Andalusia

by Amanda RespessThe Andalusia Interpretive Center received a 2025 ‘travelblazer’ award from the Georgia Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus during the GACVB Annual Conference. The award celebrates tourism attractions that foster innovative partnerships and collaborations while boosting economic development in the state.“Andalusia, Flannery O'Connor's home, continues to inspire and educate visitors from around the world. The addition of the interpretive center provides a deeper...

Georgia College & State University has introduced augmented reality to Andalusia, once home to its famed alumna and popular Southern writer Flannery O’Connor, ’45. An interactive, self-guided grounds tour is now available at Andalusia, allowing visitors to scan a QR code, located in the Interpretive Center, with their smartphone for a more in-depth glance into the past. “This new feature is on the cutting edge of delivery methods for interpretation in this area,” said Matt Davis, director...

Louis Cline, Mary “Flannery” O’Connor’s uncle, loved people. He longed to learn about others through his travels across Georgia as a salesman for King Hardware’s Wholesale Division. Louis lived both at Andalusia and in Atlanta. At Andalusia, he shared the farm with his sister, Regina Cline O’Connor, and his niece, Flannery O’Connor. In Atlanta, he lived first with his brother Dr. Bernard Cline and later with his sister Cleo Cline Tarleton.  Upon Louis' return from any trip, whether...

 Georgia College & State University opened a gift to fans of Flannery O’Connor on the eve of the renowned author’s 98th birthday. Georgia College, O’Connor’s alma mater, unveiled its new Andalusia Interpretive Center during a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday, March 24.The opening kicked off two days of birthday celebrations, including author talks, book signings and free tours of Andalusia—O’Connor’s home from 1951 until her death in 1964. On Saturday, March 25, there will be a party...

Georgia College celebrates its second National Historic Landmark (NHL)—Andalusia Farm in Milledgeville, Georgia—home of American famed Author Mary “Flannery” O’Connor, ’45, a designation just announced this week by the National Park Service. Georgia’s Old Governor’s Mansion was the campus’ first NHL, receiving this recognition in 1973. This designation has been awarded to a small number of campuses in the U.S., and is carried by less than three percent of America’s historic sites. “There...

Asecond archaeological dig took place Nov. 4 - 6 at Georgia College’s Andalusia: Home of famed author Flannery O’Connor in Milledgeville, Georgia. The principal archaeological excavation team focused their efforts on areas around the grounds of the main house, the Hill House, equipment shed, dairy barn and the milk processing shed. The excavation is part of a multi-year survey conducted by Southern Research Historic Preservation Consultants to discover artifacts on O’Connor’s property...

Mike and Wendy Laidlaw, of Portland, Maine, had always loved 20th century author, essay and short-story writer Flannery O’Connor and her creative works. When they bought their second home in Savannah—O’Connor’s birthplace—the couple knew they would eventually travel to Milledgeville to see Andalusia—O’Connor’s home. “The interest in Andalusia came from my interest in Flannery,” said Mike. “I’d been reading her stories for a long time and knew she was from Savannah. We also knew we...