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Our listing of Georgia field trips for homeschoolers is ordered alphabetically by city. If you would like to submit a Georgia field trip destination, you may do so using the red button above.
Adairsville Rail Depot Age of Steam MuseumAdairsville
Browse the Adairsville Rail Depot Age of Steam Museum to learn local history detailing Adairsville's pivotal role in the Civil War's Great Locomotive Chase.
Flint RiverQuariumAlbany
Flint RiverQuarium is a one-of-a-kind adventure in Albany, Georgia, featuring a unique blue hole spring with more than 120 mysterious creatures! Explore the world around you like never before with interactive exhibits and face-to-face encounters with the creatures and fish native to south Georgia. Visitors can experience the unique ecosystems of the Flint River watershed through a variety of interactive exhibits. Ongoing programming, such as dive shows, alligator feedings and animal presentations, ensure that every visit has something new to offer.
Albany Museum of ArtAlbany
The Albany Museum of Art offers a variety of programs and resources for students and educators.
Albany Bridge House and Welcome CenterAlbany
The restored circa 1858 Historic Bridge House, now home to the Albany Convention and Visitors Bureau, was built by African-American bridge builder Horace King. The city's founder, Nelson Tift, hired King to construct the structure to control the bridge's traffic by requiring those crossing the river to pass through the building and past the toll collector's office. A history tour of Albany begins within these four walls. Come by the Bridge House and immerse yourself in the beauty and story of this structure. Tours are available at request.
Thronateeska Heritage CenterAlbany
Thronateeska Heritage Center inspires wonder and stimulates exploration of science and South Georgia's history by providing a dynamic learning experience through an interactive science center and museum.
Chehaw Park and ZooAlbany
Chehaw offers visitors 700 acres of pristine, conservation land and a wild animal park dedicated to conservation, preservation and education. Children's programs are available and are free with zoo admission.
The Little Gym Johns Creek/AlpharttaAlpharetta
The Little Gym provides an enriching environment for home-schooled children of all ages (4 mos - 12 years), offering structured physical activities that promote both physical and social development. With a variety of programs tailored to different age groups, it ensures children receive well-rounded, engaging experiences outside the traditional classroom setting. Discounted rates for groups of more than 4. Private gym for groups is available Mon-Fri between 1 pm - 4 pm.
Andersonville National Historic SiteAndersonville
Andersonville was one of the Civil War's largest Confederate military prisons confining more than 45,000 Union soldiers. The website offers historical information about the prison for those who cannot visit in person.
Mistletoe State ParkAppling
Offers ranger-led field trip programs aligned with grade-specific standards outlined by Georgia’s Standards of Excellence for grades K-5.
Georgia Museum of Natural HistoryAthens
There is no charge to visit. The Museum Gallery is open for self-guided visits from 10 to 11:00 am and 1 to 4 pm Monday - Friday. The Museum's education outreach program is pleased to offer local and regional schools, aged first grade and above, as well as special interest groups, the opportunity to visit one or more of our collections. Please allow at least two weeks of notice to schedule a guided tour. Collections presently available for tours include: Archaeology, Arthropods, Botany, Herpetology, Ichthyology, Invertebrates, Mammalogy, Ornithology, and Zooarchaeology. We require a minimum of 7 people to schedule a guided tour, and we have a limit of 20 people per tour group.
Georgia AquariumAtlanta
Georgia Aquarium's school programs provide opportunities for students to discover the aquatic realm in an immersive, standards-based learning environment. Students discover conservation efforts and connect with nature through one of our onsite programs: Education General Admission (self exploration), Instructor-led programming and Tuesdays in the Field OR bring Georgia Aquarium to your school through in person programs: Outreach or our virtual programs: Field Trips (pre-recorded lessons) or Outreach (instructor led lesson).
ZuCot Gallery - Creative Core Field TripsAtlanta
ZuCot is the perfect arts organization to partner with your homeschool needs by providing a place for outside-the-home learning activities. ZuCot wants to help educate the future generations on the importance of fine art. Creative Core Field Trip Program create exciting ways for students to learn their core curriculums, math, science, literature, and history all through art; fee per child/adult is only $10.00! For more information and to book your Field Trip, please email: mariah@theartbrothers.com.
Center for Puppetry ArtsAtlanta
The Center for Puppetry Arts is a unique cultural treasure - a magical place where children and adults are educated, enlightened and entertained. Since 1978, the Center has introduced millions of visitors to the wonder and art of puppetry and has touched the lives of many through enchanting performances, curriculum-based workshops and the hands-on Museum, as well as Distance Learning and Outreach Programs.
Atlanta Contemporary Art CenterAtlanta
Atlanta Contemporary Art Center (the Contemporary) has been a defining force in Atlanta's cultural life since 1973; having been formed initially as Nexus Contemporary Art Center. What began as an artists'-run cooperative has evolved into an organizational model for contemporary art centers throughout the nation. The Contemporary is a multidisciplinary arts center that contributes to Atlanta's arts scene by exposing the work of local, regional, national, and international artists to the Greater Atlanta community. Through our programming areas and educational outreach, the Contemporary strives to provide a service that is unique in Atlanta and the Southeast.
High Museum of Art - AtlantaAtlanta
Come be inspired by our amazing collection of art from around the globe and across different disciplines--all showcased in our award-winning architecture designed by Richard Meier and Renzo Piano. The High Museum of Art is the perfect destination in Atlanta to bring family and friends and one that will generate lots of lively discussion and delightful memories.
Oglethorpe University Museum of ArtAtlanta
Oglethorpe University Museum of Art features exhibitions of artworks which are international, representational, often figurative and spiritual in nature. It is our goal that the artworks shown provide a meaningful experience for viewers, lifting their spirits and satisfying their souls.
Children's Museum of AtlantaAtlanta
Children's Museum of Atlanta is a nonprofit organization creating opportunities for children to learn through the power of play. The generous support of our volunteers and donors allows us to enrich the lives of hundreds of thousands of children each year through Museum programs and community outreach.
Piedmont Park ConservancyAtlanta
Students will discover the wonders of nature right in the heart of Atlanta. Piedmont Park programs' hands-on learning includes an educationally themed hike through Atlanta's favorite park as well as unforgettable science experiments and activities that are sure to captivate students of all ages.
Truly Living Well Center for Urban AgricultureAtlanta
Taking a field trip out to a farm can be a wonderful way to engage students in learning about urban agriculture, healthy eating, and the benefit of growing their own food. They get to meet the farmers, see how food grows, understand what food grows in their community, and maybe engage in hands-on activities. Children come away from farm field trips forever connected to local food and farms.
Ebenezer Baptist ChurchAtlanta
Matrin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site from the National Park Service.
iFLY AtlantaAtlanta
Our vertical wind tunnel is a marvel of engineering and provides a one-of-a-kind laboratory for your students to get immersed in real world applications of STEM. Each iFLY STEM field trip provides an interactive presentation, live lab experiment, lab activity and flights for your participants! We offer programs with focus and objectives for Pre-K-College level physics and align with all state education standards. Minimum of 15 participants required. Please reach out for more details!Email: mmazzuca@iflyworld.com or Direct: 512.674.9208
Stone Mountain ParkAtlanta
Located on 3,200 acres of natural beauty, Stone Mountain Park features a wide variety of fun family activities and things to do in the Atlanta, Georgia area. Amazing adventures await as you discover interactive children's attractions. Plus you'll not want to miss dozens of fun annual events such as the Yellow Daisy Festival, Stone Mountain Christmas, or the Indian Festival & Pow Wow. Stone Mountain activities are suitable for all ages.
Atlanta History CenterAtlanta
The History Center includes one of the Southeast's largest history museum; two historic houses including Swan House and Tullie Smith farm; Centennial Olympic Games Museum; historic gardens; and the Kenan Research Center. The History Center also includes the Margaret Mitchell House & Museum, located at our midtown campus.
Museum of Design Atlanta - MODAAtlanta
MODA is the only museum in the Southeast devoted exclusively to the study and celebration of all things design. MODA examines how design affects our daily lives through engaging exhibitions, K-12 educational outreach and exciting adult programming. MODA regularly features exhibitions on architecture, industrial and product design, interiors and furniture, graphics, fashion and more.
William Breman Jewish Heritage MuseumAtlanta
We are arts and history. We are story keepers and story seekers. We are ATL and Jewish. We are the Breman: a cultural center that celebrates the joy and resiliency of life, connecting people from every walk of life. From engrossing conversations about the Holocaust and Civil Rights to captivating art collections and live musical performances, we welcome you to get inspired by remarkable moments and memories.
Fernbank Science CenterAtlanta
General admission to Fernbank Science Center is free! This includes the exhibit hall and associated grounds. Planetarium programs are $10 for adults, $5 for students and seniors. Planetarium programs are offered to schools and home school groups throughout the school year (August - May). Programs are offered Monday – Friday @ 9:45 AM and 11:30 AM. Programs are offered for different grade levels each semester.
Museum of IllusionsAtlanta
Located in Midtown's Atlantic Station, the Museum of Illusions offers visitors an interactive and immersive journey through the world of optical illusions and mystifying puzzles. With over 80 exhibits to explore, guests can expect to be mesmerized by fascinating illusions, holograms and gravity-defying spaces with educational opportunities.
The Millennium Gate and MuseumAtlanta
Millennium Gate's mission is to preserve and interpret Georgia history, architecture, culture and philanthropic heritage as well as highlight Georgia's historical and aesthetic relevance to the United States and to the world.
Jimmy Carter Library and MuseumAtlanta
The Museum of the Jimmy Carter Library includes photographs and historical memorabilia from the Carter presidency (1976 - 1981). An exact replica of the Oval Office and gifts received by the Carters are also featured. A permanent exhibit of significant events occurring during Jimmy Carter's life and political career includes photographs with interpretative text.
Robert C. Williams Museum of PapermakingAtlanta
The Robert C. Williams Museum of Papermaking is an internationally renowned resource on the history of paper and paper technology. In addition to more than 2,000 books, the Museum features a remarkable collection of over 10,000 watermarks, papers, tools, machines, and manuscripts. The Museum features the Dard Hunter Collection of artifacts and books on paper and hand papermaking.
Michael C Carlos MuseumAtlanta
The Carlos Museum has grown to become one of the Southeast's premier art museum with major collections of Classical, Ancient Egyptian, Near Eastern, Ancient American, African, and Asian art, as well as a collection of works on paper from the Renaissance to the present.
Fernbank Museum of Natural HistoryAtlanta
History comes alive at Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Explore cultural treasures and ancient fossils, experience the thrill of a film in the IMAX® Theatre, enjoy science interactives and marvel at the largest dinosaurs ever discovered. Fernbank Museum isn't just another museum--it's a journey to another time and place. With distinctive special exhibitions, there's always something NEW to discover. Take a look behind-the-scenes, at the work being conducted in the areas of research and collections. Fernbank is a nonprofit natural history museum, giant screen theater and old-growth forest, and is not affiliated with Fernbank Science Center, which operates as a division of DeKalb County Schools. General admission tickets include daytime access to all museum exhibits, outdoor experiences, a film in the Giant Screen Theater, and free parking. Children ages 2 and under are free when accompanied by an adult, not available for group visits. Enhance your students' learning experience with a hands-on field trip to Fernbank. Special field trip pricing is available for pre-K through 12th grade public and private schools, daycares, and home-schooled groups (with a letter of intent).
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic ParkAtlanta
The Birth Home of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Visitors are allowed only with a park ranger led tour. The tours are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The website offers historical information about Martin Luther King, Jr. for those who cannot visit in person.
Blue Heron Nature PreserveAtlanta
The Blue Heron Nature Preserve in Atlanta is a 30-acre nature preserve with trails that the whole family can enjoy. From wetlands where beavers live, to meadows full of fluttering butterflies, the Preserve offers something for everyone. As a City of Atlanta Park, Blue Heron's trails are open from 6 am to 11 pm 365 days a year. Park in the main lot and explore the Woodland Loop Trail, stopping to splash in the creek in the summer, or cross the bridge into Emma Wetlands and explore for signs of beaver dams or deer tracks. The Preserve also hosts a variety of classes and camps for all ages.
LEGOLAND® Discovery CenterAtlanta
The ideal place to let your students experience a world of fun, creativity and imagination. Local Home Schools can reserve field trip visits to LEGOLAND Discovery Center on Mondays and receive a FREE educational workshop. Special arrangements for homeschool groups can be made; visit the School Groups page for more information.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium ToursAtlanta
Offering STEAM tours that are a fun and exciting way for kids and teachers to check out the stadium while learning about all the ways STEAM effects the overall operations of the building, our teams and our associates. The tours will include highlighted stops such as the Atlanta United and Atlanta Falcons locker rooms and the field itself. Our curriculum-based STEAM tours are GSE certified for grades 3-12. We offer 4 different package options that you could choose from that works best for your grade level and your planned curriculum.
Historic Oakland CemeteryAtlanta
Located in the heart of Atlanta, Historic Oakland Cemetery offers a window into the city's rich and fascinating history. Oakland Cemetery is the final resting place for more than 70,000 souls, including city founders, Civil War soldiers, leaders of industry, and Civil Rights pioneers. Guided walking tours create an opportunity for students of all ages to learn about the historic past and explore one of Atlanta's oldest green spaces. Private group tours are available by reservation only and can be arranged year round. Tours tickets are $6 for students, $12 for adults.
Chick-fil-A Home Office Backstage TourAtlanta
The Chick-fil-A Home Office Backstage Tour is a walking, guided cultural tour. The central focus is S. Truett Cathy, Founder of Chick-fil-A. Throughout the tour, you will get to experience the most valued company assets: hospitable people, delicious food, the infectious "Eat Mor Chikin" Cows, and the unique story that is Chik-fil-A.
Atlanta Fulton County ZooAtlanta
Atlanta's oldest cultural attraction began the day a circus came to town- and never left. In March 1889, a traveling show bound for Marietta, Ga. Cash flow problems forced its owner into bankruptcy. Land was purchased to house the attractions, and the Zoo was formed. Today, the zoo houses over 1,500 animals representing more than 220 species. Zoo Atlanta can enrich your home school environment through our diverse and engaging resources! From field trips and HomeSchool Academy for your students to online resources for you as an educator, the Zoo can be your partner in homeschooling. Zoo Atlanta education programs cultivate essential STEM skills, utilize the Zoo’s living laboratory as the classroom, and align with the new Georgia Standards of Excellence in science.
Atlanta Symphony OrchestraAtlanta
Students at the Symphony: ASO Symphonic Concert School Day Event Grades 4th-8th Students at the Symphony Concerts are regularly acclaimed by educators for their ability to inspire students and motivate learning. _________ Students at the Symphony: Chamber Performance + Tour School Day Event Grades 3rd-12th This two-hour event includes an exclusive chamber ensemble performance by ASO musicians and a behind-the-scenes peek at how the orchestra operates. _________ UpTempo Teen Night Evening & Weekend Event Grades 6th-12th An interactive pre-concert session engaging middle and high school students through listening, viewing, and experiencing music. _________ Open Rehearsal Interest Form School Day Event Grades 6th-12th The ASO is proud to offer Open Rehearsal opportunities for middle school and high school students. We invite your school's band, orchestra, or choir to attend a weekly DeltaSeries classical concert rehearsal. Open rehearsal dates are TBD. Rehearsals will roughly run from 10am-1pm.
Gertrude Herbert Institute of ArtAugusta
Founded in 1937 and housed in Ware's Folly (ca. 1818) and the Walker-Mackenzie Studio (ca. 1907), the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art serves as the Central Savannah River Area's only independent non-profit visual art school and gallery. The Institute is proud to offer visual art education opportunities for students of all ages and interests. Quarterly studio classes and workshops are available in a wide range of media, from drawing and painting to photography, weaving, clay, and sculpture.
Morris Museum of ArtAugusta
The first museum dedicated to the art and artists of the American South.
The Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black HistoryAugusta
Lucy Craft Laney (1854-1933), born in Macon, Georgia as a free person of color, became a nationally prominent educator and social reformer. Chiefly, she founded the Haines Normal and Industrial Institute, the first kindergarten for African-American children in Augusta, and the Lamar School of Nursing. She was one of the charter members when the NAACP, Augusta Branch was established in 1917. A tireless leader during Georgia’s Progressive Era, Miss Laney also courageously promoted women’s voting rights and interracial cooperation. With schools, buildings, organizations, and awards throughout the nation named in her honor, Miss Laney is remembered as a pioneer and model figure for education and social activism. Exhibits to expose the talents of regional and national gifted artists and of other locally noted African Americans are included in the displays of the museum.
Boyhood Home of President Woodrow WilsonAugusta
The Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and has been designated an official "Save America's Treasures" site.
Augusta Canal National Heritage AreaAugusta
Augusta Canal National Heritage Area in east central Georgia interprets the August Canal story and its role in the development of the nation. Visitors can float past 200 years of Georgia history on a replica canal cargo boat, visit the award-winning Canal Interpretive Center in a restored textile mill, view the Confederate Powderworks chimney, or hike, bike or paddle along the historic waterway.
Old Jail Museum (Barnesville, GA)Barnesville
The Old Jail Museum & Archives is housed in the old Lamar County Jail building. This building, completed in 1938, was a WPA structure. The sheriff and his family lived downstairs and the inmates were housed upstairs in cells. This facility has a dual purpose; one of museum and another of genealogical research.
1894 Hanging JailBlackshear
The old "Hanging Jail" has never officially recorded a hanging from its gallows-like tower. This unique Gothic structure of justice was constructed in 1894 after the previous jailhouses burned or were determined insufficient for holding hardened criminals.
Blackshear Prison campBlackshear
Blackshear Prison camp is the historic site of a Civil War prison. The prison was an open camp in an out-of-the-way place, surrounded by a guardline, including some heavy artillery pieces. It was considered as a 'corral for human beings.' The prison guards were mainly from the 2nd Georgia Reserve Regiment and three companies of the 4th Georgia Reserves.
Union County Historical SocietyBlairsville
The Union County Historical Society was created in 1976 to preserve and promote the history and culture of Union County. We maintain three historic structures within Union County - the 1899 Courthouse, the 1906 Grapelle Butt Mock House, and the 1861 John Payne Cabin. We also present cultural and educational programs and events, such as our musical concert series and the Mountain Heritage Festival.
Kolomoki Mounds Historic ParkBlakely
This unusual park is an important archaeological site as well as a scenic recreational area. Seven earthen mounds within the park were built between 250--950 A.D. by the Swift Creek and Weeden Island Indians. The mounds include Georgia's oldest great temple mound, two burial mounds, and four ceremonial mounds. The park's museum is partially situated inside an excavated mound, providing an unusual setting for viewing artifacts and a film.
Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation Historic SiteBrunswick
This beautiful plantation represents the history and culture of Georgia's rice coast. In the early 1800s, William Brailsford of Charleston carved a rice plantation from marshes along the Altamaha River. The plantation and its inhabitants were part of the genteel low country society that developed during the antebellum period. While many factors made rice cultivation increasingly difficult in the years after the Civil War, the family continued to grow rice until 1913. Educators and group leaders have the opportunity to experience Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation on a self-guided basis. Our admission fee grants access to our museum, film, trails, historic structures, and regularly scheduled guided tours. The park also offers ranger-led group tours designed to align specifically around the grade-specific standards outlined by Georgia’s Standards of Excellence for grades 4-12.
Environmental & Heritage CenterBuford
The EHC's mission is to transform the concepts of science and history into interactive, learn-by-doing experiences that encourage a student's natural curiosity and sense of wonder about themselves and the world around them. Students of all ages come to the EHC and its historic sites to experience learning outside of the classroom. By exposing children to nature, history and alternative learning surroundings, the EHC enables them to see and embrace critical academic concepts in different ways.
Byron Train Depot MuseumByron
The museum is a historic railroad depot and caboose, beautifully restored to reflect times in Byron over a century ago. At this site is a museum showing the history of Byron through pictures, artifacts, and other memorabilia. Reputedly, more area-grown peaches were shipped through this site on a daily basis in the 1920s and 1930s than anywhere in the world.
New Echota Historic SiteCalhoun
In 1825, the Cherokee national legislature established a capital called New Echota at the headwaters of the Oostanaula River. During its short history, New Echota was the site of the first Indian language newspaper office, a court case which carried to the U.S. Supreme Court, one of the earliest experiments in national self government by an Indian tribe, the signing of a treaty which relinquished Cherokee claims to lands east of the Mississippi River, and the assembly of Indians for removal west on the infamous Trail of Tears. Today, visitors can see several original and reconstructed buildings, including the Council House, Court House, Print Shop, Missionary Samuel Worcester's home, and an 1805 store, as well as outbuildings such as smoke houses, corn cribs and barns. In the visitor center, guest can purchase original Native American arts, crafts and music, and view interpretive exhibits and a 17-minute film.
Cherokee County History CenterCanton
Located in Canton, Georgia, the Cherokee County History Center is a history museum dedicated to the many stories of Cherokee County's history from 11,000 B.C.E. to the present. Learn about the many Native American groups that call Cherokee County home and the Trail of Tears. See what local people thought and felt during historic moments like World War I and the Civil Rights Movement and discover local industries like marble, denim, and gold. In addition to our galleries, our Education staff will coordinate with you to develop additional activities relevant to what they're learning in the classroom. K-12 School groups cost $3.00 per student and $2.00 per teacher. Homeschool groups cost $3.00 per student and $5.00 per parent/chaperone and siblings under 4 are free. Bookings must be made at least 2 weeks in advance. Please contact our Education Manager by calling 770-345-3288 ext. 4. Visit https://historycherokee.org/groups/ for more information.
Booth Western Art MuseumCartersville
The Booth is the largest museum of its kind in the Southeast and an affiliate to the Smithsonian Institution. At 120,000 square feet, the Booth is an architectural wonder - designed to resemble a modern pueblo and constructed from Bulgarian limestone. The Booth's permanent collection of Western art, Presidential portraits and letters, and Civil War art allows visitors to "See America's Story" - the land, people, struggles, dreams, and legends - in paintings, sculpture, photography and artifacts. Sagebrush Ranch is an award-winning, hands-on experience and interactive children's gallery.
Etowah Indian Mounds Historic SiteCartersville
Home to several thousand Native Americans between 1000 A.D. to 1550 A.D., this 54-acre site contains six earthen mounds, a plaza, village area, borrow pits and defensive ditch. This is the most intact Mississippian Culture site in the Southeastern United States. Many artifacts show how the natives of this political and religious center decorated themselves with shell beads, tattoos, paint, complicated hairdos, feathers and copper ear ornaments. Well-preserved stone effigies and objects made of wood, sea shells and stone are also displayed.
Tellus Northwest Georgia Science MuseumCartersville
Our world-class museum is located just north of Atlanta in Cartersville, Georgia and is a fun learning experience for children and adults. Come explore the Earth and search the stars at Tellus!
Bartow History MuseumCartersville
We offer many resources for the historian and casual visitor alike. The Museum is open Monday through Saturday. We offer special Exhibits throughout the year. Researching your family's history? Check out our Archives or give us a call. Do you know anything about the Etowah Mounds, the Cherokee or General Sherman? Why are Sam P. Jones, Rebecca Felton, and Joe Frank Harris still talked about in a neighborly fashion? If none of these names ring a bell -- you should visit us to find out why they are an integral part of Bartow County!
Polk County Historical SocietyCedartown
The first floor of the building houses the museum with its spacious display area. Of special interest is the Palladian window, a Neel Reid hallmark. The museum was opened formally in September of 1978 with an interesting display of artifacts from this area. Each year, the collection of photographs, newspapers, documents, and artifacts has grown, and gifts to the museum are still being accepted. The museum is open to the public Wednesday through Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm. PCHS offers student or group tours Monday - Saturday, during operating hours or by appointment. Must arrange at least 2 weeks in advance. Call, text, or email the PCHS Director at 470-862-0883 to schedule or for more information.
Chief Vann House Historic SiteChatsworth
During the 1790s, James Vann became a Cherokee Indian leader and wealthy businessman. He established the largest and most prosperous plantation in the Cherokee Nation, covering 1,000 acres of what is now Murray County. In 1804 he completed construction of a beautiful 2 and 1/2 story brick home that was the most elegant in the Cherokee Nation. After Vann was murdered in 1809, his son Joseph inherited the mansion and plantation. Joseph was also a Cherokee leader and became even more wealthy than his father. In the 1830s almost the entire Cherokee Nation was forced west by state and federal troops on the infamous Trail of Tears. The Vann family lost their elegant home, rebuilding in the Cherokee Territory of Oklahoma. Today the Vann House survives as Georgia's best-preserved historic Cherokee Indian home. A guided tour allows visitors to see the house which features beautiful hand carvings, a remarkable "floating" staircase, a 12-foot mantle and fine antiques.
Fort Mountain State ParkChatsworth
Fort Mountain derives its name from an ancient 855-foot-long rock wall that stands on the highest point of the mountain. The mysterious wall is thought to have been built by Indians as fortification against other more hostile Indians or for ancient ceremonies.
BabyLand General® HospitalCleveland
Hospital to Cabbage Patch Kids. BabyLand General® Hospital is the only place in the world where you can witness the birth of a hand-sculpted Cabbage Patch Kid.
Columbus MuseumColumbus
Celebrate creativity and culture through the experience of American art, regional history, tranquil gardens, and more. As a destination for people of all interests and ages, The Columbus Museum — or COMU — has something for everyone — from the art enthusiast to the history buff, the nature lover to the leisure visitor. It's free, and it's all in one space!
Coca-Cola Space Science CenterColumbus
Our state of the art facility houses a Challenger Learning Center, the Omnisphere Theater and the Mead Observatory. Visit our Plaza area for many interactive exhibits and displays. There's something for everyone so keep an eye on what's happening at the Space Center.
Springer Opera HouseColumbus
The Springer Opera House is one of America's most vibrant professional theatre companies with a popular Mainstage Series, an innovative second-space series called Studio II, a Theatre for Young Audience Series featuring some of this region's most talented student actors, and a national touring program called Springer Theatricals. It is also the home of one of the nation's finest training schools for young actors, the Springer Theatre Academy, and is only one of seven theatres in the United States that is listed as a National Historic Landmark. Theater tours are available as well.
Watson Mill Bridge State ParkComer
Known as one of the most picturesque state park in Georgia, Watson Mill Bridge contains the longest covered bridge in the state, spanning 229 feet across the South Fork River. Built in 1885 by Washington (W.W.) King, son of freed slave and famous covered bridge builder, Horace King, the bridge is supported by a town lattice truss system held firmly together with wooden pins. At one time, Georgia had more than 200 covered bridges; today, less than 20 remain.
GenerateTechConyers
At GenerateTech, they provide hands-on, real-world, STEM-based field trips that show students new possibilities and allow them to discover their own capabilities. They have a great track record of working with homeschooled students, including special needs and gifted students. Students do field trips at GenerateTech - not take one. The cost of a field trip ranges from $15 to $25 per student depending on number of students and chosen activities.
Georgia Veterans State ParkCordele
Established as a memorial to U.S. veterans, this park features a museum with aircraft, armored vehicles, uniforms, weapons, medals, and other items from the Revolutionary War through the Gulf War. The SAM Shortline Excursion Train runs through the park on its way from Cordele to Plains, allowing riders to see an antique telephone museum, Habitat for Humanity's Global Village, President Jimmy Carter's boyhood farm, and other attractions.
A.H. Stephens Historic ParkCrawfordville
Named after the vice president of the Confederacy and governor of Georgia, A.H. Stephens State Park features a Civil War museum with one of the finest collections of Civil War artifacts in Georgia. Stephens’ home, Liberty Hall, is renovated to its 1875 style, fully furnished and open for tours.
Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic SiteDahlonega
Twenty years before the famed 1849 gold rush in California, thousands of prospectors flocked into the Cherokee Nation in north Georgia, marking the true beginning of our country's first gold rush. Their dramatic story is told inside the historic 1836 Lumpkin County Courthouse, the oldest courthouse in Georgia. Dahlonega prospered with this mining activity, and a U.S. Branch Mint opened in 1838, coining more than $6 million in gold before closing in 1861. The museum's exhibits include a set of these coins, a nugget weighing more than five ounces, a large hydraulic cannon and nozzle used to blast soil from mountainsides, a film and gift shop. Visitors can also explore the courthouse features, including beautiful wooden chapel seats from 1889 and the judge's chambers. The town of Dahlonega is a popular destination for gold panning, shopping and sightseeing.
Crisson Gold MineDahlonega
Crisson Gold Mine first opened to the public in 1969, while it's main operation was still open pit mining. Mining stopped in the early 1980's, but now Crisson serves as education and supplier to gold enthusiasts. Come explore our grounds and learn about gold mining techniques and try your hand at panning for gold.
Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic SiteDallas
Pickett's Mill is one of the best-preserved Civil War battlefields in the nation. Visitors can travel roads used by Federal and Confederate troops, see earthworks constructed by these men, and walk through the same ravine where hundreds died. An authentic 1800s pioneer cabin is furnished and open for tours during certain events. Pickett`s Mill is now open 7 days per week, 9am-5pm. The museum is open Friday – Sunday, 9am – 5pm.
Fort King George Historic SiteDarien
This is the oldest English fort remaining on Georgia's coast. From 1721 until 1736, Fort King George was the southern outpost of the British Empire in North America. Using old records and drawings, this 18th-century frontier fortification on the Altamaha River has been reconstructed for public tours. Structures include a blockhouse, officers' quarters, barracks, a guardhouse, moat, and palisades. A museum and film cover the Guale Indians, the Santo Domingo de Talaje mission, Fort King George, the Scots of Darien, and 19th-century sawmilling when Darien became a major seaport. In addition to the many fort buildings, remains of three sawmills and tabby ruins are still visible.
Sapelo Island Reserve and Reynolds MansionDarien
Guests begin their day at the mainland visitor center, where they can learn about Sapelo's cultural history, coastal wildlife, and complex beach and dunes systems. After a 30-minute ferry ride, they arrive at this 12-mile-long island. Guided tours highlight the African-American community of Hog Hammock, Reynolds Mansion, Nanny Goat Beach, University of Georgia Marine Institute, and a restored 1820 lighthouse. The unusual and lovely Reynolds Mansion features marble sculptures, an ornately decorated Circus Room, murals by Athos Menaboni, a bowling lane, billiards, library, and more.
The Dahlonega Butterfly FarmDawsonville
We are a butterfly farm in North GA open to the public and school groups. We offer an educational experience of the life cycle of a butterfly. We have an enclosed greenhouse with 100's of butterflies and a chrysalis room. Our outdoor garden is perfect for caterpillar hunting, bird watching, identifying plants and learning about host plants and native plants. We offer discounted group rates for 15+ and we are open to all ages for a hands on learning experience.
Wylde CenterDecatur
Since 1997, Wylde Center has provided outstanding hands-on environmental education experiences for students. Our outdoor field trips bring Pre-K through 8th grade students to our five greenspaces to explore the science of the natural world. Our interactive classes are led by highly trained and enthusiastic environmental educators. Featured topics: five senses, living and nonliving things, garden life cycles, habitats, the characteristics and basic needs of plants and animals, Georgia soils, the water cycle, and constructive and destructive forces.
Jacqueline Casey Hudgens Center for the ArtsDuluth
The Hudgens Center is devoted to showcasing artwork in its permanent collection and collaborating with local and national artists and curators to develop a range of exhibitions for its galleries. All field trip groups need to be scheduled prior to arrival. Walk-ins cannot be accommodated.
Southeastern Railway MuseumDuluth
Ride in restored cabooses behind steam or diesel locomotives, stand next to the massive driving wheels of the locomotive that once pulled passenger trains to Key West on the "railroad that went to sea," tour the business car that helped bring the Olympics to Atlanta, pose on the platform of the private car once used by President Warren G. Harding, and see just how green Southern Railway green can be as you walk the length of the diesel-electric locomotive that ran the point on the last Crescent before AMTRAK assumed control of the famous train.
Elberton Granite MuseumElberton
Attracting more than 4,000 visitors annually, the Elberton Granite Museum and Exhibit features exciting historical exhibits, artifacts and educational displays. Three tiers of self-guided exhibits allow visitors to see unique granite products as well as antique granite working tools used in the quarrying, sawing, polishing, cutting and sandblasting of granite cemetery memorials.
Hillcrest OrchardsEllijay
Field trips appropriate for Pre-K through 3rd grade. State standards sheets will be given to teachers. Field trip activities include milking a cow, shelling corn, petting animals in the petting farm, a wagon ride through the apple orchard, a visit through the apple museum and farmhouse museum, a sampling of fresh apple cider, swimming pig races, and watching an educational video about the process of growing and harvesting apples. This is a very hands on field trip with several different stations so we can handle large groups. Each child receives an apple to take home.
Southern Grace FarmsEnigma
All ages are welcome at Southern Grace Farms U-Pick farm in Enigma, GA. We schedule strawberry picking field trips in with spring with designated days for Homeschool. Children take an educational hay ride through our peanut mill (no peanuts touched or seen during hayride due to allergy risks), viewing the equipment used and learning about the peanut industry, then on to some of our other crops to learn about strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, peaches, and plums. They each pick a quart of strawberries, get time on our unique playground, and get a strawberry ice cream and activity book.
Sunrise Planetarium and C&S RailroadFairmount
Each of the planetarium programs discusses space from a scientific Biblical perspective. Your group of 15 or more can schedule any program by appointment. While there is no charge for attending the planetarium, we ask for donations to help maintain the facilities. Along with the planetarium, many groups choose to make a day of it, with lunch and a ride on the scenic C&S Railroad! This trip takes guests through Quartz Canyon, into a snow tunnel, past the roundhouse, and more.
Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic SiteFitzgerald
When Confederate President Jefferson Davis and a few remaining staff members crossed the Savannah River into Georgia on May 3, 1865, they were headed for the Western theater of war where Davis planned to unite rebel forces and continue fighting for the "lost cause." On May 9, 1865, they camped in this pine forest, not knowing that pursuit was so close behind. At dawn, they were surrounded by two independent groups of Union cavalry who were unaware of each other's presence. Gunfire ensued until the federal forces realized they had been shooting at one another. Two Union cavalrymen died during the skirmish. Davis was taken prisoner and held in Virginia for two years until released. Today, a monument marks the spot where he was arrested. Visitors can tour the 13-acre historic site that includes a museum, short trail, a gift shop, picnic tables and a group shelter.
Blue and Gray MuseumFitzgerald
Located in a historical railroad depot, the entire space of the Blue & Gray Museum has been renovated and redesigned to reveal the remarkable founding story of Fitzgerald and its roots in the Civil War. More than 1200 objects, photographs, household items, memorabilia and rare artifacts are now displayed in new and refinished cases and in specially fabricated sections. Each item has been carefully coded to help the visitor understand its historical significance. Many important artifacts are on display for the first time.
National Infantry Museum and Soldier CenterFort Benning
The National Infantry Museum boasts a wide variety of exhibits, both indoors and outdoors, that tell the story of the American Infantry Soldier from the Revolutionary War to the present day. Visitors can explore galleries dedicated to specific eras, such as the Global War on Terrorism and the Cold War. There are also exhibits that focus on different aspects of the military experience, such as the Armor & Cavalry Gallery and the World War II Company Street. In addition to the permanent exhibits, the museum also hosts a variety of special events and programs throughout the year.
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military ParkFort Oglethorpe
In 1863, Union and Confederate forces fought for control of Chattanooga, known as the "Gateway to the Deep South."
Beulah Rucker MuseumGainesville
Beulah Rucker Oliver is one of Gainesville's most fondly remembered citizens. Coming to Gainesville in the early 1900s, she established a school for African-American children that continued in various forms until the late 1950s. The school provided educational opportunities to the region's African-American youth at a time when such opportunities were rare. She established this school primarily through her own hard work and money. Her unselfish actions and her inspiring vision prompted others to act.
Elachee Nature Science CenterGainesville
Elachee Nature Science Center, one of the premier nature centers in Georgia, provides environmental education and science programs in the form of school field trips for students and also as workshops, camps, and events for the general public. Your visit may include a stop at our live animal exhibits and the native plant garden at the entrance to the Center. Surrounding the Center is the 1,500 acre Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve laced with over 13 miles of nature trails. This large protected area with diverse habitats provides an ideal outdoor classroom, plant and animal sanctuary, and variety of scenic hiking trails.
Northeast Georgia History CenterGainesville
The Early American Daily Life Program offers homeschool groups the opportunity to experience the past in real time with historic demonstrations and activities to learn about daily American life in the 18th and 19th centuries. Enter the historic White Path Cabin, once home to Cherokee leader Nunna-tsune-ga “White Path,” play with historic toys and games like hoop trundling and cup-and-ball, watch a blacksmithing demonstration in the Hoyt Herrin Blacksmith Shop, and explore artifacts during an Exhibit Scavenger Hunt. Minimum of 20 Participants. Must be booked at least two weeks in advance.
Linwood Nature PreserveGainesville
Linwood Nature Preserve covers 32 acres of urban forest on the shores of Lake Lanier. Over 2 miles of hiking trails wind through wetlands, prairie, and pine-oak-hickory ecosystems. The trails have interpretive signs, kiosks, benches, and viewing decks. The Preserve is a partnership between Gainesville park and Recreation and The Redbud Project. It has two entrances: 415 Linwood Drive and 118 Springview Drive, both accessed from Thompson Bridge Rd. The Preserve is free and open to the public from dawn till dusk 7 days a week.
Hapeville Depot MuseumHapeville
The City of Hapeville proudly presents: the Hapeville Depot Museum. Visit one of the oldest remaining train depots in Georgia. Built in 1890, the Hapeville Depot predates the city of Hapeville and stands as a lasting legacy of industry in the region. While the Depot has been restored to its original appearance, the interior offers a robust museum. The building is a part of Hapeville Historic District, a recognized site on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum welcomes visitors and provides curated tours Wednesday-Saturday 11am-5pm.
Banks County Historic Courthouse & MuseumHomer
Banks County Historic Courthouse is one of the 4 oldest courthouses in Georgia, it houses a local historical society museum, which features art, WWII memorabilia and historic records.
Crawford W. Long MuseumJefferson
Birthplace of Anesthesia. The Crawford W. Long Museum provides educational exhibits about the life and career of Dr. Crawford W. Long, and celebrates his discovery of the use of sulfuric ether to provide "painless surgery" on March 30, 1842, in Jefferson, Georgia.
Jekyll Island Mosaic MuseumJekyll Island
The completely renovated and re-imagined Jekyll Island Museum guides you through the rich cultural and natural history of Georgia's most intriguing barrier island. In-depth and interactive exhibits draw you in, while stunning visuals and audio tell the tale of this magical island. The new museum, Mosaic, features more exhibit space, more artifacts, and a new multi-purpose room. Groups can also book one of our various tours to further their learning, or host a class in our Tack Classroom.
Jarrell Plantation Historic SiteJuliette
Nestled in the red clay hills of Georgia, this cotton plantation was owned by a single family for more than 140 years. It survived Gen. Sherman's "March to the Sea," typhoid fever, Emancipation, Reconstruction, the cotton boll weevil, the advent of steam power, and a transition from farming to forestry. Educators and group leaders have the opportunity to experience Jarrell Plantation on a self-guided basis. Jarrell Plantation offers a half-mile history trail with interpretive panels showcasing our two historic farms and more than 100 years of Georgia history. The Visitor Center features exhibits on farm life from 1850 to 1940 and a short film on the plantation’s history. Admission is the same as our group rate for organized groups of 15 or more: $5.00 for adults and $3.50 for youth (the group rate requires an advanced notice of at least two weeks). Also offering ranger-led guided tours designed to align specifically around the grade-specific standards outlined by Georgia’s Standards of Excellence for K-12. Ranger-led programs require a two-week advance reservation.
Code Ninjas of AcworthKennesaw
Code Ninjas Acworth strives to be a fun, safe, and inspiring place for kids to learn coding and other STEAM skills. Within the core coding education, kids ages 6 to 15 learn programing languages by modifying games and building their own games. We interweave social and interactive skills development by learning how to get help and give help through presenting their concepts to the group and teaching others who need help what they have learned. Other field trip opportunities include 3-D printing, Developing a YouTube Channel and more.
Adventure Air SportsKennesaw
Adventure Air Sports is a world-class indoor trampoline park in Kennesaw, GA, serving the Atlanta area. Taking trampoline park to a whole new level with massive main court trampolines and built in parkour elements, a World Class Ninja Warrior obstacle course, extreme dodgeball, Mad MAXX (Atlanta's only SUPER TRAMP), tumbling lanes, foam pits and state-of-the-art arcade. Your experience will be one to remember!
Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive HistoryKennesaw
The Southern Museum, in association with the Smithsonian Institution, is a premier metro Atlanta museum. Home to the locomotive the General, the Civil War-era steam locomotive captured by Union spies during the Great Locomotive Chase. Also home to the Glover Machine Works exhibit, featuring the only fully restored belt-driven locomotive assembly line in the country. We provide regular educational programming including pre-k programs weekly, a monthly Homeschool Workshop series, and on-going tour access for larger groups.
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield ParkKennesaw
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is a 2,965-acre National Battlefield that preserves a Civil War battleground of the Atlanta Campaign. Opposing forces maneuvered and fought here from June 19, 1864, until July 2, 1864. Stop by the Visitor Center for the 35-minute park movie on the Atlanta Campaign and Battle of Kennesaw. Museum exhibits not only tell the military story, but also the civilian, medical, and communication aspects of the Atlanta Campaign.
LaGrange Art MuseumLaGrange
LaGrange Art Museum serves as a small, vibrant visual arts resource for West Georgia and East Alabama. The Museum is housed in the former Troup County Jail, built in 1892. The Victorian building was completely renovated in 1978 with contemporary galleries, offices, an arts library and classrooms. Formerly known as Chattahoochee Valley Art Museum.
Silver Crown FarmsLawrenceville
A family friendly educational horse farm with a dwarf homesteading garden.
Gwinnett Historic CourthouseLawrenceville
Built in 1885 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse sits majestically on the square in historic downtown Lawrenceville. Unique architectural features include original turret (balcony) and clock tower, chandelier lighting, 24-foot ceilings, wood-carved moldings, wainscoting, Palladian windows, faux fireplaces and an outdoor gazebo on a meticulously manicured lawn. The courthouse is also home to the Gwinnett Historical Society on the second floor the Gwinnett Veterans Council Memorial Museum on the first floor; the George Williams Collection of antique furniture, books and paintings in Room 122; and revolving art exhibits that line the main hallway.
Elijah Clark State ParkLincolnton
Located on the western shore of 70,000-acre Clarks Hill Lake, this park is named for a frontiersman and Georgia war hero who led pioneers during the Revolutionary War. A recreated log cabin museum displays furniture, utensils, and tools circa 1780 and is open on weekends April through November. Visitors can also view the graves of Clark and his wife, Hannah.
Sweetwater Creek State ParkLithia Springs
Sweetwater Creek is a peaceful tract of wilderness only minutes from bustling downtown Atlanta. The most popular trail (red) follows the free-flowing stream to the ruins of the New Manchester Manufacturing Company, a textile mill burned during the Civil War. The Visitor Center has been named the most environmentally responsible building in Georgia.
Providence Canyon State ParkLumpkin
Visitors are amazed at the breathtaking colors of Georgia's "Little Grand Canyon." A visitor center explains how the massive gullies (the deepest being 150 feet) were caused by erosion due to poor farming practices in the 1800s.
Fort HawkinsMacon
Come visit the birthplace of Macon, Georgia! Fort Hawkins is open Saturdays from 12pm-4pm. Fort Hawkins was established in 1806 by President Thomas Jefferson and Indian Agent Col. Benjamin Hawkins as an official U.S. Army Fort and Indian Factory for trading and meeting with the Native Americans in Middle Georgia.
Ocmulgee National MonumentMacon
During the Civil War, two battles took place in Macon; both took place on the park grounds. The park focuses on both the earlier Native American influence and the Civil War battles. Visitors can view 17th-century buildings and ruins, as well as older Native American ceremonial mounds.
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame MuseumMacon
The Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, one of the country’s largest state sports museums at 43,000 square feet, invites visitors to experience the history of sports in Georgia with more than 14,000 square feet of high-energy exhibit space and a Hall of Fame Corridor that honors the over 400 inductees.
Tubman African American MuseumMacon
The Tubman African American Museum is the largest of its kind in the southeast dedicated to educating people about the Art, History and Culture of African Americans.
Museum of Arts and SciencesMacon
A visit to the Museum of Arts and Sciences is like a trip around the world! Where else can you see works of fine art, observe animals that live in tropical forests, study the culture of different civilizations, and even explore the wonders of outer space, all at one location?
Cannonball HouseMacon
This southern home, c. 1853, is named for damage sustained during the Civil War. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it is an example of authentic Greek Revival architecture containing fine period furnishings. The house is also the repository for the Founders' parlors of Αlpha Deli Pi and Phi Mu societies, recreated from Wesleyan College, where they began in 1851 and 1852.
Hay HouseMacon
Construction on Hay House began in 1855 and continued into 1859. The House was built in the Italian Renaissance Revival style, a marked contrast to the Greek Revival architecture of the antebellum period. The 18,000-square-foot mansion spans four levels and is crowned by a two-story cupola. Commissioned by imaginative owners and constructed by the most skillful workers of the time, its technological amenities were unsurpassed in the mid-19th century. When constructed, the now-historic house had hot and cold running water, central heat, gas lighting, a speaker-tube system, in-house kitchen, and an elaborate ventilation system. The Hay House is constantly undergoing research and restoration, while remaining open to the public, thereby showing visitors interesting and informative procedures.
Morgan County African-American MuseumMadison
The Morgan County African-American Museum is an institution dedicated to preserving African-American heritage and promoting awareness of the contributions the African-American has made to the culture of the South.
Madison-Morgan Cultural CenterMadison
The Madison-Morgan Cultural Center combines a rare treasure of the past with an active commitment to the future. The Center is housed in a fine old Romanesque Revival red brick building which was constructed in 1895 as one of the first graded public schools in the South. The original school bell still rings for the many visitors who enjoy the full schedule of exhibitions, performances and other programs throughout the year.
Marietta Museum of HistoryMarietta
The Marietta Museum of History is housed inside the historic Kennesaw House which was built in 1845. The Museum strives to educate the public on Marietta and Cobb County's rich history through museum galleries. The permanent galleries include the Homelife Gallery which replicates a 1940s kitchen, an extensive military gallery featuring the Civil War to present day, and the General History Gallery which starts with the Native Americans. Temporary galleries always appeal to all ages!
Cobb County Youth MuseumMarietta
Two guided tours of the museum are conducted each school day for elementary, middle school, and junior high classes. During the two guided tours, docents dressed in period costumes lead the tours, involving the children in self-expression through role-playing and lively discussion. Children move through numerous settings and exhibit areas in the museum, participating in an unfolding narrative of selected historic and cultural interest. Several children are chosen to dress in authentic costumes and act out a brief skit at each setting along the tour, bringing history alive in story fashion, much to the delight of their classmates.
Fort Morris Historic SiteMidway
When the Continental Congress convened in 1776, the delegates recognized the importance of a fort to protect their growing seaport from the British. Soon afterwards, a low bluff on the Medway River at Sunbury was fortified and garrisoned by 200 patriots. When the British demanded the fort's surrender on November 25, 1778, the defiant Col. John McIntosh replied, "Come and take it!" The British refused and withdrew back to Florida. Forty-five days later, they returned with a superior force, and on January 9, 1779, Fort Morris fell after a short but heavy bombardment. Under the name of Fort Defiance, this bulwark was once again used against the British during the War of 1812. Today, visitors can stand within the earthwork remains and view scenic Saint Catherines Sound. A museum and film describe the colonial port of Sunbury and the site's history.
Georgia's Old Capital Museum at the DepotMilledgeville
Georgia's Old Capital Museum offers "chipmunk tours" for children ages 3-8. These tours teach children about the history of Georgia. The Museum offers two different tours, each about 1 hour 15 minutes long. One tour is about American Indians living in Georgia, the other is about life during Georgia's frontier days. Please call the museum at (478)-453-1803 or e-mail at info@thedepotga.org to schedule a tour.
Magnolia Springs State ParkMillen
During the Civil War, this site was called Camp Lawton and served as “the world’s largest prison.” Today, little remains of the prison stockade; however, the earthen breastworks which guarded it may still be seen. During 2010, Georgia Southern University archeology teams uncovered the stockade wall and numerous personal articles from soldiers. Their discovery has been heralded as one of the most significant finds in recent history. Artifacts are currently on display at the university and at the Camp Lawton museum located at Magnolia Springs State Park.
Hamburg State ParkMitchell
The restored 1921 water-powered gristmill is still operational and used to grind corn during events. The park’s museum is also open during events, displaying old agricultural tools and implements used in rural Georgia. Check website for event schedule.
McDaniel Tichenor HouseMonroe
A historic governor's mansion with sophisticated architecture and all the charm of a southern home. An atmosphere that offers rich Georgia history reflected in the Italianate to Neoclassical style throughout the house.
Oak Hill and the Martha Berry MuseumMount Berry
Welcome to Oak Hill and the Martha Berry Museum, one of the finest attractions in Georgia. Oak Hill and the Martha Berry Museum opened in 1972 as a historic house and history museum. Our mission is to tell the story of Martha Berry and Berry College through exhibits, events, and educational programming.
Trail of Tears National Historic TrailMulti-state
The park commemorates the survival of the Cherokee people and their forced removal from their homelands in the Southeastern United States in the 1840s. More than 16,000 Cherokee traveled by foot, horse, wagon, or steamboat along this path with devestating consequences between 1838-1839.
Medieval TimesMultiple locations
Exciting, family friendly dinner theater featuring an authentic medieval tournament and feast with jousting knights, and live horses.
Dickey FarmsMusella
Dickey Farms Spring Strawberry Patch Field Trips run about 2 hours and include:
- Strawberry Education
- Strawberry Picking
- Honey Bee Education
- Seed Germination
- Activity Stations
- Strawberry Ice Cream
- Corn Education
- Pick Your Own Mini Pumpkin
- Travel Through Our Corn Maze
- Pumpkin Education
- Barrel Train
- Hay Ride
- Lunch at Pavilion and a Kiddie Cup of Peach Ice Cream
General Coffee State ParkNicholls
This park is known for agricultural history shown at Heritage Farm, with log cabins, a corn crib, tobacco barn, cane mill, and other exhibits. Children enjoy seeing the park's farm animals, which usually include goats, sheep, chickens, and pigs. School or youth groups interested in self-guided programs must pre-register and receive approval since volunteer staffing, restroom, and picnic locations must be approved.
Foxfire Woods and Farm, LLCNicholson
This 53-acre nature academy and teaching farm provides a safe, relaxing, and educational experience for students of all ages. The various learning stations meet STEAM curricula requirements and teach both adults and children about the importance of the outdoors, healthy foods, and physical activity to brain functioning. We also host birthday parties and Foxfire Family Farm Days.
Florence Marina State ParkOmaha
The Kirbo Interpretive Center showcases area wildlife and plants, local history, and Native Americans, including artifacts from the prehistoric Paleo-Indian period through the early 20th century.
Pulled From Wreckage Ranch & RescuePerry
Produces pork, poultry, and eggs, and provides educational classes on family, raising livestock, processing and canning food, and sustainable living.
- All ages
- Small mini animal petting zoo
- Crops
- Garden
- Planting
- Hands-on
- Work experience
- Tailored to your curriculum
Billy Carter's Service StationPlains
The famous south Georgia service station once owned by Billy Carter has come back to life as a museum, reflecting the former First Brother's life and the station's history.
Jimmy Carter National Historic SitePlains
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter learned the importance of hard work, honesty, virtue, love, and mercy in the quaint, rural town of Plains, Georgia. Working as full partners, the Carters dedicated their lives to peace, human rights, and public service throughout the world. Come explore the community that influenced and shaped the life and values of the 39th President of the United States. Includes the Rosalynn Carter Gallery, The Carter Center, and The Carter Presidential Library & Museum. The Jimmy Carter National Historic Site offers ranger-led programs for students of all age levels Pre K-12th . Students will participate in activities that focus on the life and legacy of President Carter. The site has 3 locations: Plains High School, The Boyhood Farm, and The Depot. Visitors can also observe the burial site of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter.
Mighty Eighth Air Force MuseumPooler
The Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum preserves for all Americans the stories of courage, character and patriotism displayed by the men and women of the Eighth Air Force from World War II to the present.
Fort McAllister Historic ParkRichmond Hil
This park showcases the best-preserved earthwork fortification of the Confederacy. The earthworks were attacked seven times by Union ironclads but did not fall until 1864—ending General William T. Sherman’s “March to the Sea.” Visitors can explore the grounds with cannons, a hot shot furnace, bombproof barracks, palisades, and more, while a Civil War museum contains artifacts, a video, and a gift shop. Groups can visit on a self-guided basis or participate in one of the park's many ranger-led programs. Advance registration is required for either.
Rome-Floyd E.C.O. CenterRome
The Rome-Floyd E.C.O. Center is a natural resource education facility located on the banks of the Oostanaula River in Ridge Ferry Park in Rome, Georgia. The mission: Striving to educate the community about local resources and the ecology of the surrounding area. Provides school programs, community speaker series, and a variety of events while utilizing the native garden, wetland demonstration area, and over 25 live animal exhibits that change nearly monthly. Open to the public Monday through Thursday from 1 to 4 PM, and hosts school programs.
Chieftains Museum - RomeRome
Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home is a National Historic Landmark and one of only a few private entities to be certified by the National Park Service as a site on the Trail of Tears. Major Ridge, whose former home Chieftains now occupies, was one of the signers of the Treaty of New Echota, which resulted in the relocation of the Cherokee people. Located on six acres along the Oostanaula River in Rome, Georgia, Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home features the historic house with permanent and traveling exhibitions, the Major Ridge Demonstration Garden, a Three Sisters Garden, interpretive outdoor signage, and access to the city's Riverwalk to downtown Rome. Field trips for students at Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home are structured to meet Georgia State Standards and are age-appropriate. Each program is approximately 45 minutes to 75 minutes in length and includes a house/garden tour as well as (1) activity of the teacher’s choice that best fits your group’s needs. All group tours for the museum must be made at least 4 weeks in advance of tour date.
Johns Creek Environmental CampusRoswell
The Johns Creek Environmental Campus is a $138M Fulton County state-of-the-art wastewater treatment facility with a key educational component. We use a Membrane-BioReactor Technology to treat the water and we teach all about it in our attached education center. Whether you have students in STEM, STEAM, environmental/science clubs or whole classes that you would like to educate on the 'water treatment cycle' and what happens to our water before and after we use it, we invite you to bring them to us. Over 40,000 have visited our award-winning program. By appointment only.
Bulloch Hall - RoswellRoswell
The childhood home of Mittie Bulloch, President Theodore Roosevelt's Mother.
Mimms Museum of Technology and ArtRoswell
Mimms Museum of Technology and Art in Roswell houses one of the world's largest collections of artifacts from the Digital Age. Looking for a new STEAM experience? With easy access from GA 400 and free parking in front of the museum, we're a convenient destination for students from north Georgia and beyond. Formerly Computer Museum of America.
Chattahoochee Nature CenterRoswell
The Chattahoochee Nature Center offers Homeschool Monday programs September through May. Science and nature programs planned just for homeschooling students enhancing ecology, biology and geology curriculum. Homeschool Mondays are a great way to get hands-on science and nature lessons, receive help on projects and research and network with other homeschooling families.
UGA Marine Education Center and AquariumSavannah
The UGA Aquarium is located on Skidaway Island near Savannah. Home to Georgia's first saltwater aquarium, it features 16 exhibit tanks that showcase a variety of Georgia's marine life. A public touch tank allows visitors hands-on interaction with some of Georgia's marine invertebrates such as snails and crabs. The aquarium also has an ADA compliant nature trail that winds through the maritime forest and a boardwalk overlooking the salt marsh and Skidaway River.
Telfair Museum of ArtSavannah
The Telfair Museum of Art traces its history from 1886, when the Telfair family home opened to the public as an art museum and school. It now boasts three diverse sites -- the original building, the Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences, a National Historic Landmark building; the Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters, also a National Historic Landmark; and the Jepson Center for the Arts, a contemporary building which houses 20th- and 21st-century art.
Wormsloe Historic SiteSavannah
A breathtaking avenue lined with live oaks leads to the tabby ruins of Wormsloe, the colonial estate constructed by Noble Jones, one of Georgia's first settlers. Jones was an English physician and carpenter who carved out an even wider career in the colonial wilderness. He came to Savannah with James Oglethorpe in 1733 and commanded a company of Marines charged with Georgia's coastal defense. Jones served as constable, Indian agent, surveyor (laying out New Ebenezer and Augusta), and member of the Royal Council. He was also one of few original settlers to survive hunger, plague, Indians, Spaniards, and a new environment. Today, visitors can interact with historical interpreters during programs and events, and view a museum with artifacts unearthed at Wormsloe. The interpretive nature trail leads past the tabby ruins along the marsh to the Colonial Life Area where, during programs and special events, demonstrators in period dress exhibit the tools and skills of colonial Georgia. The site hosts several events throughout the year, including the “Colonial Faire and Muster” in February, which highlights aspects of 18th-century life, such as music, dancing, crafts and military drills and the “Tools and Skills that Built a Colony”. Group rates & tours are available for 15 people or more with advance notice.
Ships of the Sea Maritime MuseumSavannah
Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum, housed in the elegant home built for William Scarbrough, exhibits ship models, paintings, and maritime antiques, principally from the great era of Atlantic trade and travel between England and America during the 18th and 19th centuries. Scarbrough was one of the principal owners of the Steamship Savannah.
Fort Pulaski National MonumentSavannah
Located on an island in the middle of the Savannah River, Fort Pulaski was built to protect the port of Savannah. Construction of the fort began in 1829 and took 18 years to complete. Fort Pulaski saw its heaviest use during the Civil War. Due to the brief 30-hour duration of the Battle of Fort Pulaski, much of the original fort remains. The fort was abandoned in the 1870s, which led to its preservation. Unlike many of the forts of the same kind, Fort Pulaski was never altered for newer technology. Visitors can also explore other historic places in the park, including the 1855 Cockspur Lighthouse, the cemetery, and remnants of the Construction Village.
Owens-Thomas House & Slave QuartersSavannah
Built in 1819, this mansion exemplifies the neoclassical styles popular in England during the Regency period. The Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters allows visitors to explore the complicated relationships between the most and least powerful people in the city of Savannah in the early 19th century. Our tours focus on the art, architecture, and history of the home through the lens of slavery. Visitors will experience an inclusive interpretation of not only the wealthy families that inhabited this home for a span of over 100 years, but of also the enslaved people who lived and labored here.
Massie Heritage CenterSavannah
Savannah's teaching museum for history and architecture. Our educators offer guided programs for learners of all grade levels. Massie's programs include walking tours and in-museum field trips, which are available to public, private and homeschool students in the Coastal Empire. All programs must be booked by telephone 2 weeks or more prior to the program and must meet a minimum number of participants
American Prohibition MuseumSavannah
The American Prohibition Museum located in Savannah's City Market is the first and only museum in the United States dedicated to the history of Prohibition. While here, guests will travel back in time to the early 1900s, as anti-alcohol rallies swept the nation and the "booze problem" was pushed to the fore-front of American politics. The true story of America's struggle with the liquor question, the passing of the 18th Amendment, its impact on the nation, and the far-reaching consequences of the thirteen years of Prohibition all come to life within the walls of the American Prohibition Museum
Savannah History MuseumSavannah
Located in the former Central of Georgia Railway Passenger Depot, this museum takes you on a journey through time from Savannah’s earliest days to the present, with unique exhibits and interactive experiences for the family. Exhibits include an early 20th-century steam locomotive, archaeological finds from Savannah’s Revolutionary War history, and most recently, The Savannah Jazz Exhibit, sponsored by Savannah Jazz. Guided programs, including Loyalists & Liberty Battlefield Tours, are included in museum admission.
Davenport House MuseumSavannah
This fine Federal-style home was completed by master-builder Isaiah Davenport as his family residence in 1820. Authentically restored, the house museum features original plasterwork, a cantilever staircase and furnishings true to the 1820s. The site also features a courtyard garden that was originally a Bicentennial project of the Trustees' Garden Club and was later re-designed by noted horticulturist Penelope Hobhouse. Threatened with demolition in 1955, the saving of the Davenport House was the first effort of the Historic Savannah Foundation and the beginning of the historic preservation renaissance in this port city.
Andrew Low HouseSavannah
Home of Juliette Gordon Low (1886 - 1927), founder of the Girl Scouts.
First Girl Scout HeadquartersSavannah
The First Girl Scout Headquarters building, formerly the carriage house for Juliette Low's adult home, was willed to the Girl Scouts of Savannah, GA - building was in continuous use for Girl Scout Troop activities, adult training, and administrative offices from 1912 until 1985. They offer both free and guided tours. See website for details.
Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights MuseumSavannah
The Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum chronicles the civil rights struggle of Georgia's oldest African American community from slavery to the present. Three floors of photographic and interactive exhibits. An NAACP Organization exhibit, a fiber optic map of 87 significant civil rights sites and events, a lunch counter where sit-ins occurred, segregation exhibits, and a video presentation are all part of the continuous education of the public on the history of the civil rights struggle in Savannah and Georgia.
Georgia Historical SocietySavannah
The Georgia Historical Society offers unique field trip experiences to the Research Center in Savannah. Surrounded by the beauty of historic Hodgson Hall, students explore primary source material from the collection and learn about archives, research, and history. Teachers can work with GHS education staff to develop a custom field trip based on a historical topic or era or request an existing program. Research Center field trips are open to students in grades 5-12 and are ideal for groups of 30 students or less (call to discuss accommodations for larger groups). Typical field trips last 1.5 to 2 hours.
King Tisdell Cottage FoundationSavannah
King-Tisdell Cottage is the birthplace of the movement to preserve African American history in Savannah. It serves as a museum interpreting black life in the region from slavery to freedom, through tours, exhibits, and related materials. The King-Tisdell Cottage also tells the story of two working-class families in the early decades of the 20th century and provides information on the life and work of Mr. W. W. Law, the civil rights leader who helped save and preserve the cottage and who founded the King-Tisdell Cottage Foundation. The Foundation also oversees The Beach Institute African-American Cultural Center. The Beach Institute is Savannah’s first school built after Emancipation specifically for African Americans. As a cultural center, the Beach Institute collects, interprets, preserves, and presents African American history and culture through exhibits and artistic and educational programs.
Liberty Encounters Revolutionary War Savannah Walking TourSavannah
You're invited to join the legendary and most highly rated Living Historian in the Lowcountry! The squares and statues of Savannah come alive during this unique, immersive, and hands-on history walking tour in the Colonial Capital of Georgia. Participants march with a Patriot Soldier and retrace the convictions, faith, and deeds by Georgians. This tour is available for groups and is based on the Georgia Standards of Learning and includes additional learning resources.
Liberty Encounters Revolutionary War Savannah Walking Tour website
Ghost City ToursSavannah
Ghost City Tours offers haunted ghost tours throughout Savannah. The Grave Tales Ghost Tour is our all-ages, family-friendly tour. You'll hear about the famous haunted locations that Savannah has to offer, such as former Revolutionary War battle grounds, burial grounds, historic homes, and the hauntings associated with each. Contact for a special homeschool rate of 20% off private tours.
St. Marys Submarine MuseumSt. Marys
Located in historic downtown St Marys, GA, the museum is a great place to learn about the "Silent Service". A wide variety of Submarine artifacts, memorabilia and information are available for viewing, and you can checkout the beautiful St Marys waterfront thru a real periscope.
Cumberland Island National SeashoreSt. Marys
Come walk in the footsteps of early natives, explorers, and wealthy industrialists. Enjoy ranger-guided tours or explore in quiet solitude. Field trips must be planned in advance. See website for more information.
Fort Frederica National MonumentSt. Simons Island
War was imminent as James Oglethorpe established Fort Frederica in 1736, to help protect the British colonies from the Spanish in Florida. Fort Frederica illustrates the story of the War of Jenkins Ear (1739-1748) and how its British defenders fought off the Spanish Army. Today, archeology has uncovered the story of the 1,000 people that once lived here.
The Museum of Coastal HistorySt. Simons Island
This wonderful museum is located on St. Simons Island, one of the four barrier islands that make up the Golden Isles of Goergia. The historic site consists of four structures including an 1872 brick lighthouse and keeper's dwelling designed by architect Charles Cluskey, an 1890 oil house, and a Victorian gazebo. The Museum contains exhibits on the history of the St. Simons lighthouse and the way of life of a turn-of-the-century lighthouse keeper and his family. The Museum Store features coastal Georgia publications and unique lighthouse related items. The operational lighthouse is under the jurisdiction of the United States Coast Guard.
Tumbling N FarmStockbridge
Where Science, Math, History, Geography, Reading, and Writing come together in Agricultural Education classes in Animal Science. Learn about farm animals (horses, goats, sheep, alpacas, llamas, cows, pigs, chickens, ducks, and rabbits) in their natural habitat. Horticulture Science garden planning, planting, harvesting, and tasting. Food Science includes food safety and nutritional value. Textile Science will include natural and man-made fibers, clothing construction, and care. Programs groups pre-k 3-4 year old's, k-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th, and a Mommy and Me for children under 3.
Yule ForestStockbridge
Beginning the holidays at Yule Forest is more than just a visit, it is part of a family tradition for our guests. The unforgettable experiences and cherished memories created here are the reasons why people come from all across the Southeast to see us year after year. Seasonal events include a spring tulip festival, pumpkin patch, Fear the Woods, and Christmas Tree festivals.
Collectible Antique Chair GalleryStone Mountain
Miniature chair museum exhibiting a Guinness World Record Collection within three display rooms and gift shop. Permanent exhibits have exciting background themes, including all major holidays.
Rev. Howard Finster's Paradise GardenSummerville
Paradise Garden is the internationally acclaimed 4-acre art environment and home of one of the most celebrated folk artists in the United States, Rev. Howard Finster (1916-2001). Over 40 years, Finster painted nearly 47,000 works of contemporary American folk art, including album covers for R.E.M., The Talking Heads, Adam Again, and Blackhawk. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Paradise Garden is considered Finster's most important legacy and serves as a nonprofit historic site, regional art center, and nexus for artists, heart education, and serving the community.
Tallulah Gorge State ParkTallulah Falls
One of the most spectacular canyons in the eastern U.S., Tallulah Gorge is two miles long and nearly 1,000 feet deep. Exhibits in the park's 16,000-sq-ft Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center highlight the rich history of this Victorian resort town, as well as the rugged terrain and fragile ecosystem of the area. Additionally, an award-winning film takes viewers on a dramatic journey through the gorge. The park offers guided field trips. See the Educational Programs section of the website for details.
Lapham-Patterson House Historic SiteThomasville
The whimsical 6,000 square-foot house is a showcase for the progressive eccentricities of the Laphams, his architect Tudor Rommerdall, and the late Victorian era in general. There are no two rooms alike; in fact, little in the cottage is symmetrical or centered. This oddity may be due to the prevailing Queen Anne style of architecture, in which variety and freedom of expression were encouraged. Guests will receive a guided tour of all three floors (mobility permitting) of the Lapham-Patterson House and learn about the residents, architecture, and technology of the 1885 Resort Era “cottage.”
Pebble Hill PlantationThomasville
A visit to Pebble Hill in Thomasville, Georgia is sure to result in an awe-inspiring and memorable experience for all who enter the plantation's gates. Pebble Hill’s educational tours offer a variety of opportunities for school groups, homeschool students, and local organizations. Students will expand their knowledge of our region’s cultural and natural resources through personalized guided tours and hands-on activities in the unique setting of Pebble Hill. School group tours are offered to groups of 10 or more students, ages 6 years through 12th grade and may include:
- Guided tours of the Main House and the Elisabeth Ireland Poe Gallery *please note: children must be 6 years or older to tour the Main House
- Guided Grounds tours: meeting the horses, a wagon ride, and a visit to the hedge maze
- Learning Center activities: nature exhibits, scavenger hunts, nature-based games and crafts, and gardening for wildlife
Thomas County Museum of HistoryThomasville
Discover why Thomasville is a place apart; visit our the three-acre campus and immerse yourself in Thomas County’s history as you explore the seven historic structures. Offers tours and group rates.
The Syd Blackmarr Arts CenterTifton
1900 Romanesque brick church featuring exquisite stained glass windows, heart of pine floors, vaulted ceilings and buttresses, a bell tower, fanlight doorways, and other architectural splendors. Professional exhibitions of painting, wood, porcelain, and other art are displayed throughout the year. Formerly Tifton Museum of Arts & Heritage.
Travelers Rest Historic SiteToccoa
Traveler's Rest, a stagecoach inn and plantation home, was built around 1815 by James R. Wylie, a stakeholder in the Unicoi Turnpike, a busy thoroughfare that passed nearby. Wylie operated the inn until the 1830s when he sold the place to Devereaux Jarrett, the "richest man in the Tugaloo Valley." Among other things, Jarrett doubled the size of Traveler's Rest, which also served as the headquarters of his 14,400-acre plantation. The Jarrett family inhabited the site until the 1950s, when the state of Georgia purchased the remaining few acres of the once-vast plantation and opened it to the public as an historic site. Thanks to its unique and well-preserved architecture, Traveler's Rest was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966. Today visitors can enjoy a tour of the house and see many original artifacts and furnishings, some of which were crafted by Caleb Shaw, a splendid cabinetmaker from Massachusetts.
Currahee Military MuseumToccoa
The Stephens County History Museum, Currahee Military Museum, gift shop, and office are all located in the renovated Train Depot in historical downtown Toccoa, Georgia. The Depot is where paratroopers first arrived in town by train before walking to the camp to begin their training. Guided and self-guided tours available. Discounted admission for groups of ten or more.
George L. Smith State ParkTwin City
Best known for the refurbished Parrish Mill and Pond, a combination gristmill, saw mill, covered bridge, and dam built in 1880.
Tybee Island Light StationTybee Island
The Tybee Island Light Station has been guiding mariners safe entrance into the Savannah River for over 270 years. The Tybee Island Light Station is one of America's most intact, having all of its historic support buildings on its five-acre site. Rebuilt several times, the current lightstation displays its 1916 day mark with 178 stairs and a First Order Fresnel lens (nine feet tall). Your ticket includes admission to the complete Tybee Island Light Station and the Tybee Museum in Battery Garland. Reservations required for groups of 10 or more.
Lowndes County Historical Society and MuseumValdosta
Located at 305 West Central Avenue in downtown Valdosta in the historic former Carnegie Library, the museum provides almost 10,000 square feet of local history displays and research material. The museum grounds also include multiple outdoor exhibits. Free admission.
Roosevelt's Little White House Historic SiteWarm Springs
Franklin Delano Roosevelt built the Little White House in 1932 while governor of New York, prior to being inaugurated as president in 1933. He first came to Warm Springs in 1924 hoping to find a cure for the infantile paralysis (polio) that had struck him in 1921. Swimming in the warm, buoyant spring waters brought him no miracle cure, but it did bring improvement. During FDR's presidency and the Great Depression, he developed many New Deal Programs (such as the Rural Electrification Administration) based upon his experiences in this small town. While posing for a portrait on April 12, 1945, FDR suffered a stroke and died a short while later. Today, the "Unfinished Portrait" is featured in a museum that showcases many exhibits, including FDR's 1938 Ford convertible with hand controls, his Fireside Chats playing over a 1930s radio, his stagecoach and a theater.
Museum of AviationWarner Robins
The Museum of Aviation is situated on 51 acres next to Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robins, Georgia. The facility includes four climate-controlled exhibit buildings that house some of the 85 historic U.S. Air Force aircraft, missiles, cockpits, and award-winning exhibits. The Museum of Aviation is home to the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame, STARBASE Robins, and partners with the Georgia World War II Heritage Trail. Admission is free, but they offer a variety of paid educational programs. See website for more information.
Robert Toombs House Historic SiteWashington
A legend in his own time, Robert Toombs was a successful planter and lawyer who led a turbulent career as state legislator, U.S. Congressman and Senator. "Defend yourselves; the enemy is at your door . . . !" thundered Toombs from the Senate floor on January 24, 1860. The following year, Georgia seceded from the Union and Toombs personified the South by evolving from conservative Unionist to fire-breathing secessionist. After serving just five months as Confederate Secretary of State, he resigned to serve as brigadier general in the Army of Northern Virginia. Visitors are welcome to tour the house and grounds, and view exhibits and displays.
Callaway PlantationWashington
Follow the life of a family from a humble cabin to a great manor house. Callaway Plantation is a historic restoration project of the City of Washington. History is brought back to life for those who visit the three restored homes, structures, farm and fields. The great manor house, built of red brick made at the site and designed in the Greek Revival style, was constructed in 1869. The mansion was the focal point of a 3,000 acre cotton plantation that stretched as far as the eye could see in all directions. The home remains virtually unaltered. The doors, mantels and most of the plaster are original and have survived in remarkably good condition. Each room is furnished with excellent examples of period furniture. Connected to the rear of the mansion by a breezeway is a self-contained brick kitchen. It is equipped much as it was when the plantation was at its zenith.
Washington Historical MuseumWashington
The Washington Historical Museum is a restored and furnished antebellum home containing a fine collection of exhibits that tell the story of Wilkes County through the tales of the people who lived and worked here in a bygone era.
Eagle Tavern MuseumWatkinsville
The Eagle Tavern is one of the earliest surviving structures in Oconee County. The Eagle Tavern was built before 1801 and possibly as early as 1794 when Watkinsville was a frontier town on the edge of Creek and Cherokee Indian Territories. It is believed by some that this site was once called Fort Edwards and served as a gathering place for early settlers who needed protection from attacks by the many Creek and Cherokee Indians who flourished in this area.
Okefenokee Swamp ParkWaycross
Located just outside of the Waycross, the Okefenokee Swamp Park serves as the northern entrance into the Okefenokee Swamp or "Land of the Trembling Earth." As a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, the mission is to be the world's window into the swamp. Daily train rides around the wetlands, boat tours into the swamp, exhibits on wildlife and pioneer/Indian settlers and wildlife shows come with park admission. For groups making a reservation, employees can set up a schedule to include special lectures from the Cultural History coordinator, or other educational activities beyond regular park admission.
Barrow County MuseumWinder
The museum is housed in the old historic jail (circa 1916) which is on the National Register of Historic Places. The fully restored jail features the original hanging tower and holding cells and a wide display of exhibits on Senator Richard B. Russell, county history, and Fort Yargo.
Fort Yargo State ParkWinder
Located between Atlanta and Athens, this popular park features a 1792 log fort built by settlers for protection against Creek and Cherokee Indians.
Carter-Coile Doctors MuseumWinterville
Housed in an authentic medical office from the late 1800s, this unique museum recreates a country doctor's practice with tools for surgery, dentistry and eye exams.
Old South Farm MuseumWoodland
Old South Farm Museum and Ag Learning Center with acres of historic treasures. Local historian Paul Bulloch has filled several buildings on Ga. 41 just north of Woodland with an assortment of tools, equipment, and household goods tracing Southern rural life from the 1800s to the 1960s. You'll spot treasures that were another generation's discards. This museum provides a wonderful opportunity for school groups to experience the lifestyle of Americans during the 1800s and early 1900s, before electricity was common.
