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0 ItemsLABOR BEHIND THE VEIL TOURS -OLD GOV MANSION
PHONE
(478) 445 - 4545
ADDRESS
120 S. Clarke St
Milledgeville, GA 31061
VENUE
Old Governor's Mansion
Labor Behind the Veil Tours -Old Gov Mansion
Milledgeville
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Historic Heartland
Dates and times
- May 23 - 26: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- May 27: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- May 29 - 31: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
FEES
- Adults: $15.00
- Seniors: $8.00
- Students: $4.00
- Parking: FREE
- Additional Fee Info: Available by appointment only. General Admission to the Old Governors Mansion is $10 for adults, $7. for seniors and $2. for students. All tours begin on the hour and the last tour begins at 4 PM.
A historically documented tour, "Labor Behind the Veil: The History of Slaves and Free Persons at Georgia's Old Governor's Mansion 1839-1868," provides mansion visitors a glimpse of the working lives of men and women who lived and worked on the mansion grounds. The tour researched and developed by mansion director Jim Turner, assistant curator Matt Davis and Deitrah Taylor was years in the making and included reading historic letters, ledgers and documents to piece together the workings of the mansion. By the end of the tour, visitors should understand issues of race and sex in the Antebellum South and the governors' political views about slavery, furthering the mission of the Old Governor's Mansion Historic House Museum. "Labor Behind the Veil" tours are available by appointment only. Call (478) 445-4545 to book your tour.
120 S. Clarke St., Milledgeville, GA 31061
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Curator's Tours at the Old Governor's Mansion
The Curator's Tour is an in-depth look at the Old Governor's Mansion and focuses on the recent restoration.
Labor Behind the Veil Tours -Old Gov Mansion
5/23/2012
A historically documented tour, "Labor Behind the Veil: The History of Slaves and Free Persons at Georgia's Old Governor's Mansion 1839-1868," provides mansion visitors a glimpse of the working lives of men and women who lived and worked on the mansion grounds.
Antebellum Christmas at the Old Governor's Mansion
12/3/2013
Come and celebrate a true Antebellum Christmas at the Old Governor's Mansion! Witness the Mansion transform into a scene from the 1800's. From December 3rd thru 23rd, it will be featuring true Antebellum decor and they will also be hosting several candlelight tours throughout the month.
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