Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site
Nestled in the red clay hills of Georgia, this cotton plantation was owned by a single family for more than 140 years and survived Gen. Sherman's "March to the Sea." In 1847, John Fitz Jarrell built a simple heart pine house typical of most plantations and made many of the furnishings visitors see today. In 1860, the 600-acre plantation was farmed by 39 slaves. After the Civil War, John increased his land to nearly 1,000 acres farmed by former slaves. As John aged, most workers left, and the slave houses deteriorated and disappeared. After John's death, his son, Dick Jarrell, gave up teaching to return to the farm, and in 1895, he built a small house for his family that grew to 12 children. Dick diversified the farm, adding a sawmill, cotton gin, gristmill, shingle mill, planer, sugar cane press, syrup evaporator, workshop, barn and outbuildings. In 1974, his descendants donated the buildings to establish Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site.
Info & Amenities
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Hours of Operation
Thursday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday: 9:00PM - 5:00PM
Saturday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Admission & Fees
Adults $6.50
Child (under 6) Free
Group rates available with advance notice. please call 478-986-5172
Seniors (62+) $6.00
Youth (ages 6-17) $4.00
Facility Amenities
Free Parking
Gift Shop
Maps & Brochures Available
Parking on Site
Public Restrooms
General Information
Family-friendly
Group Amenities
Group Rates Available
Group-friendly
Near Interstate Highway
75
Special Tags
Civil War Site
Suitable for Ages
All Ages
Events
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Family Farm Day
05/26/2018 - 05/26/2018
What was it like to live and work on a farm? Jarrell Plantation comes to life with volunteers demonstrating old-fashioned skills and chores. Enjoy blacksmithing, woodstove cooking, weaving, and much more.
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History Hunt - National Trails Day
06/02/2018 - 06/02/2018
Take a walk on our 0.5 mile trail through the historic plantation and answer questions based on what you see. Visitors that complete the hunt will earn a prize.
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Independence Day Celebration
06/30/2018 - 06/30/2018
Celebrate Independence Day at the plantation. See demonstrations of old-fashioned skills and chores, participate in crafts activities, hear the Declaration of Independence at noon, partake in outdoor games and races at 12:30 p.m., and sign up for the watermelon eating contest.
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Labor Day Folklife Celebration
09/01/2018 - 09/01/2018
How better to celebrate Labor Day than learning about old time labor? Experience the daily chores required to run a farm and reward your labors with music and games.
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Green Tomato Festival
10/27/2018 - 10/28/2018
Celebrate fall with the Green Tomato Festival in downtown Juliette. This quaint festival celebrates Juliette's Hollywood fame as the movie set for "Fried Green Tomatoes" and the Whistle Stop Café. Festival goers can peruse a variety of booths selling everything from sterling silver and handmade-beaded jewelry to glass wind chimes and vintage art, and of course, grab a plate of fried green tomatoes! Join us from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday or Sunday for this family-fun event. For more informa...
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Syrup Makin' Time on the Plantation
11/03/2018 - 11/03/2018
See how the Jarrell family made their very own cane syrup in one of the original kettles. Sip on sugar cane juice and enjoy demonstrations around the farm. Freshly made, hot syrup will be available to take home and enjoy at the end of the day.
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#OptOutside History Hike
11/23/2018 - 11/23/2018
Instead of dashing to the mall, take a nice walk around the park. Join a park ranger and learn about the Jarrell family, the agricultural operation, and how the switch to industry kept the plantation afloat up until its donation in 1974.
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Candlelight Christmas
12/15/2018 - 12/15/2018
Take a leisurely stroll by candlelight and enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas. See the 1895 home gently dressed in natural greenery and homemade decor and enjoy warm cider and cookies alongside a campfire.
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