I loved this place it is so peaceful can see why he loved it. we had a wonderful man to tell us…read moreabout everything he was very informative and had a great speaking voice.

After spending a few days in Atlanta, we were on to the Florida coast. My wife had recently…read morediscovered the "Little White House" while looking for things to do on our drive. It was mostly "on our way", so we took the small detour to see what was there. SUPER interesting if you're into that sort of history. A bit disappointing when you realize what "really nice" was back in the day (tiny rooms, small house, etc). Like - this was a president's retreat. It was very peaceful there, and I can see why FDR loved it. I found it very informative. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We could have spent more time here, but had to get back on the road. I'd recommend it for an educational stop if you're in the area.

Okay--what I want to know is why there are only four reviews, including this one? Come on,…read moreYelpers--you've reviewed gas stations, car rentals and dry cleaners in Macon. What's up? A gas pump more interesting than this gem of a museum? Get with it, folks!!! Ah, that felt good! Our senior's group from Kerrville, TX was on its way home and the Cannonball House was our only stop of the day. The majority of us were appreciative of all things Southern, so this was a special treat. The house's name is derived from a Union cannonball that crashed into the house during the Battle of Dunlap Hill on July 30, 1864. The Cannonball House was owned by Judge Asa Holt during the Civil War and is now owned by the Sidney Lanier Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy who saved if from demolition by the City of Macon. Thanks to these ladies, you're able to visit a Greek Revival mansion and not a parking lot! The House also hosts Father/Daughter Dances and Mother/Daughter Teas. And then there's--thank the Powers That Be--Miss Elizabeth's Academy for Young Ladies which "will instruct the girls in what it means to be a proper lady. Subjects covered: Introductions, sit like a lady, how to set a proper table and table etiquette, walking with confidence and Art of the Fan." And, lest you think the boys will escape, there's a co-ed course, too. My stogy old Southern heart sings with joy; civility and gentility are not dead!!! But I digress. The House is less a museum in the formal sense and more of a time capsule of Ante- and Post-Bellum Georgia. Architecture and period furniture buffs will be right at home here. The House consists of seven rooms. The Main Foyer with its period wall paper and imposing grandfather clock. The Family Room contains period furniture and portraits of the Holt Family. The Formal Dining Room houses a heavy wood table and silver serving sets including a large sterling punch bowl and ladle which survived the invasion of the Union Army only because it was buried. The Ladies' Bedroom contains period clothing, a hand-cranked sewing machine and a bed complete with a hand-tatted spread among other objects. Depending on when you visit, a collection of antique dolls may be displayed. Two Parlors display the furnishings of the founders of the Adelphean and Philomathean Societies which were organized at Wesleyan College, in 1851 and1852 respectively. These are the two oldest female societies in the world and continue to this day. Last, but certainly not least, is Judge Asa Holt's bedroom with its grand four-poster bed, marble-top table and chairs and a large bureau and chest of drawers. In my opinion, the Cannonball House should be on every tourist's itinerary. Seldom does one get such a personal glimpse into the lives of one of Macon's influential families. And if you're traveling with children, this is the perfect opportunity to make history come alive. For only $8.00 (as of this writing) you gain not only admission to the House but a guided tour as well. It's a bargain!

We enjoy civil war history and ole time ways of life. Our tour guide took us thru each room of the…read morehouse explaining the history of the house and the happenings of the time when the house was hit by a "cannon ball." It was really more of a large bullet like mortar. The house is in mourning-- all of the mirrors are covered by black cloth. There's even a casket in one of the parlor rooms. The tour guide says they do something different each month to highlight different traditions that were kept back in the day. The highlight of the tour for us was entering the servant's house and kitchen. Just as we walked in the room, we heard a squeaky toy sound. When I asked what that noise was - thinking it was a dog playing with a squeaky toy, she kinda hestitated and said we call him Matt. I thought, maybe that it was her grandson that she was watching during the summer. No. It's the little child that they hear playing sometimes. The ghost child they hear playing sometimes! Wow! Thanks for a terriffic tour!! We'll be back to investigate more of Macon history

Located about two miles south of the center of town, this marker points out the history of the road…read morethat crosses over State Road 85 here in Gay. There isn't much and that other road looks like it's been here for a long time as it is little more than a dirt trail leveled through the woods. The marker has the same text on both sides. It reads, "The road from the east is a remnant of the Oakfuskee Path, main stem of the noted upper trading route from the Savannah River to the Creek Indians of Georgia and Alabama Beginning at present Augusta, it led this way via Warrenton, Eatonton, Griffin, and the Flat Shoals of Flint River to Greenville; thence to Oakfuskee Town, an early Upper Creek center on the Tallapoosa River in Alabama. White traders began using this way in the early 1700's. In time the route became an important pioneer trace and a leading stage road." There is a driveway here where you can stop to examine the sign. Or you can make the turn and drive the road that goes between Greenville and Zebulon. [Review 16695 overall - 469 in Georgia - 207 of 2022.]

A Historical single-family home in the planned section of historical downtown Columbus, GA. House…read morebuilt in early 1800's was divided into apartments, offices, then went into total disrepair. Current owner, Brian Luedtke saw a gem worth saving and completely restored the home that was close to being destroyed. Luedtke did all the work himself, tediously making molds to restore art details and furnishing with period antiques over a 15 year restoration. What a gift to Columbus history!

I am a huge fan of these historical signs that are strewn about the landscape of our country…read more This one explains the naming of Victory Drive, which was to commemorate the ending of World War II. We must remember that the days past have led to where we stand today.

There aren't many covered bridges left, destroyed during the Civil War, carried away by the rivers…read morethey cross, or perhaps just collapsed due to age over the years. Red Oak Creek is the oldest and longest remaining covered bridge in Georgia so it must be visited while it is still standing (and I hope it does so for many years to come!). The adjacent marker points out that the bridge was built in the 1840s by a freed slave, Horace King (1807-1885). This is his only surviving bridge of this design. The marker points out that it is a Town lattice that consists of planks crisscrossing at 45 to 60 degree angles fastened with wooden pegs. Viewing the construction from inside the bridge, it is no wonder that it is still standing - it would take quite some effort to take it down. The bridge was open to vehicular traffic when I visited in 2022. There are some steel frames on the approach to ensure that oversize vehicles can not get to the bridge and possibly damage it. If you're visiting in an RV or large van, you'll need to park there and walk down. Including the approaches - there is some low water on the east side that also needed to be bridged - it is 391 feet long. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1973. There is a parking area with some trash cans on the western side of the bridge. Signage out by the highway points the way to the bridge. [Review 16696 overall - 470 in Georgia - 208 of 2022.]

Very cool bridge made in the 1800s It was put together with…read morewood pegs. A few years back there was flooding from a massive storm, there is a steel plate about 6 feet up on the inside of the bridge just to the right when you inter the bridge, it shows the height of the water table that engulfed the bridge. It's amazing that this bridge survive that. Enjoy the pics.

I first booked this tour in 2019, but due to some wedding-related private function, they had to…read moreclose in the afternoon that Saturday. Since I'd left my phone # when doing the booking, they called in advance and let me know. Scheduling did not work out so I just postponed. Last month, we were able to schedule some time to return to LaGrange, so I again booked via their website. You don't need to pay until you arrive, so there is really no risk. It is more polite to book in advance so the hosts can plan around that, though. We booked the 2 p.m. tour on a Saturday. There is ample parking in the lots behind the mansion. We arrived a few minutes early, but since we were the only ones touring, they went ahead and started. When we visited, the tour was conducted by a couple who are also the caretakers of the house (and who live there!). The lady is also the head of the local organization that maintains the property. The exterior is quite impressive, with huge columns surrounding the main building on 3 sides. Our tour began with a presentation of the local historical context of the home: the man who built it, how it survived the civil war, and its history since that time. The man who presented this was well versed in the local history. We then walked the house with a lady (his wife) who was also very knowledgeable regarding the property. It was interesting to see some of the evolutionary changes applied to the house as technology advanced and usage changed. The venue is now used for public gatherings and private rentals, so there is an attached catering kitchen, for example. If you have any interest in historic homes, Georgia history, or architecture in general, you will probably enjoy this tour. Duration was a bit under 90 minutes. I thought it was well worth the nominal fee.

If you are a history buff, this is a great place to visit. We are greeted by the couple who are the…read morecaretakers of this mansions. The husband gave us a interesting history of the home as well as the inhabitants. Ben Hill,who was one the distinguishing owners of the home, served in both Confederacy and the U. S. Congresses. Hill was a notable Georgian. We learned of the Nancy Hart's, women of LaGrange who trained as soldiers during the Confederacy. The introduction to the mansion was most informing. The wife then gave us a tour of the restored mansion. Valerie's presentation was professional and educational. The pride and love they have for Bellevue is quite evident Do note that this mansion is used by various clubs in the area and is also rented for events. I would call to see if it is available to tour on the date you would like to visit.

If you visit Macon, you must stop and tour this impressive home! I was so happy to get to hear…read moreabout the history and see the stunning interior. Many items are original. You can pay a few dollars more to go to the very top (4 flights up) and I highly recommend that for a nice view of the city.

Shoutout to Vicky for the amazing tour! The Hay House ended up being way more than I expected and I…read morewant to come back again in the winter time (it's so hot in the house during the summer).

This may be one of the oddest bridge location I've ever run across. You will find it along a garden…read morewalking path crossing a small gully with a stream no wider than 1 foot. The path is behind a church with multiple buildings that make it feel a lot like a 19th Century religious compound (not implying that it is). Prior to coming here I actually thought this was one of the last remaining historic bridges in the state of Georgia, but it turns out it was built in the 90's. The path allows you to wander through a variety of memorial trees and vegetation that I can only assume were planted in memory of church member loved ones. Most everything has a small plaque with the name of the person whom it was planted for (or by). The bridge itself is a real beauty and is said to have made use of 100 year old timbers from another old 1800's bridge that was once nearby. It certainly is one of the most handsome covered bridges in the state, even if it isn't a historic one. Location: Shiloh United Methodist Church Built: 1994 Length: 42 feet Crosses over: essentially what would be considered a drainage ditch. FINAL THOUGHTS You don't actually have to park in the church parking lot and walk the trail to see this bridge. Turn South on Davenport Mill Road and the bridge is less than 100 feet from the road and easily visible. My Georgia covered bridge list is nearly complete. I've provided a list below of all the covered bridges I've visited so far in the state from the furthest north to the deepest south. I've also included the year they were built: Stovall Mill ~ 1895 [furthest north] Blind Susie ~ 1915 [shortest] Poole's Mill ~ 1906 Cromer's Mill ~ 1906 Mashburn Estate ~ 1958 [private - no access to the public] Hurricane Shoals ~ 1882/2002 Euharlee ~ 1886 Roswell Vickery Creek ~ 2004 Watson Mill ~ 1885 [longest] Howard's Mill ~ 1905 Concord/Nickajack ~ 1872 Stone Mountain/Effie's ~ 1891 Elder's Mill ~ 1897 Shiloh Trail ~ 1994 [furthest west] Haralson Mill ~ 1997 Old Town Morrow ~ 2008 [newest] Big Red Oak Creek ~ 1840 [oldest] Calloway Gardens ~ 1870 Auchumpkee ~ 1892/1997 [favorite] Parrish Mill @ George L. Smith State Park ~ 1880 [furthest east] Coheelee Creek ~ 1891[furthest south] There are at least 25 more, but most are small, have been built in the last 50 years and are on private property.