Visit Historical Attractions from Eastman to Forsyth Georgia

Videos of places and things to do in Georgia

See memorable historic sites in Eastman, Eatonton, Ellijay, Fayetteville, Fitsgerald, Flowery Branch, Folkston and Forsyth Georgia. Enjoy Georgia's past treasures today.

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 Georgia 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 Georgia 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 - Located 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 Georgia

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 Georgia

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 Georgia

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 Georgia 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 Georgia 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 and small kitchen are available for parties, events and meetings. It is available for a small fee. Call for hours and to reserve tours. Free admission, but donations accepted. Amenities: Parking, Restrooms and Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Call for hours and tours. Phone: 229-426-5090 Address: 120 S Lee St., Fitzgerald Georgia

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 Georgia 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 admission. Amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 229-426-5030 - Address: 315 E Pine St., Fitzgerald Georgia

Fitzgerald Grand Theater - This restored movie theater of the 1930s is a performance theater with seats, an orchestra pit and movie projection system with silver screen. This facility can show 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. Entertainment Mon-Sat. Amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired and Party Facilities - Phone: 229-426-5090 and toll free at 800-386-4642- Address: 115 S Main Str., Fitzgerald Georgia

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 Georgia 30542

Folkston

Folkston Railroad Depot and Train Museum - Enjoy old train memorabilia such as logbooks, lights and train maps in this restored depot. Open: Call for hours. Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Restrooms and Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 912-496-2536 – Address: 3795 Main St., Folkston Georgia 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 Georgia 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