Did you know that "antebellum" means before the war? What war? Why that war of Northern aggression, Ma'am! The Antebellum Trail is a 100-mile trek through seven communities that virtually escaped Yankee General Sherman's burning march through Georgia. In Macon, tour the National Landmark Hay House, rumored to have hidden Confederate gold in a secret room; discover "the town that time forgot" in Old Clinton settled in 1807; visit Milledgeville, once the Capitol of Georgia and see the Governor's Mansion, home to eight Georgia governors; visit Eatonton, the birthplace of Joel Chandler Harris, and the Uncle Remus Museum; stroll Madison's avenues of white columned mansions and shop their historic downtown; get a nostalgic glimpse of Watkinsville's covered bridge; and finally imagine being in battle behind the unique double barreled cannon in Athens. Each stop is unique, however the common charm is the love of history and genuine Georgia hospitality! Georgia’s Antebellum Trail, the first official Trail, is celebrating its 25th Anniversary in 2009 with the first annual Antebellum Trail Pilgrimage. Comprised of seven communities, this Pilgrimage will transport visitors back in time as they visit historic homes, experience authentic battle sites, view impressive architecture and tour magnificent museums. Georgia’s Antebellum Trail Pilgrimage will take place on three consecutive weekends this spring. The dates are April 16-18, April 23-25 and April 30-May 2, 2009 from 10am – 4pm. It will feature events and tours along the Trail as well as entrance into private,historic homes not open to the general public. Tickets are $25 and will include access to seven attractions and/or events. The tickets can be purchased at any of the Welcome Centers along the trail. To enhance the visitor’s experience, complementing tours and free events and activities will be featured throughout the Pilgrimage weekends. Please call 800-709-7406 for more information!
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