University of Georgia archivisit Linda Aaron, with Mary Johnson and Sindney Fortson have preserved more than 100 Civil War letters that were donated by Johnson and Fortson.
Experience intriguing history of some of ’s most interesting cities such as Eatonton, Madison and Milledgeville. Come and sip a mint julep or discover a hidden memory in these communities that serve as an exquisite reminder of a bygone era – an era now “Gone with the Wind.”
Presenting homes dating from the early 1800s into the 1900s, the
Madison in May annual tour offers a rare glimpse inside private residences in one of 's oldest and largest National Register Historic Districts. Our self-guided tour features homes within walking distance of the
Cultural
Center as well as some just a short drive away. Tour Tickets are $20 through April 29, $25 thereafter.
Meets monthly at the Washington Jockey Club Restaurant at 6:30 p.m.
MARCH
Civil War Roundtable Monthly Meeting
March 23, 2010
Meets monthly at the Washington Jockey Club Restaurant at 6:30 p.m.
APRIL
Washington-Wilkes Spring Tour of Homes
April 3, 4 & 5, 2010
Make plans to attend the Annual Spring Tour of Homes on the first weekend of April each year. Tour HQ is WW Elementary School (Saturday) and the Chamber of Commerce (Friday). Features several private homes open only for this tour. Also features many churches, public buildings, museums, and other sites. Day Tour (Saturday): 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Candlelight tour (Friday Night) 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Woman's Club, the Kiwanis Club, and the Washington-Wilkes Chamber of Commerce.
706-678-2013
1859: “Our Common Heritage” Robert Toombs House
April 4, 2010
The year 1859. Scenes unfold in each room of the U.S. Senator Robert Toombs'
Antebellum
Mansion . HIs "family & friends", in period costume, historical music, as well as Toombs' letter and stories, to bring to life the pre-war events of 1859.
www.gastateparks.org
Civil War Roundtable
April 27, 2010
Meets monthly at the Washington Jockey Club Restaurant at 6:30 p.m.
