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Fine Arts Centers & Galleries Arts Clayton Gallery - Displays original art by Georgia artists and four

murals depicting life in Jonesboro adorn the side of the building. Open Mon-Sat from 9 am - 5 pm. Free admission to gallery. Phone: 770473-5457 - Address: 136 S Main St., Jonesboro, Georgia Callanwolde Fine Arts Center is a 1920 mansion that offers arts education and literary visual and performing arts events. Open: Mon.-Fri. 10a.m.- 8p.m., Sat. 10a.m.-3p.m. Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, accessibility for mobility-impaired Phone: 404-872-5338 - Address: 980 Briarcliff Rd., Atlanta, Georgia 30306 Clark Atlanta University Art Galleries is home to a historical collection of African-American art and the illustrious murals by Hale Woodruff. Open: Tues - Fri at 10 am - 4 pm, Sat.-Sun. 12-4p.m. Donations accepted. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, Food and Party Facilities Phone: 404-880-6102 Address: 223 James P. Brawley Dr., Atlanta, Georgia 30314 Douglasville Cultural Arts Center hosts concerts, festivals, events and other cultural activities, including Monthly artists receptions, exhibits and special programs. Open: Mon - Fri 9 am - 5 pm and Sun. 1-5 pm - Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, Party Facilities Phone: 770-949-2787 Address: 8652 Campbellton St., Douglasville, Georgia 30134 Marlow House Gallery is a quaint gallery features Thomas Kinkade artwork, collectibles and gifts. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms and Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Open: Mon - Sat 10 am-5 pm - Phone: 770-426-1825 Address: 192 Church St., Marietta, Georgia 30060 Museums American Museum of Papermaking - Trace the history of paper from 4000 B.C. to today's contemporary paper artists. Open Mon-Fri 9 am - 5 pm. Amenities: parking, public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Reservations required for tours. Donations accepted. Phone: 404-894-7840 - Address: 500 10th St. NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30332 Antique Funeral Museum - Margaret Mitchell Playhouse - Visitors can see a horse-drawn hearse, a preCivil War casket and antique Civil War embalming equipment. Visit the room where Mitchell played as a child. Amenities: parking, public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Open daily. Phone: 770-478-7211 - Address: 168 N McDonough St., Jonesboro, GA

Museums CDC/Global Health Odyssey Museum - See how the CDC's work leads to safer and healthier people. A museum, visitors center and interactive educational facility. Call for hours. Phone: 404-639-0830 - Address: 1600 Clifton Rd. NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30333 Coweta County African-American Heritage Museum and Research Center - The first black museum of the county exhibits historical African-American architecture, and houses artifacts and records. Amenities: parking, public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Free, but donations accepted. Address: 92 Farmer St., Newnan, Georgia Douglas County Museum of History and Art - When the new courthouse was opened in 1998, the old courthouse was declared "surplus" and slated for sale and disposal. The Old Courthouse now houses the Douglas County Museum of History and Art. There are rotating exhibits of mid-20th Century (to reflect the 1956 date of the Courthouse) private collections including a display of cocktail shakers, school lunchboxes, children's phonographs and items from a personal collection of Coca Cola articles. The Old Douglas County Courthouse is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places due to its unique architecture, the international style building, of which few examples remain. Call for hours and to arrange tours. Free admission. Phone: 770-949-4090 - Address: 6754 Broad St., Douglasville, Georgia Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Visitors Center and Monetary Museum - Explore the Federal Reserve's role in the economy through interactive exhibits. Tour the cash and check operations overlooks. Amenities: public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Tours Mon-Fri at 9:30 am, 11 am and 1 pm. Phone: 404-498-8764 - Address: 1000 Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA Georgia State Capitol and Museum - Experience the history of the Capitol by viewing artifacts, historic flags, artwork and a short film. Open Mon-Fri 8 am to 6 pm. Seasonal tour times. Amenities: parking, public restrooms, accessibility for mobility-impared and food. Phone: 404-463-4536 or 404-656-2846 - Address: Georgia Capitol Museum and Tours, 214 State Capitol, Atlanta, Georgia 30334 Gwinnett History Museum - Specializes in the preservation of Gwinnett County artifacts from prehistory to World War II. Amenities: parking, public restrooms and food. Free, but $1 donation requested. Open Mon-Thurs at 10 am - 4 pm and Sat from Noon to 5 pm. Phone: 770-822-5178 - Address: 455 South Perry St., Lawrenceville, Georgia

Lewis Grizzard Museum - View memorabilia of renowned humorist and author Lewis Grizzard. See his old typewriters, family photos and manuscripts. Call for hours. Guided tours available. Free, but $1 donations accepted. Phone: 800-8COWETA - Address: 2769 U. S. Hwy 29 S., Moreland, Georgia Marietta Fire Museum showcases antique fire engines and fire-fighting equipment. Amenities: parking, public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Open Mon-Fri 8 am to 5 pm. Phone: 770-794-5491 Address: 112 Haynes St, Marietta Georgia 30060 Old Courthouse on the Square - This former courthouse is over 100 years old. It features the Jim Cherry Museum with a special Civil War room. Amenities: parking, public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Open Mon-Fri from 9 am - 4 pm. Free admission. Phone: 404-373-1088 - Address: 101 E Court Square, Decatur, Georgia Roswell Fire and Rescue Museum - This small local museum focuses on the history of the Roswell Volunteer Fire Department. Amenities: parking, public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Open daily 9 am - 6 pm. Phone: 770-641-3730 Address: 1002 Alpharetta St., Roswell, Georgia 30075 Smyrna Museum contains a large collection of photographs, memorabilia, publications, and historical and and genealogical research materials. Amenities: parking, public restrooms and accessibility for mobilityimpared. Open Tues-Sat 10 am to 4 pm.

Phone: 770-431-2858 - Address: 2861 Atlanta St., Smyrna, Georgia 30082 Teaching Museum North - Exhibits document the history of the U.S. Georgia and Roswell. Amenities: parking, public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Open Mon-Fri 8 am - 3:30 pm. Phone: 770-552-6339 - Address: 791 Mimosa Blvd, Roswell Georgia 30075 The Martin Luther King Center - Established in 1968, The King Center serves as an international clearing house for official King programs, public info and educational materials. Amenities: parking, public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Open daily 9 am - 5 pm. Phone: 404-526-8923 - Address: 450 Auburn Ave., Atlanta, Georgia 30312 Historic Sites & Historical Societies Alpharetta Historical Society shares several resources and places for you to enjoy. Discover your heritage with the research library and archives, and heritage programs. Visit out the log cabin built in 1935 and the beautiful Mansell House and Gardens. Phone: 770-475-4663 Historic Mansell House and Gardens is a 1910 Victorian home, filled with period antiques and surrounded by gardens, houses the records and archives for old Milton County. Open: 10 am to 2 pm Monday and Friday or by appointment. Free. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 770-475-HOME - Address: 1835 Old Milton Pkwy., Alpharetta, Georgia 30004 Dekalb History Center consists of the Society, the McCurdy Family Research Center and the Jim Cherry Museum. The History Center also maintains the Historic Complex located on West Trinity Place in Decatur that includes three antebellum structures: the Benjamin Swanton House, the Biffle Cabin and the Barber Cabin. Phone: 404-373-1088 - Location: Old Courthouse on the Square, 101 E Court Square, Decatur, Georgia Historic Complex of Dekalb Historical Society is housed in the former courthouse in Decatur, it provides tours on DeKalbs history and maintains a museum that has a room devoted to the Civil War. Open: MonFri at 9 am - 5 pm. Phone: 404-373-1088 - Address: 720 W. Trinity Pl., Decatur, Georgia 30030 Fayette County Historical Society runs a research center for genealogical and historical research and offers a walking tour of the Fayetteville historic area. Open: Tues 9 am - 6 pm, Thurs at 10 am to 1 pm and Sat at 9 am - 1 pm. Free. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 770-716-6020 Address: 195 Lee St., Fayetteville, Georgia 30214 Georgia Department of Archives and History is Georgias most valuable historical documents are housed here, helping state and local governments meet records requirements. Open: Tue.-Sat. 8:30a.m.-5p.m. Free. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 678-364-3700 Address: 5800 Jonesboro Rd., Morrow, Georgia 30260 Governors Mansion is where you can take a tour through the beautiful mansion to learn the history and see its collection of 19th-century neoclassical furnishings, paintings and porcelain. Open: Tue.-Thurs. 1011:30a.m. Free. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 404261-1776 - Address: 391 W Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta, GA 30305 Gwinnett Historical Society and Gwinnett History Center maintains a genealogy and history library in the courthouse. Open: Mon.- Fri. 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Free. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired Phone: 770-822-5174 Address: 185 Crogan St., Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046 Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site - Tour MLK Jr.s birth home and the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church where he was baptized and served as a co-pastor. Open: Daily 9 am - 5 pm (6 pm in summer). Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired Phone: 404-331-6922 - Address: 450 Auburn Ave., Atlanta, Georgia 30312

Fine Arts Centers & Galleries Blue Bell Gallery is an art gallery and pottery studio that exhibits over 30 local artists. Phone: 770-783-4665 Address: 89 East North Ave., Suite 1, Comer, Georgia 30629 Bowen Center for the Arts stages year-round exhibits and performances by Georgia artist. Open: Tue.Fri. 10 am - 4 pm, Sat. 12-4 pm. Free. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobilityimpaired, Party Facilities Phone: 706-216-2787 Address: 334 GA Hwy 9 N., Dawsonville, Georgia 30534 Brenau University Permanent Art Collection has more than 1,000 pieces of original art grace the campus. Find sculpture and painting in a variety of media. Open: Mon.-Fri. 10a.m.-4p.m. (Thurs. until 6p.m.), Sun. 2-5 pm. Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobilityimpaired. Phone: 770-534-6263 Address: 500 Washington St., Gainesville, Georgia 30501 Crocker Pottery-Georgia Folk Pottery Center - True Georgia folk potters turn and burn their beautiful wares. See a continuous exhibit of pottery, including Meaders and others work. Open: Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm. Free. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobilityimpaired. Phone: 770-869-3160 Address: 6345 W. County Line Rd., Lula, Georgia 30554 Georgia Heritage Center for the Arts - This arts center aims to promote emerging Georgia artists. Open: Mon.-Sat. 10a.m.-5p.m., Sun. 1-5p.m. Free. Phone: 706-754-5989 Address: 11785 US Hwy. 441 N., Tallulah Falls, Georgia 30573 Hickory Flat Pottery - Stone ware plus porcelain, raku pottery, stained glass, copper art, woodware, fiber and jewerlry. In the Gallery connected to the studio you will find the work of over 20 artists including pottery, jewelry, glass, copper and metal art, fiber and wood. Hickory Flat Pottery is located in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains, close to Lake Burton and Helen. The Studio and Gallery are housed in the historic 112 year old Wikle homestead. Tours available. Open: April - December: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10 am - 6 pm. Sunday Noon - 6 pm. closed Tuesday. Winter Hours: January - March: Monday, Friday, Saturday 10 am - 5 pm. Sunday Noon - 5 pm., closed Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Amenities: Parking and Restrooms. Phone: 706-947-0030 Address: 13664 Hwy 197, Clarkesville, Georgia Mark of the Potter - Historic mill on the Soque River featuring the works of many local artists and potters. Feed the pet trout and see the inner workings of an old gristmill. Amenities: Parking and Public Restrooms. Open daily 10 am - 6 pm. Phone: 706-947-3440 Address: 9982 State Hwy 197 N, Clarkesville, Georgia Quinlan Visual Arts Center - NE Georgia regional arts organization is home to world-class exhibits and workshops, as well as a wide variety of classes. Open: Mon - Fri at 9 am - 5 pm and Sat 10 am - 4 pm. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired and Party Facilities. Phone: 770-536-2575 Address: 514 Green St., Gainesville, Georgia 30501 Tallulah Gallery has fine art including original paintings, pottery, raku, folk art, jewelry and more. Open: Monday through Saturday from 10 am until 12 pm, and from 1-5 pm. Phone: 706-754-6020 - Address: 580 Scenic Loop 15, Old US Hwy 441, Tallulah Falls GA 30573

The Arts Center - View regional and national fine arts and crafts at this center. Open: Thurs.-Sat. 1-5:30p.m. and appt. Free ($1 donation suggested). Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, Party Facilities Phone: 706-377-2040 Address: 338 E. Howell St., Hartwell, Georgia 30643 The Willows Pottery is a working studio featuring decortive, functional stoneware pottery. All pottery is made either on-site or by local crafts people. Demonstrations given daily. Call for hours. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms and Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 706-878-1344 - Address: 7275 S Main St., Helen, Georgia Museums Banks County Historic Courthouse / Historical Society Museum - One of the oldest courthouses in Georgia, it houses a local museum, which features art, WWII memorabilia and historic records. Open: Mon.-Fri. 9a.m.-4p.m. Free. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobilityimpaired, Party Facilities. Phone: 06-677-2108 - toll-free 800-638-5004 Address: 106 Yonah Homer Rd, Homer, Georgia 30547 Barrow County Museum - Among the rooms of the museum, see jail cells, exhibits of Senator Richard B. Russell, county history and the nearby Fort Yargo. Open: Mon.-Fri. 1-4 p.m. Free. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired Phone: 770-307-1183 Address: 94 E. Athens St., Winder, Georgia 30680 Currahee Military Museum - A museum devoted to the men of Camp Toccoa and local veterans. Open: Mon.-Sat. 10a.m.-4p.m., Sun. 1-4p.m.. Phone: 706-282-5055 Address: 160 N. Alexander St., Toccoa, Georgia 30577 Elberton Granite Museum and Exhibit - In the three stories of self-guided exhibits are educational displays of antique granite-working tools used in the quarry, as well as other artifacts. Open: Mon.-Sat. 2-5p.m. Free. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 706283-2551 Address: One Granite Plaza, Elberton, GA 30635 Hart County Historical Museum is located in the Teasley-Holland House, and is an excellent source of county historical information. Open: Mon.-Fri. 8:30a.m.-5p.m. Free. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired Phone: 706-376-6330 Address: 31 E. Howell St., Hartwell, Georgia 30643

Johnny Mize Athletic Center and Museum - Named for Baseball Hall of Famer and former Piedont

player Johnny Mize, the museum features memorabilia from his career. Open: Daily 6a.m.-10pn. Free. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobilityimpaired. Phone: 706-776-0147 Address: 280 Laurel Ave., Demorest, Georgia 30535 Old Sautee Store & Museum - This 135-year old store is now a museum and historical landmark. It also features nostalgic gifts. Open: Mon.-Sat. 10a.m.-5p.m., Sun. 12-5p.m. Free. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Food. Phone: 706-878-2281 and toll-free 888-463-9853 Address: Hwy 17 and GA Hwy 255, Sautee, Georgia 30571 Tallulah Falls School Museum - Displays include photos, paintings, and artifacts that reflect the history of Tallulah Falls School. Amenities: parking, public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Call for hours. Free admission. Phone: 706-754-0400 extn. 3530 - Address: P. O. Box 10, Tallulah Falls, Georgia 30573 The Gourd Place - International Museum - This gourd museum and retail shop features more than 200 gourds from 23 countries. Call for hours. Amenities: parking, public restrooms, accessibility for mobility-impared and party facilities. Phone: 706-865-4048 - Address: 2319 Duncan Bridge Rd., Sautee, Georgia Turpin Pottery - Working potter's studio with display and shop. Pottery is for sale. Parking available. Open Mon-Thurs 8 am - 5 pm or by appointment during Sat and Sunday. Phone: 706-677-1528 - Address: 2500 US Hwy 441, Homer, Georgia White County Historical Museum - This local history museum displays Meaders pottery and offers a small gift shop. Open: Thurs.-Sat. 10a.m.-3p.m., or by appt. Phone: 706-865-3225 Address: On Cleveland Square, Cleveland, Georgia 30528

Planetariums George Coleman Planetarium has regularly scheduled shows each Friday while school is in session. School and special shows available by appt. A sky viewing will be held after each show. Open: Friday at 8 to 9 pm. Free. Amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 706864-1471 - Located at North Georgia College & State University, Sunset Dr., Dahlonega, Georgia 30597 Rollins Planetarium - Enjoy free public shows at one of the largest planetariums in the state. Arrive early; seating is limited. Open: Call for schedule. Fri. 8p.m. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired Phone: 706-379-5195 and 800-241-3754 - Address: 1 College St, Young Harris, Georgia 30582 More Places to Visit for Free Historic Sites & Historical Societies - Banks County Historic Courthouse / Historical Society Museum One of the oldest courthouses in Georgia, it houses a local museum, which features art, WWII memorabilia and historic records. Open: Mon.-Fri. 9a.m.-4p.m. Free. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, Party Facilities. Phone: 706-677-2108 - toll-free 800-638-5004 - Address: 106 Yonah Homer Rd, Homer, GA Georgia Guidestones - Also called Stonehenge of America the stones represent a baffling mystery because the identity of the person who commissioned the Monument remains unknown. Open daily. Amenities: Parking and Accessibility for mobility-impaired- Phone: 706-283-5651 Address: GA Hwy 77 N., Elberton, Georgia 30635 Mauldin House and Welcome Center is a 19th century Victorian cottage that sits next to a milinery shop and the 1922 Big Holly Cabin. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms and Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Open Tues-Fri 10 am - 4 pm and Sat 10 am - 2 pm. Phone: 706-754-2296 - Address: 458 Jefferson St., Clarkesville, Georgia Nora Mill Granary Grist Mill and Country Store - This 1876 working mill is powered by the

Chattahoochee River. It is restored and is operated by the Fain family with the original French burr stones. Open: Call for hours. Free. Amenities: Parking. Phone: 706-878-1280 - Address: 7107 S. Main St., Helen, Georgia Tallulah Falls School Center - Displays include photos. Paintings and artifacts that reflect the history of Tallulah Falls School. Open: Call for hours. Free. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired Phone: 706-754-0400 - ext 3530 Address: P.O. Box 10, Tallulah Falls, Georgia 30573 The Smith House Mine - View the newly discovered mine shaft located underneath the Smith House, and see some of its artifacts. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobilityimpaired, food and party facilities. Open during the restaurant hours. Phone: 706-867-7000 or toll free 800-852-9577 - Address: 84 S Chestatee St., Dahlonega, GA

Allied Arts Cultural Center - John Marlor House & Marlor Arts Center Galleries - This Federal-style John-Marlor House was built in the 1830s as a Wedding present. It currently houses offices of the Allied Arts Center. Open: Mon.-Fri. 9a.m.-4:30p.m. Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms and Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 478-452-3950 Address: 201 N. Wayne St., Milledgeville, GA 31061 ATHICA (Athens Institute for Contemporary Art) exhibits challenging, provocative and innovative contemporary art. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, Party Facilities. Open Thurs 6 am - 9 pm and Fri-Sun 1-6 pm and by appointment. Phone: 706-208-1613 - Address: 160 Tracy St., Athens, GA Chappelle Gallery in the Historic Haygood House - The gallery showcases glass, wood and wroughtiron works, as well as drawings and paintings, by nationally known artists, Open: Mon.-Sat.. 10a.m.-5:30p.m. Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms Phone: 706-310-0985 Address: 25 S. Main St., Watkinsville, GA 30677 Happy Valley Pottery features on-site pottery making and glass blowing demonstrations. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms and Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Open Mon-Sat 9 am - 5 pm. Phone: 706-769-5922 - Address: 1210 Carson Graves Rd., Watkinsville, GA Lamar Dodd School of Art Gallery - The galleries at the UGA art school host revolving shows of student, faculty and professional work. Open: Mon.-Fri. 8a.m.-5p.m. Amenities: Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 706-542-1511 Address: 270 River Road, Visual Arts Bldg., UGA Campus, Athens, GA 30602 Lyndon House Arts Center - Ware-Lyndon House - This unique complex features a modern art gallery and historic house museum. Amenities: Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired and party facilities. Open Tuesday & Thursday from Noon to 9 pm - Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm. Free self-guided tour. ($2 fee for guided tour) Phone: 706-613-3623 - Address: 293 Hoyt St., Athens, GA Macon Arts Gallery - Local artists show their one-of-a-kind sculpture, ceramics, pottery and fine paintings. New artwork is added frequently. Open: Mon.-Fri. 11a.m.-5p.m. Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Accessibility for mobility-impaired Phone: 478-743-6940 Address: 414 Cherry St., Macon GA 31201 OCAF Artist Exhibits - Visit ongoing rotating displays of various artist from around the state in the historic 1902 Oconee school house. Open: Tuesday from Saturday at 10 am to 4 pm Phone: 706-769-4565 Address: 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA 30677 Steffen Thomas Museum & Archives - View original works of art by artist Steffen Thomas. Open Tuesday - Saturday at 11 am to 4 pm. Phone: 706-342-7557 Address: 4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead, GA 30625

Tate Student Center Gallery/ Room 309 - The Tate Student Center Gallery/Room 309 displays artwork by students and local artists as well as international exhibits. Closed during summer and UGA holidays. Open: Daily 8 am- 5 pm. Free admission. Amenities: Public Restrooms, and Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 706-542-6396 Address: 153 Tate Student Center, UGA Campus, Athens, GA Museums Anderson House Museum - Originally built as the presidents home for Fort Valley Sate University, this living museum is furnished in the style if the late 1800s. Open:Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 1 to 5 pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 am to 1 pm. Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Party Facilities Phone: 478-825-6445 Address: 1005 State University Dr., Fort Valley, GA 31030 Church-Waddel-Brumby House Museum - Athens oldest surviving house was built in 1820. Its rescue and restoration in the 1970s sparked the towns historic preservation movement. Open: Call for hours. Free admission.Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobilityimpaired and party facilities. Phone: 706-353-1820 Address: 280 E. Dougherty St., Athens, GA 30601 Carter-Coile Country Doctors Museum - Housed in an authentic medical office from the late 1800s, this unique museum recreates a country doctors practice with tools for surgery, dentistry and eye exams. Call for tours. There is no charge for tours, but donations are always appreciated. Phone: 706742-8600 Address: Downtown Winterville, GA 30683 Depot and Railroad Museum - See the extensive Civil War memorabilia, the Old Jail and Confederate cemetery in this town that was part of Shermans March to the Sea. Open: First and third Sat. 10a.m.-4p.m. Free admission. Phone: 478-628-2866 Address: Railroad St., Gordon, GA Generation Gap - View vintage cars at this old car mall and emporium. Open: Mon.-Fri. 9a.m.-5p.m. Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 478-956-2678 Address: 123 Peachtree Park, Byron, GA 31008 Georgia's Old Capital Museum - Milledgeville was laid out in 1803 as the State capital and today retains its original plan of parallel streets. This structure, used as the State Capitol Building from 18071868, has been rebuilt and is part of the Georgia Military College. Experience our states history in the building where Georgias legislators voted to secede from the Union and made other momentous decisions! Open: Tuesday Friday, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Saturday, 12 p.m. until 4 p.m. Phone: 478453-1803 - Address: GMC Campus at 201 East Green Street, Milledgeville, GA Knoxville Old Jail Museum - Built in 1834. On the National Register of Historic Places, this old jail has memorabilia, documents and local history from times gone by. Find out what it would have been like to be on the wrong side of the law. Free admission. Phone: 478-836-3825 - Address: Ga Hwy 42 S, Knoxville, GA 31050 Monroe County Museum and Genealogy Room - Offering extensive information on 19th-centery Middle Georgia, the county historical museum is a valuable resource for budding genealogists. Open: Wed.-Fri. 9a.m.-4p.m. Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, and Accessibility for mobility-impaired Phone: 478-994-5070 Address: Tift College Dr., Forsyth, GA 31029 Museum of Aviation and Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame has more than 200,000 square feet of exhibits include historical displays of military aircraft and campaigns. Open: Daily 9a.m.-5p.m. Group tours by reservation. Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobilityimpaired, Party Facilities Phone: 478-926-6870 - Address: GA Hwy. 247 and Russell Pkwy., Warner Robins, GA 31088 Old Jail Museum and Archives - This local history museum also has regional genealogical research. Open: Wed. 10a.m.-5p.m., Sat. 10a.m.-2p.m., Sun. 2-5p.m. Call for tours and research. Suggested

donations $1. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms Phone: 770-358-5855 Address: 326 Thomaston St., Barnesville, GA 30204 Sam Nunn Exhibit - This exhibit includes memorabilia commemorating Nunn from his early childhood to his days in Washington, D.C., as a US Senator. Open: Mon.-Fri. 8a.m.-4:30p.m. Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired Phone: 478-988-6200 Address: 1100 Main St., Perry, GA 31069 T. R. Cobb House - Cobbs restored antebellum home is now a museum with Civil War exhibits. Cobb was a UGA graduate and chief author of the Confederate Constitution. Phone: 706-369-3513 Address: 175 Hill St., Athens, GA 30601 U.S. Navy Supply Corps Museum - One of only 11 U.S. Navy museums, collection includes models, artifacts, photographs and research archives. The Supply Corps Museum features exhibits which trace the growth and development of the U.S. Navy Supply Corps, explain its diverse functions in supplying today's Navy, and commemorate noteworthy individuals associated with the Corps. Archives available. Open: Mon-Fri 9-5:15; Sat-Sun 12-4; Closed Fed Holidays - Call ahead. Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms - Phone: 706-354-7349 Address: 1425 Prince Ave., Athens, GA 30606 Historic Sites 1870 Bryon Railroad Depot features a pictorial history, town memorabilia and historical facts about trains. Open: Call for hours and tours. Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms and Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 478-956-3600 or 478-956-2409 Address: 101 E Heritage Blvd, Bryon, GA 31008 Church-Waddel-Brumby House Museum - Built in 1820, this is Athens oldest surviving house. Its 1967 restoration sparked the town's historic preservation movement. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired and party facilities. Open Mon-Sat 10 am - 6 pm. Free admission. Phone: 706-353-1820 or toll free 866-455-1820 Address: 280 E Dougherty St., Athens, GA Flannery O'Connor Memorial - This admirable collection includes signature pieces from OConnors farmhouse, plus her personal library, memorabilia and rotating exhibits. Open: Mon.-Fri. 8a.m.-4p.m. Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 478-445-4029 Address: Ina D, Russell Library. Georgia College and State Univ., Milledgeville, GA 31061 Kittys Cottage and Old Church - Tour the 1841 church, which was the first chapel of Emory University. Kittys Cottage was the home of a freed slave who did not want to return to Africa. Open: Call Ahead for tours. Phone: 770-787-3868 or toll-free 800-616-8626 Address: Wesley St, Oxford, GA 30054 Morton Theatre is one of the first African-American vaudeville theaters in the US. Morton opened in 1910 and it is fully restored. Open:Office Monday through Friday at 9 am to 6 pm. Call for tours. Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, Food and Party Facilities. Phone: 706-613-3770 Address: 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA 30601 St. Stephenss Episcopal Church - Union troops poured molasses into the organs pipes, rendering it useless. In 1909, New York Life Insurance Companys president replaced the organ. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms and Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Free admission. Phone: 478-4522710 - Address: 220 S Wayne St, Milledgeville, GA 31061 William Harris Homestead - The circa-1825 homestead provides a rare glimpse into how the earliest homesteaders lived. Open: the 1st and 3rd Sat. of every Month. 10 am - 2 pm and by appointment. Phone: 770-267-5844, 404-816-2943 - Address: 3636 Georgia Hwy 11, Monroe, GA 30656 Wray-Nicholson House - The centerpiece of a historic complex, this 1825 house now serves as headquarters of the UGA Alumni Association. Open: Mon.-Fri. 8a.m.-5p.m. Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired

Phone: 706-542-2251 Address: 298 S. Hull St., Athens, GA 30602 Indoor Walking Tours ITA Collegiate Tennis Hall of Fame has inducted more than 150 players, coaches and contributors, including Arthur Ashe and Jimmy Connors. Open: Mon.-Fri. 9a.m.-12p.m. Call for guided tours. Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 706-5428064 Address: UGA South Campus, Athens, GA 30602 Lane Southern Orchards - At Lanes peach-packing facility, browse the locally grown produce at the market. Open: Tours available daily. Call for hours. Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, Food and Party Facilities Phone: 478-825-3362 and toll-free 800-27-PEACH Address: GA Hwy. 96. 50 Lane Rd., Fort Valley, GA 31030

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