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A Map of the Trail

The Porter-Fitzpatrick House 507 South Main Street • Madison, Georgia The Porter-Fitzpatrick House was built in the 1850s and remodeled in 1901. The builders were John W. Porter and his wife, Mary Wade. In 1901 Henry Harris Fitzpatrick made extensive renovations. He made a new entrance façade that you now see facing South Main Street, bringing it up to date with turn-of-the century neoclassicism that had become fashionable because of the World’s Columbian Exposition (or Fair) of 1893. The six giant Roman composite columns set on high pedestals are a monumental feature.

Itinerary History of the Trail  Athens   Watkinsville/Oconee County   Madison   

The Fitzpatricks owned the house until the early 1970s, when it began to pass through several owners. The current owners, Don and Rosie Becker, purchased this house in 1999 and began some major changes the next year, principally adding a garage and expanding the summer kitchen into a guest house. In 2008, they continued the tradition of renovations to this house, with interior remodeling and structural stabilization, completing the arduous undertaking during the bicentennial year.

Eatonton    Antebellum Trail Pilgrimage  Milledgeville    Gray / Old Clinton 

A Guide to Georgia’s Antebellum Trail is published by The Georgia Antebellum Trail Association P.O. Box 4088 • Eatonton, GA 31024 706 485-7701 • Fax 706 485-3277

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ANTEBELLUM TRAIL 3 DAY/2 NIGHT – SOUTH TO NORTH Macon

DAY ONE

2:15 PM Eatonton Historic District Stroll the streets once traveled by famous Eatontonians such as Dr. Benjamin Hunt, Alice Walker, Joel Chandler Harris and Alexander Reid. Visit the Uncle Remus Museum and the 4000 year old Rock Eagle Effigy.

10:00 AM Macon Convention & Visitors Bureau Tour this state-of-the-art visitors center with colorful exhibits, informative time-line and watch the 12 minute video in the 45 seat theatre for a proper introduction to Macon! Information specialists can assist you with maps and tour options including 3 house museums: Hay House, Cannonball House and Sidney Lanier Cottage.

Madison 4:00 PM Madison Welcome Center Take a walking or driving tour of the historic district highlighting many Antebellum and Victorian homes and other attractions. Homes open daily. Overnight & dining - many choices at I-20 or in downtown Madison. Dining on the Square. Over 600 rooms including Inns and Bed & Breakfast in the Historic District.

12:30 PM Market City Café 502 Cherry Street Enjoy lunch at a charming sidewalk cafe featuring homemade breads, soups, salads and sandwiches and the yummiest of desserts! 1:30 PM The Big House Museum Visit the magical place where the Allman Brothers Band perfected the sound of Southern Rock and see the largest collection of ABB memorabilia!

DAY THREE Watkinsville 10 AM Eagle Tavern Museum Built in 1801, this Historic Stage Coach stop, Tavern & Inn showcases early American life and artifacts from Antebellum Georgia.

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Ocmulgee National Monument's Indian Mounds Explore 12,000 years of history of Native Americans at the great earthen mounds and the Earth Lodge, America's first public meeting space.

10:30 AM Elder Mill Covered Bridge Visit this Beautiful 1860’s covered bridge overlooking Elder Mill and rose creek.

Old Clinton

11:00 AM Historic Downtown Watkinsville Get steeped in southern tradition with a tour of historic houses like the Ashford Manor, circa 1893; and the Historic Haygood House, circa 1827. Then take a stroll through the village town and enjoy a variety of art, antique and home décor shopping, and/or grab a bite at one of 8 great downtown restaurants.

4:30 PM Historic District Tour “The Town that Time Forgot”, settled in 1807.

DAY TWO Milledgeville 10:00 AM Historic Trolley Tour Take a charming guided tour through Milledgeville’s historical district.

Athens

12:15 PM Lunch Have lunch in the beautiful downtown area. Something to tempt every palate.

12:30 PM The State Botanical Garden of Georgia Tour the three-story conservatory, miles of nature trails and beautiful outdoor gardens. Stop at the Garden’s Coffee Shop for refreshments and a quick bite.

Eatonton 2:00 PM Chamber of Commerce Stop in for Eatonton information and guides for the Historic Eatonton Walking Tour. 4

ITENERARY 3 DAY/2 NIGHT – SOUTH TO NORTH 2:00 PM

Athens Welcome Center/ Church-Waddel-Brumby House Meet your guide at this 1820 house museum for a Tour of Historic Athens.

6:00 PM Downtown Athens Stroll down Broad Street and dine in one of Athens’ award-winning restaurants. Top it off with a Broadway show or a night out at one of Athens’ world famous music venues or pubs.

4:00 PM Lyndon House Arts Center Peruse the exhibits in the galleries and tour the meticulously restored ca. 1856 WareLyndon House.

4 DAY/3 NIGHT – NORTH TO SOUTH Athens

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10:30 AM Historic Downtown Watkinsville Get steeped in southern tradition with a tour of historic houses like the Ashford Manor, circa 1893; and the Historic Haygood House, circa 1827. Then take a stroll through the village town and enjoy a variety of art, antique and home décor shopping, and/or grab a bite at one of 8 great downtown restaurants.

10:00 AM The Georgia Museum of Art Browse permanent and traveling exhibits from all over the world at the official state museum. 12:00 PM Historic Downtown Shop in unique boutiques, galleries and specialty shops housed in historic buildings and have lunch in one of many café’s, eateries and fine restaurants.

Madison 12:00 PM Madison Welcome Center Take a walking or driving tour of the historic district highlighting many Antebellum and Victorian homes and other attractions. Have lunch alfresco or join the locals at one of 12 downtown eateries.

2:00 PM

Athens Visitor Center/ Church-Waddel-Brumby House Meet your guide at this ca. 1820 house museum for a Tour of Historic Athens.

2:00 PM Antiquing in Madison Explore the many antique and collectible shops in this lovely historic town. Three historic homes and 3 museums open for touring. Over 170 dealers in the Historic District.

4:00 PM

The State Botanical Garden of Georgia Stop-in for a quick tour of this 313-acre preserve featuring a three-story conservatory, miles of nature trails and beautiful outdoor gardens.

Eatonton 4:00 PM Chamber of Commerce Stop in for Eatonton information and guides for the Alice Walker Driving Tour and Historic Eatonton Walking Tour.

Watkinsville 5:00 PM Elder Mill Covered Bridge Visit this Beautiful 1860’s covered bridge overlooking Elder Mill and rose creek.

4:30 PM

Welcome to Historic Eatonton, GA, USA Stroll the streets once traveled by famous Eatontonians such as Dr. Benjamin Hunt, Lollie and Leila Jenkins, James Denham, Joel Chandler Harris and Alexander Reid. Continued on Page 6.

DAY TWO 10:00 AM Eagle Tavern Museum Built in 1801, this Historic Stage Coach stop, Tavern & Inn showcases early American life and artifacts from Antebellum Georgia. 5

ANTEBELLUM TRAIL ITENERARY 4 DAY/3 NIGHT – NORTH TO SOUTH 10:00 AM Macon's Convention & Visitors Bureau Tour this state-of-the-art visitors center with colorful exhibits, informative time-line and watch the 12 minute video in the 45 seat theatre for a proper introduction to Macon! Information specialists can assist you with maps and tour options including 3 house museums: Hay House, Cannonball House and Sidney Lanier Cottage.

Continued from Page 5. 5:00 PM Alice Walker Driving Tour See the significant sites from this Pulitzer Prize winning author’s past. 7:00 PM Dinner Dine overlooking Lake Oconee or a World Class Golf Course.

DAY THREE 10:00 AM Uncle Remus Museum Spend some time in this museum housed in a log cabin similar to the one occupied by "Uncle Remus", the lovable character made famous by author Joel Chandler Harris, who was born and raised in Eatonton.

12:30 PM Between The Bread, 588 Mulberry St. Visit Macon’s old stagecoach stop and enjoy lunch at this beautifully renovated historic building. Fresh salads, sandwiches and daily specials make this one of Macon’s favorite eateries!

Milledgeville 12:15 PM Lunch Have lunch in the beautiful downtown area where there’s something to tempt every palate.

2:30 PM The Big House Museum See the world’s largest collection of Allman Brother’s Band memorabilia. You'll have a tune on your lips exploring the history and legacy of Macon’s very own ABB.

1:00 PM Georgia’s Old Capital Museum Tour the newly renovated structure, home to some of Georgia’s greatest debates.

3:30-4:30 PM

Tubman African American Museum African art, history and culture are featured through changing exhibits and permanent collections including the Noel Collection of ancient artifacts. Don't miss the African American inventors exhibit!

2:00 PM Lockerly Hall and Lockerly Arboretum See the former plantation with an Arboretum showcasing flora native to the Piedmont area. 4:00 PM Old Governor’s Mansion Feel the prescience of past governors as you tour this historic house museum.

6:30 PM Downtown Grill Tucked in an alley in historic downtown Macon, this English steakhouse is a local favorite with delicious Black Angus steaks, pork loin, extensive wine list and cozy cigar bar.

Old Clinton 5:00 PM Historic District Tour “The Town that Time Forgot”, settled in 1807.

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DAY FOUR

Dusk Lights on Macon Wrap up an enchanted evening with a scenic drive or a leisurely stroll through Macon’s Intown Illumination tour showcasing public and private mansions each dramatically lit in a free nightly display of southern elegance and grandeur.

9:00 AM Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Relive the glory days of sports games-gone-by at the nation’s largest state sports museum and enjoy exhibits honoring Georgia athletes like: Bobby Jones, Ty Cobb, Hank Aaron, Jackie Robinson and Evander Holyfield. You can also explore an interactive area that includes as NASCAR simulator! 6

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Welcome... Group Tours: Antebellum Bienvenue... Georgia’s Trail is a popular tour for Willkommen... destination motorcoach tours, Buenvenidos... billed as a “Gone With the Wind Tour of Georgia or Georgia’s Yokoso...

The Antebellum Trail began as a University of Georgia student project in March, 1984, by Ms. Cynthia Alford. This resulted in the Athens Chamber of Commerce calling together historic communities of Athens, Watkinsville, Madison, Eatonton, Milledgeville, Old Clinton and Macon (all communities are in the Historic Heartland Travel Region) along Georgia highways 441, 22 and 129 for the purpose of promotion and networking of their most valuable asset – History. The By-Laws and Constitution were drawn and in February, 1985, the State of Georgia recognized Georgia’s Antebellum Trail as a State designated trail. Shortly thereafter, signs were erected along the designated highways, thanks to D.O.T.

Antebellum Trail Old South Tour.”Tour itineraries offer a delightful three day – two night / four day – three night experience. These itineraries are designed especially for the needs of the tour planners.

Travel Writers: Georgia’s Antebellum Trail offers travel writers press kits – complete with all the necessary material needed to capture the romance and beauty of the Old South.

Familiarization Tours: Offered by the Antebellum Trail Association at various times of the year. The association works closely with the Georgia Department of Economic Development in planning these tours. Please see page 47 for contacts on FAM tours.

After many months of research and development, the first “Guide to Georgia’s Antebellum Trail” was produced in 1986 with 50,000 copies ready for distribution. The 39 page information guide was, and is, selfsupporting by the advertisers and is now in its 10th printing resulting in over 515,000 copies in circulation. In 1990, the “Guide to Georgia’s Antebellum Trail” was awarded the prestigious Georgia Travel Industry Magazine of the Year.

Enjoy your trip down Georgia’s Antebellum Trail and keep “Georgia on Your Mind.”

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INFORMATION  Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau    

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 Athens Welcome Center    

            

 UGA Visitors Center     

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               

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             

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   

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        

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     

        

       

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           

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         

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To Madison/Macon 22 Miles / 85 Miles

                                 13

To Greensboro 25 Miles

INFORMATION         

ATTRACTIONS

                          

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        

                            

       

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(Bed and Breakfast)                                 

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                            

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  

 

                             

Antebellum Trail Calendar

WATKINSVILLE 706-769-5197 or www.visit oconee.com Ongoing: • Oconee Farmer’s Market every Saturday morning during growing season (May-Oct): call 706-769-5197 or www.oconeefarmersmarket.com

October continued: • OCAF Annual Wine Fest at the Ashford Manor B&B: call 706-769-4565 • Oconee Fall Festival: call the Chamber of Commerce at 706-769-7947 • Watkinsville Historic Haunted Tours: call the Oconee County Welcome Center at 706-769-5197 • Trick-Or-Treat on the Town: call the Oconee County Welcome Center at 706- 769-5197 • Farmington Depot’s Festaboo: (706) 769-5379

April: • Easter Egg Hunt at Veterans Park: call 706-769-5197 • Pick-your-own Strawberries at Washington Farms: call 706-769-0627 • OCAF Giant Thrift Sale: call 706-769-4565 • Farmington Depots Festifool: (706) 769-5379

November: • Happy Valley Pottery & Chappelle Gallery Holiday Open House: call 706-769- 5922 • Farmington Depot Open House: (706) 769-5379

May: • Summer Concert Series: call Ashford Manor B&B at 706-769-2633 • Southworks Juried Art Festival: call OCAF at 706-769-4565

December: • OCAF Holiday Market: call OCAF at 706-769-4565 • Mingle with Kringle: call OCAF at 706-769-4565 • Watkinsville Christmas Parade: call the Oconee Enterprise at 706-769-5175 Farmington Depots Holiday Festival: (706) 769-5379

June: • Pick-Your-Own Blackberries: call Washington Farms at 706-769-0627 • Chappelle Gallery Open House 706-769-5922 • Summer Concert Series: call Ashford Manor B&B at 706-769-2633 July: • 4th of July Annual Heritage Celebration: call the Oconee County Welcome Center at 706-769-5197 August/September: • Perspectives Pottery Sale, Georgia Potters & Collectors: call OCAF at 706-769- 4565 • Summer Concert Series: call Ashford Manor B&B at 706-769-2633 October: • Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins: call Washington Farms at 706-769-0627 17

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     

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    

         

  “Small but Special”…        

 Inns, Bed & Breakfasts, and Hotels…

     

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                           

                        

Antebellum Trail Calendar

MADISON all inquiries 1-800-709-7406 or www.MadisonGA.org February Antiques Show & Sale – Madison-Morgan Cultural Center March

Taste of Madison Georgia in Bloom Art Festival

April

MadisonFest

May

Madison in May Spring Tour of Homes & Gardens Memorial Day Ceremony on the Square Rutledge Fair

June

Madison Chamber Music Festival

July

Firefly Festival Rutledge Sunflower Festival Independence Day Celebration – MadisonMorgan Cultural Center

September Madison Fall Tour October

Chili Cook-Off & Fall Festival

November Bostwick's Cotton Gin Festival December Holiday Tour of Homes Caroling by Candlelight in Town Park Downtown Holiday Parade 21

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Co urt hou se

16 Bypass Eatonton

To Monticello 18 Miles

Chamber of Commerce

129 441

Jefferson Ave.

129 441

44

To Lake Oconee 12 Miles I-20 21 Miles Greensboro 22 Miles

16

Sumter St. Oak St.

Washington St. Madison Ave.

To I-20 & Madison 20 Miles

To Lake Oconee Wallace Dam 15 Miles Sparta 26 Miles

441

129 441

To Macon 47 Miles

441

To Milledgeville 22 Miles Lake Sinclair 10 Miles

INFORMATION        

      

ATTRACTIONS        

    

    

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          

           22 22

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             

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      

     

           

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                    

              

     

Antebellum Trail Calendar

EATONTON/PUTNAM COUNTY Contact the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce for more information (706) 485-7701 or [email protected] March •Murder Mystery Dinner Theater •First Friday at Harmony Crossing April

•Street Painting & Arts Festival •First Friday at Harmony Crossing

May

•Celebrating Patriotism event •Community Yard Sale •First Friday at Harmony Crossing

June

•The Putnam County Dairy Festival •Putnam County Classic- Barrel Racing •Torture Trail 10K & 1 Mile Fun Run •Meet Me at the Plaza-Free summer evening concert series •Free Movies in the Briar Patch •First Friday at Harmony Crossing

July

August

July

•Meet Me at the Plaza-Free summer evening concert series •Free Movies in the Briar Patch •First Friday at Harmony Crossing •Meet Me at the Plaza-Free summer evening concert series •Free Movies in the Briar Patch •First Friday at Harmony Crossing

September•First Friday at Harmony Crossing October •Taste of Eatonton •First Friday at Harmony Crossing •Briar Patch Arts Festival November•Macon Symphony in Eatonton December •Christmas in the Briar Patch – Parade & Celebration

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To Lake Sinclair 16 Miles

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ST. WAYNE

St. Welcome Center Greene

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Georgia Military College

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To Macon 32 Miles Old Clinton 20 Miles

St mery Montgo Georgia College ck St Hanco

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INFORMATION          

ATTRACTIONS                     

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Antebellum Trail Calendar

MILLEDGEVILLE All inquiries 478-452-4687 •1-800-653-1804 www.visitmilledgeville.org e-mail [email protected] On-going • Old Governor’s Mansion Curator’s Tours: Third Tuesday of each month, 11am & 2pm. Reservations Required. For more info call 478-445-4545 • “Labor Behind the Veil” tours at the Old Governor’s Mansion. Appointment Only. For more info call 478-445-4545 • “The Collections Tour” at the Old Governor’s Mansion. Appointment Only. For more info call 478-445-4545 • Milledgeville Marketplace (May–Nov.) 478-414-4014 • First Fridays, 478-414-4014

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February Black History Month Trolley Tours, 478-452-4687

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April

GCSU Jazz Festival. For more info call 478-445-4226 Lockerly Arboretum’s Annual Plant Sale. For info call 478-452-2112

July

July 4th Fireworks Display, 478-453-9311

August

Milledgeville Idol, 478-445-5277

October

Haunted Trolley Tours For more info call 478-452-4687 or 800-653-1804 Lockerly Under the Stars For more info call 478-452-2112 Deep Roots Festival For more info call 478-414-4014. www.deeprootsfestival.com

November Brown-Stetson-Sanford House WarTime Holidays, 478-453-1803 December Old Governor’s Mansion Antebellum Christmas. For more info call 478-445-4545 Victorian Christmas House 478-453-1803 Old Governor’s Mansion Candlelight Tours, 478-445-4545 31

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              

To Eatonton

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To Macon 12 Miles

McCarthy-Pope House

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To Jarrell Plantation

To Griswoldville

INFORMATION

   

     

        

   

ATTRACTIONS                                     

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Jones Ross House

Rosser Barron House

      

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              

        

   

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Antebellum Trail Calendar

GRay/ old clinton all inquiries 478-986-1123 March

•Bi-Centennial Kickoff Parade - Clinton/Gray

May

•Old Clinton War Days – Old Clinton Historic District •Family Farm Day – Jarrell Plantation

June

•Daylily Festival – Gray

July

•Ol’ Time 4th – Jarrell Plantation

September •Song at Twilight - Old Clinton Historic District

            

November •Veteran’s Day Celebration – Gray •Syrup Making & Story Telling – Jarrell Plantation December •Christmas Parade – Gray •Candlelight Tour Jarrell Plantation

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  Gone With the Wind         

ILL E

22 NVILLE RD. J E F FERSO

AVE

Downtown COTT

O N AV E

BRO AD WA Y

475

75

Visitors Center

16

To Savannah 173 Miles

247

INFORMATION            

           

ATTRACTIONS                              

       36

         

   

    

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             

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   

                 

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                     

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                    

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           

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MACON 478-743-3401 or 1-800-768-3401 • www.maconga.org February Macon Film Festival March •Macon Cherry Blossom Festival •Cherry Blossom Marathon Run •Mulberry Street Arts Festival at Cherry Blossom April •Macon’s Pan African Festival •Fired Works Regional Ceramic Exhibition & Sale •Georgia State Fair May •Macon Gardens, Mansions and Moonlight •GA Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony June Heart of the Dragon Festival

July

•Ol’ Time 4th of July Celebration at Jarrell Plantation •Bragg Jam August Taste of the Arts September Ocmulgee Indian Celebration October •Spirits in October •LeVee Fest •Crossroads Literary Festival •Central Georgia Greek Festival November Fly South Festival December •Macon Ballet Company & Nutcracker Suite •Macon’s Christmas at Hay House •Museum of Arts and Sciences Annual Festival of Trees •Cherry Blossom Ball Drop

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ANNUAL EVENTS Along • Madison Spring Tour of Homes & Gardens • Memorial Day Ceremony in Town Park (Madison) • Rutledge Fair (Madison) • Summer Concert Series - Ashford Manor (Watkinsville) • South works Arts Festival (Watkinsville) • Celebrating Patriotism (Eatonton) • Family Farm Day - Jarrell Plantation • Athens Human Rights Festival • Macon’s Gardens, Mansions and Moonlight Tour • GA Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (Macon) • Milledgeville Marketplace (May-Nov.)

JANUARY • First Fridays (year-round) (Milledgeville)

FEBRUARY • Madison Antique Show & Sale • Taste of Athens • Athens Wine Weekend • Macon Film Festival

MARCH • Taste of Madison • Georgia in Bloom Art Festival (Madison) • Murder Mystery Dinner Theater (Eatonton) • Macon Cherry Blossom Festival • Mulberry Street Arts Festival (Macon) • Macon Cherry Blossom Festival • Black History Month Trolley Tours (Milledgeville)

JUNE • Daylily Festival ( Old Clinton) • Athens Farmers Market • Sunflower Music Series (Athens) • Chappelle Gallery Spring Open House (Watkinsville) • Madison Chamber Music Festival • Dairy Festival (Eatonton) • Free Movies in the Briar Patch (Eatonton) • Meet Me at the Plaza concert series (Eatonton) • AthFest Music & Arts Festival (Athens) • Pick Your Own Blackberries (Watkinsville) • Barrel Racing (Eatonton) • Heart of the Dragon Festival ( Macon)

APRIL • Easter Egg Hunt at Veterans Park (Watkinsville) • Street Painting & Arts Festival (Eatonton) • Lockerly Annual Plant Sale (Milledgeville) • OCAF Giant Thrift Sale (Watkinsville) • Madison Fest • GCSU Jazz Festival (Milledgeville) • Athens Twilight Criterium & Festival • The Longest Yard Sale (Eatonton) • Pick Your Own Strawberries (Watkinsville) • Athens Farmers Market • Piedmont Gardeners Garden Tour (Athens) • UGA International Street Festival (Athens) • Georgia State Fair (Macon) • Macon’s Pan African Festival • Fired Works (Macon)

JULY • Ol Time Fourth - Jarrell Plantation (Old Clinton) • Athens Farmers Market • Sunflower Music Series (Athens) • Independence Day Concert (Madison) • Firefly Festival (Madison) • Rutledge Sunflower Festival (Madison) • 4th of July Annual Heritage Celebration (Watkinsville)

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Georgia’s Antebellum Trail • LeVee Fest (Macon) • Deep Roots Festival (Milledgeville)

• Fireworks at Lake Oconee (Eatonton) • Meet Me at the Plaza concert series (Eatonton) • Free Movies in the Briar Patch (Eatonton) • Bragg Jam (Macon) • July 4th Fireworks Display (Milledgeville)

NOVEMBER • Veteran’s Day Celebration (Old Clinton & Watkinsville) • Athens Farmers Market • Macon Symphony in Eatonton • Bostwick’s Cotton Gin Festival (Madison) • Happy Valley Pottery & Chappelle Gallery Holiday Open House (Watkinsville) • Syrup Making & Story Telling Jarrell Plantation (Old Clinton) • Fly South Festival (Macon) • Brown-Stetson-Sanford House WarTime Holidays (Milledgeville)

AUGUST • Perspectives Potters & Collectors Pottery Sale (Watkinsville) • Taste of the Arts (Macon) • Free Movies in the Briar Patch (Eatonton) • Meet Me at the Plaza concert series (Eatonton) • Athens Farmers Market • Sunflower Music Series (Athens) • Milledgeville Idol

DECEMBER SEPTEMBER

• Christmas Parade (Watkinsville, Old Clinton, Athens, Madison, Milledgeville, Eatonton) • Athens Farmers Market • Holiday Spirits Museum Mile Tour (Athens) • OCAF Holiday Market • Holiday Tour of Homes (Madison) • Downtown Holiday Parade (Madison) • Antebellum Christmas at the Governor’s Mansion (Milledgeville) • Mingle With Kringle (Watkinsville) • Candlelight Tour Jarrell Plantation (Old Clinton) • Caroling by Candlelight in Town Park (Madison) • Macon’s Christmas at Hay House • Festival of Trees (Macon) • Macon Ballet Company & Nutcracker Suite • Cherry Blossom Ball Drop (Macon) • Victorian Christmas House (Milledgeville) • Old Governor’s Mansion Candlelight Tours (Milledgeville)

• Folk Life Celebration Jarrell Plantation (Old Clinton) • Ocmulgee Indian Festival (Macon) • Macon Music & Heritage Festival • North Georgia Folk Festival (Athens) • Athens Farmers Market •Madison Fall Tour

OCTOBER • AthFest Half Marathon (Athens) • Athens Farmers Market • Annual Wine Fest (Watkinsville) • Haunted Trolley Tour (Milledgeville) • Oconee Fall Festival (Watkinsville) • Chili Cook Off (Madison) • Watkinsville Historical Haunts Tour • Lockerly Under the Stars (Milledgeville) • Taste of Eatonton • Briar Patch Arts Festival (Eatonton) • Pick Your Own Pumpkin, Washington Farms (Watkinsville) •Crossroads Literary Festival (Macon) • Central Georgia Greek Festival (Macon) • Spirits in October (Macon) 41

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                                                 

        

               

     

         42

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