Washington Historical Museum

This house museum was originally built about 1835 and contains a collection of artifacts, memorabilia, and antiques representing more than 200 years of history in Washington and Wilkes County, Georgia. An impressive collection of artifacts is on display, including: Jefferson Davis' field desk, Dave the Slave pottery, an Eli Whitney Cotton Gin, and George Washington's gravy boat. Learn about the biographies of influential citizens, including Robert Toombs, Alexander Stephens, E.M. Bounds, and many more. The house contains furnished rooms, authentically decorated with antiques dating to the mid-1800s. Furnished rooms include: the master bedroom, dining room, kitchen, and parlors.