In its heyday the Piedmont was an imposing three story building with 36 rooms in two wings joined by a connecting structure which contained the stairwells and, on the first floor, the lobby/ballroom. General James Longstreet, commander of the famous old Confederate First Corps and Robert E. Lee’s second in command owned and operated the hotel.

Come learn about  the history of the hotel including visits by a past president and the ghost that inhabits the remaining structure.

The hotel is owned and operated by The Longstreet Society. Contact them at Old_pete@bellsouth.net or 770-539-9005.

Open on Wednesday and Saturday from 10am - 4pm and by appointment at other times by request, call Joe Whitaker at 770-.536-1820.  Check www.LongstreetSociety.org for information on special events.

Group tours provided.  These tours include the sites in Gainesville that are associated with General Longstreet. The home site ( Bronze Statue Of the General) , Helen Dortch House ( Ride-by only ) , The site of The Court House where his wake and funeral were held, The site of his daughters house where he died, The Remainder of The Piedmont Hotel (Now a museum of Longstreet prints, documents etc.) The grave site (Alta Vista Cemetery).  

Call Joe Whitaker in advance at 770-536-1820 to schedule a tour.  There is no price for the tours, but donations are encouraged to The Longstreet Society.  Each tour can accommodate 60 people or less due to limited space at the Piedmont.