationally renowned museum of German born artist Steffen Thomas. TheBruce Weiner Microcar Museum, located onHwy. 441 two miles south of Madison,houses the world’s largest collection of authentic microcars. Call 800.709.7406 for

hours of operation.

Overnight AccommodationsInns, Bed & Breakfasts, and Hotels…

In Madison, you have a choice of spendingthe night in a modern hotel, historic andcountry style B&Bs, national lodging chain,or our state park and other campingfacilities. There is something to suit everytaste and budget.

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Restaurants :

Adrian’s Place 706-342-1600Amici Italian Café 706-342-0000Antique Sweets 706-342-0034Bonner’s Triple B 706-342-9610The Caboose 706-557-7886

Crowe’s BBQ 706-342-7002Ice House Restaurant 706-342-8887Los Gallos 706-342-0858Madison Chop House Grille 706-342-9009Madison Drug Company 706-342-1722Madison Gift Mart & Café 706-342-9940O’Hara’s 706-343-1123Perk Avenue Café 706-342-9803Scoops Ice Cream Shop 706-342-3002Tequila Express 706-342-0729

Thelma’s Café 706-342-1023Town 220 Bistro 706-752-1445Underground Café 706-342-1028Ye Olde Colonial 706-342-2211Yesterday’s Café 706-557-9337

In Historic Madison, GA

877.233.0598 (toll free)www.madisonmorgancultural.org

Madison-Morgan Cultural Center

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Regional History Museum

Arts Center

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Antebellum Trail Calendar –Madison

all inquiries 1-800-709-7406

All inquiries: 800-709-7406/www.MadisonGA.org

February Antiques Show & Sale – Madison-Morgan

Cultural Center

March Taste of MadisonGeorgia in Bloom Art Festival

April MadisonFest

May Madison in May Spring Tour of Homes &Gardens

Memorial Day Ceremony on the SquareRutledge Fair

June Madison Chamber Music Festival

July Rutledge Sunflower FestivalIndependence Day Celebration –

Madison-Morgan Cultural Center

September Madison Fall Home Tour

October Georgia’s Lake Oconee Music Festival

November Merchants’ Holiday Open House

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n a tradition that started with Br’erRabbit and continues to this day,folks around here enjoy many a

good tale. From the fisherman telling thestory of “the one that got away” to a golferstretching the truth about the length of hisdrive, to a spinetingler about a ghost wholives in the house next door; the storiesabound.

Take the time to visit us and create your ownstories. Whether you come for the fishing,golfing, shopping or historic homes, there isa little something for everyone in the family.We are nestled between Lakes Oconee andSinclair and the Oconee National Forest.

It is a time honored southern tradition tomake visitors feel welcome and we’d like tothink the folks in Putnam County are verygood at it. After all, Eatonton-PutnamCounty is “Close to Everything and Next toPerfect.”

HistoryEatonton was named in honor of General

William Eaton of Connecticut, adistinguished hero from the war withTripoliton pirates in 1805. Its incorporationin 1807 made Eatonton the official countyseat and today it is the only municipalitylocated in Putnam County.

On April 15, 1809 the city of Eatonton wasdivided into twenty-nine squares of six andone half acre lots surrounding the townsquare and future home of the countycourthouse. These lots were auctioned off to

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INFORMATION• Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce305 North Madison Avenue, PO Box 4088Eatonton, GA 31024(706) 485-7701, FAX (706) 485-3277email: [email protected]

ATTRACTIONS• Rock Eagle & Rock Hawk• Lake Oconee & Lake Sinclair• Cuscowilla - Resort and Golf Community

(706) 484-0050• The Uncle Remus Museum

Highway 441S (706) 485-6856Mon.-Sat. 10am-Noon, 1-5pmSun. 2-5pm, Closed Tues. Sept.-May

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the public. The county courthouse is stillsurrounded by the original square. Thesquare was once so tree covered that theoriginal log structure that served as thecourthouse was not visible. The current building was built on the same site in 1905.

In recent years, the courthouse hasundergone a majorrenovation/reconstruction process. Amongother things, the four-faced clock on itsdome and the eagle that adorns its top wereeach lovingly restored. The goal of therestoration was to keep the history and OldSouth flavor alive while bringing functionalaspects into the future.

The streets surrounding the courthouseunderwent a renewal as well. Concretesidewalks were removed and replaced with brick patterned walkways, overhead wireswere removed and new “old style”streetlights were placed along the maincorridors downtown. Antique and boutiqueshops have made downtown Eatonton theirhome.

You will also find many beautifully paintedVictorian homes in the historic district.

Cozily nestled in several of these wonderfulhomes are restaurants, business andaccommodating, comfortable bed and breakfast inns. As you immerse yourself inthe history and atmosphere of the town, youwill begin to understand the southernexperience.

The residential section of the historicdistrict of the city features over 100

Antebellum and Victorian era structures, aswell as many historic commercial buildings.The historic district also boasts several highstyle examples of Greek revival, QueenAnne and Folk Victorian, as well as GothicRevival homes. Take the Eatonton Self-Guided Historic Walking Tour past historic

homes throughout the downtown district.

If you are lucky you might even catch aglimpse of Sylvia, our most famous ghost!Sylvia occupies Panola Hall, the formerhome of Dr. Benjamin Hunt famed for hisintroduction of dairy into Putnam Countyand for his botany experiments. Sylviacommitted suicide by jumping off thesecond floor balcony after finding out her

fiancée was killed in the Civil War. It is saidthat Sylvia, who is quite snobby, will onlyshow herself to people she believes to be hersocial equals.

Eatonton is proud of the many leaders it hasproduced. Two of the most famous are JoelChandler Harris, creator the Uncle RemusTales and Alice Walker, author of thePulitzer Prize winning novel The ColorPurple.

The Uncle Remus MuseumThe Uncle Remus Museum is located inTurner Park, a part of the original homeplace of Joseph Sydney Turner, the little boydepicted in the Uncle Remus Tales. Themuseum is a log cabin made from threeoriginal slave cabins similar to the oneoccupied by Uncle Remus, the loveablecharacter created and made famous by JoelChandler Harris.

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The focal point of the museum is a largeportrait of Uncle Remus and the little boy,presented to the museum by Walt Disneyafter the filming of the movie Song of theSouth, based on the Uncle Remus Tales.Shadow boxes containing delicatewoodcarvings of “de critters” capture the

world created by Uncle Remus. Firsteditions of many of Mr. Harris’ works and

numerous articles of interest fill the counternear the center of the structure.

Alice Walker TrailAlice Walker, author of The Color Purple,was born just outside Eatonton and still hasfamily living here today. The Alice WalkerDriving Tour gives visitors some insight intothe development of this author and herfamily’s history by taking visitors to thevarious points of interest in the communityreflecting the life of Alice and her family.

Rock Eagle and Rock Hawk

EffigiesPutnam County is home to two rockmounds created by indigenous peoples inthe shape of birds. The eagle effigy is locatedfive miles north of Eatonton, off Highway441 at the Rock Eagle 4-H Center. The hawkeffigy is located off the Piedmont ScenicByway along Highway 16 just east of town.

The Rock Eagle mound was probably builtabout 2,000 years ago by Native Americans.Many believe it was built for religious orceremonial purposes. It measures 102 feetfrom wingtip to wingtip. The body risesabout ten feet about the surrounding surfaceat its highest point. It is constructed entirely

of milky quartz rocks ranging in size fromthat of a baseball to boulders larger than oneman could carry.

The Rock Eagle mound is part of the RockEagle 4-H Center, which hosts many youthand adult group meetings throughout theyear. A corporate meeting facility known asFounders Lodge is available for retreats.These facilities are located on a beautiful

110-acre lake with public picnic and fishingareas.

Rock Hawk, discovered more recently andonly currently being made more accessibleto the public, is smaller than its sistermound. The mound is surrounded by 12miles of trails that run along the wetlandarea of the Oconee River to Lawrence ShoalsPark on Lake Oconee. Rock Hawk is locatedalong the Historic Piedmont Scenic Bywayalong Highway 16 and has walking, biking,nature and birding trails with interpretiveinformation.

RecreationThe area offers a wide variety of outdooractivities, whether you are looking forfishing, biking camping, waterskiing, golf,tennis, croquet, polo or luxury resorts, you’llfind it here.

Lakes Oconee and Sinclair, known asGeorgia’s Lake Country, cover over 36,000acres and are an outdoorsman’s paradise.

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UNCLE REMUS GOLF COURSE

9 Hole, Public, Hwy. 441S (706) 485-6850.

CUSCOWILLA

18 Holes, Public/Private, Crenshaw/Coore

design (706) 484-0050, www.cuscowilla.com.

GREAT WATERS - REYNOLDS PLANTATION and

THE NATIONAL GOLF COURSES

(designed by Jack Nicklaus, Fuzzy Zoeller, Bob Cupp,Hubert Green and Tom Fazo) - 18 Holes, Public/Private,Off Hwy. 44E: (706) 467-3159.

Golf

They offer something for everyone in the family.Lake Oconee boasts three Georgia Power parksthat offer boating facilities, public beaches andcampgrounds. For more information on theseparks call 1-800-GPC-LAKE. Both tent and RVcamping, plus boating, fishing and a public beachare available at Oconee Springs on Lake Sinclair.

Call (706) 485-8423 for more information.

The Oconee National Forest is operated by theU.S. Forest Service. It has 18,000 acres, campsites,hunting, picnic, horseback riding, viewing areasand 15 miles of trails for motorcycles or all terrainvehicles.

If shooting is on your list of things to do, you canenjoy competitive shooting including sporting

clays, trap, skeet and five stand at the LakeOconee Shooting Club, a beautiful facility that isopen to the public as well as resort guests. Call(706) 485-4557 for more information.

With all the beautiful open countryside horsebackriding is a popular pastime in Putnam County.Ride the trails with our local stables or bring yourown horses.

World-Class LuxuryFind out for yourself how world-class luxury andcountry comfort can co-exist.

Cuscowilla’s Golf Club is highly acclaimed andthe centerpiece for the 700 acre resort/residentialcommunity. The Coore/ Crenshaw design windsthrough rolling meadows, forests of pine, andalong the shoreline of Lake Oconee. Resort guestscan enjoy two great restaurants; the casual Golf House Grill and famous Waterside Restaurant. A

huge Resort Swimming Pool, Tennis courts andmiles of nature walking trails ensure that even thenon golfer enjoys Cuscowilla's rich wealth of amenities. Lake and interior pond fishing, boating, bike rides, and even a Kids Club makeCuscowilla a fine, year-round family destinationfor recreation and relaxation.

Great Waters at Reynolds Plantation is one of JackNicklaus’s signature courses. The Great WatersCourse, a 7,048-yard, par 72 layout, offers playerssome of the most dramatic golf scenery in theSoutheast. With nine holes lining the shores of Lake Oconee, Great Waters offers both excitingchallenges and beautiful views. Great Waters isopen to Reynolds Plantation members and guests,real estate guests and those staying at The Ritz-

Carlton Lodge.

The Uncle Remus Golf Course, located indowntown Eatonton, is open year round to thepublic. The Uncle Remus Golf Course, a nine holecourse, has a generous number of tee timesavailable, daily tournaments and picturesquelandscaping.

The Lodge on Lake Oconee is a beautiful lake fronthotel situated on the edge of Lake Oconee. Viewsof Lake Oconee are abundant from every roomand even the outdoor pool.

EventsAfter Sherman’s devastating march through theSouth, many other parts of the state began torebound in the 1880’s with the building of a newrailroad line from Atlanta to Augusta. Dr.Benjamin Hunt brought the community back tolife after the devastation of cotton by the boll

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weevil with the introduction of the dairy industryto our farming community. Eatonton and PutnamCounty only saw economic recovery with theadvent of the dairy industry in the 1920s. PutnamCounty has since become known as the DairyCapitol of Georgia.

Keeping with that ideal, Putnam County holds anannual Dairy festival on the first Saturday in Juneto celebrate. The festival features arts and crafts,food booths, dairy exhibits and products, a paradefeaturing the reining Dairy Festival Queen, musicand entertainment and much more, all held on thecourthouse square in the center of Eatonton.

The infamous Torture Trail 10K race is held inconjunction with the Dairy Festival. Hundreds of

racers from across the country come to compete inthis grueling race. Both the 10K and Lil TortureTrail One Mile Fun Run weave through the beautiful downtown historic district and end withice cream at the finish line.

Also held that weekend is the Annual PutnamCounty Barrel Racing Classic at the Manley Arena.This sanctioned event is barrel racing at its best!

In continuing the tradition of placing greatimportance on education and culture, the citizensof Eatonton renovated the old Grammar Schoolon Madison Avenue to create a community facilitythat is the center of activity for the entire county.The Plaza Arts Center contains a museum on thecounty’s history, a welcome center, the Chamber

of Commerce, a reception hall and a 500 seattheatre for both amateur and professionalperformances. The outside of the building islandscaped for outdoor summer concerts andother events and is available for rent. See our Website, www.eatonton.com, for a schedule of freesummertime concerts and events.

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Eatonton Annual Events

2008 and 2009

JanuaryMurder Mystery Dinner Theater

February

MarchFirst Friday at Harmony Crossing

AprilEPAF 2008 Tour of HomesEPAF 2009 Bonnets and BloomsFirst Friday at Harmony CrossingStreet Painting & Arts Festival

MayFirst Friday at Harmony CrossingCelebrating Patriotism eventCommunity Yard Sale

June The Putnam County Dairy FestivalPutnam County Classic- Barrel Racing

Torture Trail 10K and One Mile Fun Run

Meet Me at the Plaza-Free summer evening concert seriesFirst Friday at Harmony Crossing

JulyFireworks display at Lake OconeeMeet Me at the Plaza-Free summer evening concert seriesFirst Friday at Harmony Crossing

AugustMeet Me at the Plaza Free Summer Evening Concert SeriesFirst Friday at Harmony Crossing

SeptemberFirst Friday at Harmony Crossing

October Taste of EatontonCrappie USA Fishing TournamentFirst Friday at Harmony Crossing

NovemberMacon Symphony in Eatonton

DecemberChristmas Parade & CelebrationChristmas in the Briar PatchChristmas Tour of Homes

Antebellum Trail Calendar – Eatonton-Putnam CountyContact the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce for more information

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Georgia’s Antebellum Trail starts atthe Church-Waddel-Brumby House(which is also the Athens VisitorCenter) located at N. Thomas Streetand E. DoughertyStreet in

d o w n t o w nAthens. From heretake US Hwy 441South and it willrun along with USHwy 129.Watkinsville is 8miles south of Athens on Bus.

441/129. Makesure to take MainStreet and turnonto Hwy 53( E x p e r i m e n tStation Road). Justaround the corner,at 54 Nancy Drive,

visit the OconeeCounty VisitorCenter.

Madison is 22miles South of Watkinsville on Business 441/129. Againtake Main Street into the HistoricDistrict and look for the Visitore Centerat the corner of Bus. 441/129 and E.

Jefferson Street on the Square.From Madison, the trail crosses over

I-20 and continues 20 miles South alongUS Hwy 441/129 to Eatonton. Just

South of Eatonton, Hwy 441 & Hwy 129split. The trail follows Hwy 441 22miles to Milledgeville. In Milledgeville,441 follows N. Columbia and turns left

onto Hancock Street.The Visitor Center is

at 200 W. Hancock.From the VisitorCenter take Hancock

back to ColumbiaStreet, turn right andthen left ontoMontgomery Street,this is GA Hwy 22.Old Clinton is 20

miles down Hwy 22which runs into USHwy 129 justoutside of Gray.Continue on Hwy129 thru Gray 2miles where you willsee Old Clinton

Historic DistrictSigns.The trail follows

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into Macon. In Macon, Hwy 129 turnsinto Spring Street. Stay on Spring Streetand cross under I-16 and over theOcmulgee River. Take the 4th left onto

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INFORMATIONVisitor CenterMilledgeville-Baldwin Co. Convention

and Visitors Bureau200 W. Hancock St., P.O. Box 219Milledgeville, GA 31061 (478) 452-4687Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm, Sat. 10am-4pmClosed Holidays(800) 653-1804

ATTRACTIONS

Public Guided Historic Trolley ToursMonday-Friday at 10am, Sat. at 2pmIncludes Old State Capitol building, Stetson-Sanford House, St. Stephens Church andLockerly Hall• Lockerly Arboretum (478) 452-2112• Lockerly Hall• Old State Capitol Building

www.milledgevillecvb.come-mail [email protected]

ur proud history began in 1803,when the state of Georgia searched

for a site for its new capital. Becausethis area offered a central location andample springs, it was the perfect spot. Aftersuccessful negotiations to procure NativeAmerican land, the new capital had a home.The planned capital city took shape and was

given the name Milledgeville in honor of John Milledge, Governor of Georgia (1802-06) and donor of the land for the Universityof Georgia. For more than 60 years, weremained the capital during a period of statehistory that witnessed appearances by manynotable figures. Many area homes andstructures survived the periodic fires andwillful destruction of the War Between theStates. The historic district encompasses

both the African-American and whitecultures and boasts more than 20architectural landmarks, with more than adozen identified as “historically significant”and on the National Historic Register.

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Hospitality and southern style can be found in Milledgeville - Baldwin Countyfrom quaint Bed & Breakfast Inns to over 600hotel rooms, lakeside camp grounds anddining establishments of all varieties. Specialgroup dining can be arranged from countryrustic to southern elegance. Milledgeville is aMain Street City with an abundance of

shopping from the Historic downtown to theenclosed mall, with many specialty & antiqueshops in between.

Antebellum CapitalTrolley ToursThe warmth and beauty of Georgia’sAntebellum Capital awaits you. Experiencethe American South as you board the

Convention and Visitors Bureau’s trolley andenjoy a guided tour of thishistoric city. Your guidewill take you back in timeand share the history andtrivia of the Old Capital,(1803-1868). You will walkin the footsteps of GeneralSherman as you visit St.Stephen’s Episcopal

Church, c.1843 and viewthe interior of the Stetson-Sanford House, c.1825,home of the Old CapitalHistorical Society, allinclusive in your ticket.Lockerly Hall, a beautiful

antebellum home, isnow featured on the

Monday, Tuesday andWednesday Trolley Tours. Youwill see the Old Capitol Building,c.1807, renovated to its nearoriginal appearance when majorpolitical decisions were beingmade and legislation passed,and home to the Georgia’s OldCapital Museum, open Monday -Friday, 10 am to 4 pm andSaturday 12 pm to 4 pm.

This two hour guided tour(offered Monday throughFriday at 10:00 am andSaturday at 2 pm) is just one of

the many reasons you will want to travel tothe Old Capital and enjoy the heritage of oneof Georgia’s major assets. One of twoplanned capital cities in the United States, theother being Washington D.C., Milledgevillehas so much to offer that you can come for aday or for a week and still want to come backagain.

Memory Hill CemeteryMemory Hill Cemetery was originallydesignated as one of the four public squaresof twenty acres each in the Milledgevilletown plan of 1803. It later became known asCemetery Square. Many people associatedwith Milledgeville and Georgia history, suchas L.Q.C. Lamar, Rep. Carl Vinson andFlannery O’Connor, as well as early Georgialegislators, slaves and soldiers, are buried

here.

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Georgia College State UniversityGeorgia College State University, standingin the center of the historic district, has itsown proud history, which includesAtkinson Hall, c. 1896, now the School of Business, The Flannery O’Connor Room inIna Dillard Russell Library, a popularattraction for journalists who admire andstudy the works of the late southern writer,and the Museum and Archives of GeorgiaEducation, which now houses the PaulCoverdale papers. Many special events takeplace all year at Georgia College StateUniversity: musicals, theatre productions,

jazz festivals and more.Allied ArtsAllied Arts, an agency of the city, provides avariety of cultural and educationalopportunities on a year round basis,including concerts and stage productions

offered through its Town and Gown series.The John Marlor House, c. 1830, one of fourhistoric buildings of the Allied Arts Center,is home for the agency’s offices and its artgallery, which offers works from local artistsand features traveling exhibits throughout

the year – open 9-5 p.m., Monday - Friday.Lockerly AboretumLockerly Arboretum, 1534 Irwinton Road, isa living museum and outdoor classroomthat is home to over 3,000 kinds of plantsfrom around the world. While the 50-acreArboretum is considered a young garden,some plantings span over 150 years. TheArboretum is also home to historic LockerlyHall, a Greek Revival mansion built around1839, a geologic and fossil display, woods

museum and gazebo housing an oldfashioned water pump. Open weekdays8:30 am – 4:30 pm and Saturday 1 pm – 5 pmfor self guided tours. Lockerly Hall isfeatured on the Monday, Tuesday andWednesday Trolley Tours. For appointmentor group tours call (478) 452-2112.

Milledgeville’s Museum District

For centuries, Milledgeville’s beautiful naturalsetting has inspired local artists. Contemporarystudent artwork and traditional collections addvibrancy and celebrate history in eclecticgalleries. The Museum District includesmagnificently preserved mansions, hauntedhistoric sites and fascinating museums.

The Old State CapitolThe Old State Capitol, c.1807, 201 EastGreene Street, served as the seat of government for the State of Georgia from1807-1868, and in its legislative chambersthe Secession Convention was held in 1861.The gates were constructed in the 1860s,after the War Between the States, of bricksfrom the arsenal destroyed by Sherman’ssoldiers. Since 1879, Georgia Military

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Milledgeville-Baldwin County Convention& Visitors Bureau

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College has occupied the historic site. The building has undergone a $10 millionrenovation to restore the building to its nearoriginal appearance. Georgia’s Old CapitalMuseum occupies the ground floor, andtours of the restored Legislative chamber areavailable to visitors through the Conventionand Visitors Bureau trolley tour.

Lake SinclairLake Sinclair is considered to be a “diamondin the rough.” Its 15,000 acres of water are a beautiful setting for all watersportsincluding fishing, skiing, and boating or justrelaxing and enjoying mother nature. TheSinclair Dam was completed in 1953, and

since that time the area has become aplayground for Georgia and many otherstates. With its 500 miles of shoreline, there isplenty of room for both residential areas andyear-round recreational facilities. Full servicecamping is available. For a real treat takeyour car or your boat to lakeside dining.Fishing guides, boat and personal watercraftrentals available.

The Old Governor’s MansionThe Old Governor’s Mansion was the homeof Georgia’s governors from 1839-1868.This National Historic Landmark house is

furnished in period antiques and is openfor guided tours Tuesday - Saturday from10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.Tours begin on the hour, admission charge,group rates available. Closed Mondays andall holidays. For reservations or furtherinformation, call (478) 445-4545.

St. Stephen’s Episcopal ChurchSt. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 220 South

Wayne Street, c. 1841, consecrated in 1843. A

Gothic roof now replaces the original flat

roof destroyed by the explosion of the

nearby arsenal during the War Between the

States. The walls and ceiling were latercovered with beaded boards. Of special

interest is the chancel window of Old

English glass, a gift from Christ Church in

Savannah. The hand-carved chancel

furniture was executed by an early

parishioner, Captain John Wilcox.

Flannery O’Connor - Andalusia

American author Flannery O’Connor was born in Savannah, Georgia, on March 25,

1925. She later moved to Milledgeville,

Georgia where she graduated from Georgia

State College for Women in 1945. She

earned an MFA in 1947 from the State of

Iowa. After living in New York and

Connecticut, O’Connor returned to

Milledgeville to live at her family’s farm,

Andalusia, from 1951 until her death fromlupus in 1964. O’Connor often commented

about Andalusia in her letters and

described with great humor and affection

the operation of this dairy farm managed

by her mother, Regina Cline O’Connor. At

Andalusia, O’Connor also found the source

of many of the settings, situations, and

fictional characters of her stories. While

living at Andalusia, she completed twonovels and two collections of short stories.

Andalusia is open for public touring on

Monday, Tuesday & Saturday from 10am -

4pm (478) 454-4029 or www.andalusiafarm.org.

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Milledgeville - all inquiries

478-452-46871-800-653-1804

On-going Old Governor’s Mansion Curator’s Tours

Third Tuesday of each month,

11am & 2pm

Reservations Required

For more info call 478-445-4545

April Spring Tour of Homes


GCSU Jazz Festival


Lockerly Arboretum’sAnnual Plant Sale


August Hamp Brown Bottom Festival


October Haunted Trolley Tours

For more info call 478-452-4687 or

800-653-1804

Lockerly Under the Stars


Oct/Nov Sweetwater Festival


December Old Governor’s Mansion

Antebellum Christmas


A ntebellum Inn

c. 1890. Luxurious, yet comfortable. Located in the Historic

District of downtown Milledgeville. Featuring five elegant

bedrooms and suites with private baths, cable, videoselection, private telephone with wireless internet, wrap-

around porches and pool.

200 N. Columbia St. • Milledgeville, GA 31061

(478) 453-3993www.antebelluminn.com

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ome experience the past, while in

the present. Gray/Jones County is

home to many historically significant

locations including Old Clinton, Jarrell

Plantation, Griswoldville Battlefield,

Sunshine Church, Wayside and Round Oak.

Make a point to visit the Piedmont National

Wildlife Refuge which will provide an

entertaining and educational wildlifeexperience. Two miles southwest of Gray and

one block west of Highway 129, the visitor

will find Old Clinton, often described as “The

town that time forgot.” Once a bustling town

on Georgia’s western frontier and the county

seat, Clinton today is a quiet, rural village.

After the Creek cession in 1805 and the

formation of Jones County in 1807, the townof Clinton was settled in 1808 and

incorporated in 1809.

Because many of Clinton’s early settlerswere from New England, the town plan,

architecture, and location of the houses close

to the street show the influence of that area.

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INFORMATION• Jones Co./Gray Chamber of Commerce

& Visitors’ Information Center161 West Clinton Street / P.O. Box 686Gray, GA 31032(479) 986-1123www.jonescounty.org

• Old Clinton Historical Society106 Glosson Rd.Gray, GA 31032(478) 986-6383

ATTRACTIONS• Jarrell Plantation• Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge• Griswoldville Battlefield

• Sunshine Church• Old Clinton Park• McCarthy-Pope House, c. 1809• Jones-Ross House, c. 1826• Rosser-Barron House, c. 1812• Iverson-Greene-Collins House, 1821-26• Lockett-Hamilton House, c. 1830• Parrish-Billue House, c. 1810• Methodist Church, c. 1821• Town Cemetery – oldest marked grave, 1812• Kingman-Comer-Lummus House, c. 1817

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Clinton’s streets, laid out in the gridiron

pattern with a central square, were named

for the heroes of the Revolution and the

young American Republic, such as

Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Pulaski,and Jackson. About a dozen houses, dating

from 1810-30, and the Methodist Church

remain.

From a population of eighty-five in 1810,

Clinton rapidly grew to become the fourth

largest town in Georgia by 1820, and Jones

County the second most populous. By 1829,the town had fifty-six houses, ten stores,

four taverns, five law offices, three doctors,

eight mechanic shops, several hotels, a

cotton gin factory, a tannery, a blacksmith

shop, and Clinton Academy. It was a major

cultural center for the state at that time.

Although the opening of the western

territory in 1821 and the settlement of Macondrew many of its citizens, Clinton was the

county seat with the hustle and bustle

attendant to court weeks twice a year, and the

circuses which came to town in the spring.

The news of Georgia’s secession in January,

1861, was greeted with jubilation by

Clinton’s citizens, who fired rifles and rang

church bells. Only a few days after the firing

on Fort Sumter, Clintonians were Virginia

bound. Throughout the conflict Clinton

contributed troops, as well as much neededleather from its tannery, and food and

fodder from its surrounding farms and

plantations.

As often happened in the Confederate South,

the home front became a battleground. So it

was in Clinton in July, 1864, when over two

thousand Federal raiders galloped into

Clinton en route to Macon andAndersonville. Plundering and pillaging,

they stole or destroyed over half a million

dollars worth of property in Jones County

with Clinton the hardest hit.

Beaten back from Macon, the Union forces

returned to Clinton, skirmishing through

the streets with defending Confederate

cavalry. The Federals burned the jail afteremptying it of comrades. Later, near Round

Oak, Clinton-born Alfred Iverson and his

Confederate brigade routed the Federals,

capturing 500 prisoners, including the

raiders’ leader, Major George Stoneman.

Stoneman’s depredations were only the first

of the calamities yet to come to Clinton.

On November 19, 1864, a Federal cavalryforce, 5,000 strong under the command of

the infamous Judson Kilpatrick, occupied

the town. Following him was an entire army

corps of over 15,000 men, accompanied by

hundreds of wagons, a train of pontoons,

and over 4,000 head of beef cattle, all part of

Sherman’s Savannah-bound army. For four

days the town saw intense skirmishing.

General Joseph Wheeler’s Confederatecavalry so successfully harassed the

Federals that they fortified Clinton and

defended it with a full brigade. Further

resistance was offered a short distance south

at Griswoldville where the Yankees had

destroyed an important gun factory.

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After the Federals’ departure,

Clinton’s citizens described

almost complete destruction and

economic ruin. One third of the

town was burned, including

several residences, the school

house, some churches, and thetannery. Fences and out-

buildings had been consumed

by campfires.

After “the War” Clinton steadily

declined. The little town of Gray

grew around the railroad two

miles from Clinton. Then in

1905, the citizens of JonesCounty voted to move the courthouse to the

new town.

The Old Clinton Historical Society, formed in

1974 to preserve and restore Clinton, has

completed the restoration of the McCarthy-

Pope House, circa 1809-10 and the oldest

remaining structure in the town.

In May, the Society, with the 16th Ga,

Company “G,” Jackson Rifles, presents its

annual “Old Clinton War Days” when

battles which were fought in and around

Clinton are re-enacted. Re-enactors wear

authentic uniforms and use authentic

weapons. Confederate and Union cannons

rattle the windows of Clinton houses once

again.

Self-guided tours of Old Clinton are free.

Advance arrangements for tour groups may

be made by contacting Earlene Hamilton at

(478) 986-6383. General information is

available by contacting Jones Co. Visitors’

Information Center or the Jones Co/Gray

Chamber of Commerce at 161 West Clinton

Street, P.O. Box 686, Gray, GA 31032; (478)986-1123. Check out our web site at

www.jonescounty.org

The Jarrell Plantation, located off Hwy 18 in

Jones County, is a cotton plantation owned

by a single family for more than 140 years.

This working farm includes a sawmill,

cotton gin, gristmill, shingle mill, planer,

sugar cane press, syrup evaporator, barn

and outbuildings. It was donated to the

state of Georgia in 1974 by descendants of

the family to establish the Jarrell PlantationState Historic Site. You won’t want to miss

stepping back in time and experiencing this

true antebellum farm.

Jones-Ross House

Jarrell Plantation

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War Days Re-Enactment & Encampment

Relive two historic “War Days”as Confederate and Union Troops

march from their encampments

and clash once again as they did in

1864 – with the crackle of musketry,

the thunder of cannon fire and the

pounding of hoofbeats.

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Antebellum Trail CalendarGray/Old Clinton

all inquiries478-986-1123

March Bi-Centennial Kickoff Parade - Clinton/Gray

May Old Clinton War Days – Old ClintonHistoric DistrictFamily Farm Day – Jarrell Plantation

June Daylily Festival – Gray

July Ol’ Time 4th – Jarrell Plantation

September Song at Twilight - Old Clinton HistoricDistrict

November Veteran’s Day Celebration – GraySyrup Making & Story Telling – JarrellPlantation

December Christmas Parade – Gray

Candlelight Tour Jarrell Plantation



"Named One of America’sDozen Distinctive Destinations"

"All travelers who want a unique vacationexperience full of history, scenery, music,food and great Southern hospitality shouldput Macon at the top of their must see list."– Richard Moe, President, National Trust forHistoric Preservation

It's been 150 years since the Civil War, and50 years since Margaret Mitchell's classicGone With the Wind was made into one of the world's most watched films. As we nearthe end of a new century's first decade, getready to rock when you roll into historicMacon, where an eclectic fusion of amazingarchitecture blends smoothly with historicdowntown digs for fine dining, art galleries,

theatre, trolley tours, boutiques and aunique museum district to share the best of the past with you today.

Founded in 1823 along the banks of the

Ocmulgee River, Macon offers a wealth of antebellum treasures. Over 5,500 individualstructures in 11 historic districts are listed on

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INFORMATION• I-75 Visitor Center

I-75 South (478) 994-9191Mon.-Sun. 9am-5pm

• Downtown Visitor Center

450 Martin Luther King, Jr Blvd,P.O. Box 6354, Macon, GA 31201(478) 743-3401Mon.-Sat. 9am-5:00pm

ATTRACTIONS• Ocmulgee National Monument,

(478) 752-8257• Hay House, (478) 742-8155• Cannonball House, (478) 745-5982• Sidney Lanier Cottage, (478) 743-3851

• Grand Opera House, (478) 301-5504• Tubman African American Museum(478) 743-8544

• Museum of Arts & Sciences, (478) 477-3232• Georgia Music Hall of Fame,

(478) 751-3334• Douglass Theatre, (478) 742-2000• Lights on Macon, (478) 743-3401• Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, (478)752-1585

1853 Cannonball House Civil War Museum

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the National Register of Historic Places. In

fact, Macon has more acreage listed on thisprestigious Register than any other city inthe state. To fully enjoy Macon’s wealth of antebellum elegance and its downtownmuseum district, visitors may take theAround Town Trolley Tour. Set your ownpace and see this great place by purchasinga packaged ticket for house museums, statemuseums and trolley transportation fromour Downtown Visitors Center. A variety of

walking tours and suggested itineraries,themed to suit your interest, are alsoavailable.

Macon is also known for its Cherry BlossomFestival held each spring. This annual eventwas awarded The International Festival andEvents Association’s Grand Pinnacle for2007, which literally means the festival is theBest Festival in the World! It is alsoconsistently named one of the Top 20 Events

in the Southeast by the Southeast TourismSociety, with its 10 days of events, special

performances and tours, exhibits andsouthern hospitality. A backdrop of morethan 300,000 Yoshino cherry trees makesMacon the Cherry Blossom Capital of theWorld. www.cherryblossom.comMacon Gardens, Mansions & Moonlight isalso held each spring and showcasesplantation homes on a candlelit tour, agarden market, and select private gardensand beautiful historic homes in Macon’smost charming neighborhoods. Hosted byMacon’s National Historic Landmark Hay

House.

Hay House

934 Georgia Avenue (478) 742-8155www.hayhouse.orgCompleted in 1859, this National Landmarkcontains luxuries far ahead of its time,including indoor plumbing, an elevator, athen-state-of-the-art ventilation system, 19hand-carved marble mantels andmagnificent decorative plasterwork.Featured on A&E’s America’s Castles andnamed the "Palace of the South", this is a

must see of Macon. Admission charged.Limited handicap accessibility.

The Cannonball House856 Mulberry Street, (478) 745-5982www.cannonballhouse.orgBuilt in 1853, this Antebellum Greek Revivalhome was struck by a cannonball during theStoneman’s Raid in 1864. Tours of the

Cannonball House include the uniqueoriginal kitchen house and servant’squarters as well as viewing a collection of Civil War relics. Admission charged.Limited handicap accessibility.

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Around Town Trolley Tours

Cherry Blossoms in historic Central City Park



The Sidney Lanier Cottage935 High Street, (478) 743-3851www.historicmacon.orgThe Sidney Lanier Cottage was recentlynamed one of “10 great places to becomewell versed in poets” by USAToday. This

Victorian cottage, c. 1840, is the birthplace of poet, musician, Civil War soldier,mathematician and linguist, Sidney CloptonLanier (1842-1881). The property is aLandmark of American Poetry and Musicand is on the National Registry of HistoricPlaces. Take a tour of this charming cottageand its historic garden and learn more aboutthe life of this fascinating man. Open Mon-Sat 10:00 am – 4:00 pm with the last tour

beginning at 3:30 pm. $5 adult, $4 Senior, $3children. Handicap accessible.

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church830 Poplar Street, (478) 745-1631Reminiscent of European cathedrals, thisRomanesque, Neo-Gothic style church wasdedicated in 1903. Cross-topped twin spiresrise over 200 feet. Bavarian stained glass,Italian marble carvings, beautiful statuesand sacred altars create an awe-inspiringsite.

Ocmulgee National Monument1207 Emery Hwy, (478) 752-8257www.nps.gov/ocmu Journey to the ancient past and witness12,000 years of Native American Indianheritage. See a burial mound, temple

mounds, prehistoric trenches, the site of acolonial British trading post, and a rebuiltearthlodge offering visitors the onlyopportunity in North America to enter andsee a 1,000 year old structure. Open daily,free admission. Handicap accessible.

Georgia Music Hall of Fame200 MLK, Jr. Blvd, (478) 751-3334www.gamusichall.orgThe state’s rich musical heritage isshowcased in Tune Town, a musicalstreetscape featuring legendary performerslike Little Richard, Otis Redding, RayCharles, The Allman Brothers Band, R.E.M.,The B-52’s, and Travis Tritt. The MusicFactory is a favorite with kids of all ages.Open daily, admission charged. Handicapaccessible.

Georgia Sports Hall of Fame301 Cherry Street, (478) 752-1585www.gshf.orgGeorgia’s athletic heritage is featured in this43,000 square foot facility. Educational andinteractive exhibits honor heroes from thestate’s top high school, collegiate,professional and amateur athletic fields

such as record home run hitter Henry"Hank" Aaron. Open daily, admissioncharged. Handicap accessible.

The Museum of Arts & Sciences4182 Forsyth Road, (478) 477-3232www.masmacon.comDiscover the world in three changingexhibition galleries and the DiscoveryHouse, which features fun hands-onactivities. Explore from your backyard tothe universe with daily programs in theMini-Zoo and Planetarium. Also visit theobservatory, nature trails, and MuseumStore. Open daily. Admission charged.

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Tubman African-AmericanMuseum340 Walnut Street, (478) 743-8544www.tubmanmuseum.comTake a soulful journey through time, fromAfrica to America at the Tubman African-

American Museum, the south’s largestfacility devoted solely to African Americanart, history and culture. Admission charged.Handicap accessible.

Macon Arts486 First Street (478) 743-6940www.maconarts.orgLocated in downtown Macon, this beautiful

gallery features works of Macon and MiddleGeorgia artists with one-of-a-kind sculpture,ceramics, pottery, and fine paintings. EachApril, Macon Arts hosts Fired Works, aregional ceramics show and sale featuring10 days of workshops, exhibits, studio tours,demonstrations, a pottery roadshow andother activities for artists and the generalpublic.

Cox Capitol Theatre

382 Second Street, (478) 257-6391www.coxcapitoltheatre.comCompletely renovated and reopened in2006, Macon’s first modern movie house isnow downtown’s most exciting film, liveentertainment and dining venue.

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Macon478-743-3401 or 1-800-768-3401

February Macon Film & Video Festival

March Macon Cherry Blossom Festival

Cherry Blossom Marathon RunMiddle GA Arts Festival at Cherry Blossom

April Tour de GeorgiaMacon’s Pan African FestivalFired Works Ceramic Exhibition & Sale

May Macon Gardens, Mansions and MoonlightGA Sports Hall of Fame Induction

Ceremony

June MidSummer Macon Arts and Theatre

July History with a Bang – Celebration at

Cannonball HouseOl’ Time 4th of July Celebration at Jarrell

PlantationBragg Jam

September Ocmulgee Indian Celebration

October Macon’s GA State FairGA Music Hall of Fame’s Macon Music

Festival

December White Columns & Holly in Macon, GAChristmas in Olde Macon

Macon Ballet Company & Nutcracker SuiteMacon’s Christmas at Hay House

“Our history will blow you away”

1853 Historic House Museum

Civil War Memorabilia ~ Gift Shop

Tours ~ Mon. - Sat. 10 am - 4 pm

856 Mulberry Street, Macon, GA

478-745-5982

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Athens CVB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Athens Welcome Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Billy Lacy Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Blue Willow Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BCBrady Inn Bed & Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Cannonball House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Chappelle Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14The Classic Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10The Colonels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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Gray Station Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38The Hampton Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Happy Valley Crafts Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Hay House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Heritage Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Holiday Inn Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

James Madison Inn & Conference Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19The Jarrell House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Jones County/Gray Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Lake Oconee Shooting Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Lockerly Arboretum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Macon Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Madison-Morgan Cultural Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Madison/Morgan CVB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Milledgeville/Baldwin CVB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Museum Mile Athens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Museum of Arts and Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Oconee County Welcome Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Old Clinton Historical Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Old Governor’s Mansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Old Capital Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Starcadia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42T.R.R. Cobb House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Visit Watkinsville. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Waterside Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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FEBRUARY• Oconee County Cultural Arts Foundation Performance Series

(Watkinsville)• Madison Antique Show & Sale• Taste of Athens

MARCH• Taste of Madison• Middle Georgia Arts Festival (Macon)• Boot Scootin’ Barn Dance (Eatonton)• Robert Osborne’s Classic Film Festival (Athens)• Macon Cherry Blossom Festival

APRIL• Easter Egg Hunt at Heritage Park (Watkinsville)• Fun Follies (Madison)• Bonnets & Blooms (Eatonton)• Macon’s Pan African Festival• Spring Tour of Homes (Milledgeville)• Lockerly Annual Plant Sale (Milledgeville)• Tour de Georgia (Macon)• OCAF Giant Thrift Sale (Watkinsville)• Madison Fest• GCSU Jazz Festival (Milledgeville)

• Athens Twilight Criterium & Festival• The Longest Yard Sale (Eatonton)• Pick Your Own Strawberries (Watkinsville)• Piedmont Gardeners Garden Tour (Athens)• Meet Me On The Plaza Concert (Eatonton)• UGA International Street Festival (Athens)• Athens Regional Foundation Classic

MAY• Old Clinton War Days• Madison Spring Tour of Homes• Night Concert Series - Ashford Manor (Watkinsville)

• Meet Me In The Plaza Concert (Eatonton)• Macon’s Gardens, Mansions and Moonlight Tour• GA Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (Macon)• South works Arts Festival (Watkinsville)• Family Farm Day - Jarrell Plantation• Athens Human Rights Festival

JUNE• Daylily Festival ( Old Clinton)• Happy Valley & Chappell Gallery Spring Open House

(Watkinsville)• Madison Chamber Music Festival• Midsummer Macon Arts & Theatre• Dairy Festival (Eatonton)• AthFest Music & Arts Festival• Pick Your Own Blackberries (Watkinsville)• Barrel Racing (Eatonton)

JULY• Ol Time Fourth - Jarrell Plantation (Old Clinton)• Independence Day Concert (Madison)• 4th of July Annual Heritage Celebration (Watkinsville)

• History With A Bang (Macon)• Fireworks at Lake Oconee (Eatonton)• Tour of Historic Rockville School (Eatonton) (Milledgeville/Gray)

AUGUST• Perspectives Potters & Collectors Pottery Sale (Watkinsville)• Taste of Macon• Hamp Brown Festival (Milledgeville)• Believe in Bogart Festival (Watkinsville)

SEPTEMBER• Folk Life Celebration Jarrell Plantation (Old Clinton)• Ocmulgee Indian Festival (Macon)• GA Music Hall of Fame Music Week (Macon)• Macon Music & Heritage Festival• North Georgia Folk Festival (Athens)• Grace’s Birthday Party at Ashford Manor (Watkinsville)

OCTOBER• Annual Wine Fest (Watkinsville)• Country Road Cruiser Show (Madison)• Georgia’s Lake Oconee Music Festival (Madison)• Haunted Trolley Tour (Milledgeville)• Macon’s Georgia State Fair• Oconee Fall Festival (Watkinsville)• Chili Cook Off (Madison)• Watkinsville Historical Haunts Tour• Lockerly Under the Stars (Milledgeville)• Fall Children’s Carnival (Watkinsville)• Taste of Eatonton• Pick Your Own Pumpkin, Washington Farms (Watkinsville)

NOVEMBER• Veteran’s Day Celebration (Old Clinton & Watkinsville)• Bishop Antebellum Festival (Watkinsville)• Merchants Holiday Open House (Madison)

• Macon Symphony in Eatonton• Sweetwater Festival (Milledgeville)• Cotton Gin Festival (Madison)• Happy Valley Pottery & Chappelle Gallery Holiday Open House

(Watkinsville)• Syrup Making & Story Telling Jarrell Plantation• Christmas In The Country (Rutledge)

DECEMBER• Christmas Parade ( Watkinsville, Old Clinton, Athens,

Milledgeville, Eatonton)• OCAF Holiday Market

• Holiday Tour of Homes (Madison)• White Columns & Holly in Macon• Antebellum Christmas at the Governor’s Mansion (Milledgeville)• Athens Holiday Lights• Mingle With Kringle (Watkinsville)• Candlelight Tour Jarrell Plantation (Old Clinton)• Rutledge Christmas Tour of Homes• Christmas in Olde Macon• Macon Ballet Company & Nutcracker Suite• Macon’s Christmas at Hay House

Annual Events Along Georgia’s Antebellum Trail



Tour Planners

Georgia’s Antebellum Trail

invites you to a

PRIVATE FAMof our 90 mile Trail

through the

HISTORIC

HEARTLAND.

You set the date

and

drive on your own.

The Trail will provide

all accommodations, meals,

and hosts as you visit all

the fabulous sites on

GEORGIA’SANTEBELLUM TRAIL.

To book your trip call:Marguerite Copelan

800-709-7406.

Athens Convention& Visitors Bureau

800-653-0603

Oconee County Welcome Center

706-769-5197

Madison Convention& Visitors Bureau

800-709-7406

Eatonton-PutnamChamber of Commerce

706-485-7701

Milledgeville Baldwin CountyConvention & Visitors Bureau

800-653-1804

Jones County-Gray

Chamber of Commerce478-986-1123

Macon Bibb CountyConvention & Visitors Bureau

800-768-3401

CONTACTS

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