By Margaret Schell Dr. Harriett Whipple, professor emerita, has been decorating Georgia’s Old Governor’s Mansion since the early 1980s. She used to help Sue Speir, wife of Georgia College & State University past President Edwin Speir Jr., decorate back when the mansion was still used as the president’s residence. “It was nothing like it is today,” she said. “Back then, we had a few Milledgeville Garden Club volunteers. Now, Georgia College has revamped the whole decorating process...
Experience the magic of the holiday season at Georgia's Old Governor's Mansion on Saturday, Dec. 6, or Saturday, Dec. 20. Step back in time to a 19th-century Christmas, where the Mansion shimmers with candlelight and holiday finery. These guided tours bring to life the traditions, stories and splendor of Christmases long ago.🕰 Tours at 6 p.m., 7 p.m., and 8 p.m.🎟️ Space is limited — reserve online today💵 $15 Adults | $10 Seniors | $4 All Students & GCSU Staff | Children Under 6 Years...
Experience the magic of the holiday season at Georgia's Old Governor's Mansion on Saturday, December 6 or Saturday, December 20. Step back in time to a 19th-century Christmas, where the Mansion shimmers with candlelight and holiday finery. These guided tours bring to life the traditions, stories, and splendor of Christmases long ago.🕰 Tours at 6 pm, 7 pm, and 8 pm🎟️ Space is limited — reserve online today.💵 $15 Adults | $10 Seniors | $4 All Students & GCSU Staff | Children Under 6...
Experience the magic of the holiday season at Georgia's Old Governor's Mansion on Saturday, Dec. 6, or Saturday, Dec. 20. Step back in time to a 19th-century Christmas, where the Mansion shimmers with candlelight and holiday finery. These guided tours bring to life the traditions, stories and splendor of Christmases long ago.🕰 Tours at 6 p.m., 7 p.m., and 8 p.m.🎟️ Space is limited — reserve online today💵 $15 Adults | $10 Seniors | $4 All Students & GCSU Staff | Children Under 6 Years...
Experience the magic of the holiday season at Georgia's Old Governor's Mansion on Saturday, Dec. 6, or Saturday, Dec. 20. Step back in time to a 19th-century Christmas, where the Mansion shimmers with candlelight and holiday finery. These guided tours bring to life the traditions, stories and splendor of Christmases long ago.🕰 Tours at 6 p.m., 7 p.m., and 8 p.m.🎟️ Space is limited — reserve online today💵 $15 Adults | $10 Seniors | $4 All Students & GCSU Staff | Children Under 6 Years...
Saturday, Nov. 15, at 6 p.m.Step into the holiday season with an enchanting evening at Georgia's Old Governor's Mansion at our very first Prance 'n Dance!Experience the Mansion's charm as we begin the evening in our elegant Grand Salon, where a professional instructor in period dress will lead guests through historic dances. Afterward, enjoy light refreshments in the State Dining Room, and be among the first to admire this year's breathtaking Christmas decorations.Tickets: $35 per...
Saturday, Nov. 15, at 6 p.m.Step into the holiday season with an enchanting evening at Georgia's Old Governor's Mansion at our very first Prance 'n Dance!Experience the Mansion's charm as we begin the evening in our elegant Grand Salon, where a professional instructor in period dress will lead guests through historic dances. Afterward, enjoy light refreshments in the State Dining Room, and be among the first to admire this year's breathtaking Christmas decorations.Tickets: $35 per...
Friday, October 24 Specialty TourDeath After Dark is a specialty tour at Georgia's Old Governor's Mansion that focuses on the deathways of the 19th century. Deathways include the causes of death, autopsies, embalming, caretakers of the dead, mourning practices, cemeteries and even grave robbing. Additionally, this tour emphasizes the inequalities that existed in relation to death in this time period, which varied considerably depending upon a person’s race, gender, social class and...
Friday, October 24 Specialty TourDeath After Dark is a specialty tour at Georgia's Old Governor's Mansion that focuses on the deathways of the 19th century. Deathways include the causes of death, autopsies, embalming, caretakers of the dead, mourning practices, cemeteries and even grave robbing. Additionally, this tour emphasizes the inequalities that existed in relation to death in this time period, which varied considerably depending upon a person’s race, gender, social class and...
Friday, October 24 Specialty TourDeath After Dark is a specialty tour at Georgia's Old Governor's Mansion that focuses on the deathways of the 19th century. Deathways include the causes of death, autopsies, embalming, caretakers of the dead, mourning practices, cemeteries, and even grave robbing. Additionally, this tour emphasizes the inequalities that existed in relation to death in this time period, which varied considerably depending upon a person’s race, gender, social class, and...
