Save the Date!

Join us at the William Harris Homestead Museum & Education Center on Saturday, November 7, 2020 for Settlement Day! Come watch, learn, and experience the way people used to live hundreds of years ago.

General Admission: $6.00 | Seniors (60+): $5.00 | Children 5 and under: FREE! Advance tickets suggested, Tickets available at http://settlementday.eventbrite.com/

Watch our Social Media to learn more about our Colonial Life team over the next few weeks.

FIELD TRIP AND TOUR OPTIONS

A DAY IN THE 19th CENTURY

$10/person, 50 person minimum, or $500 if fewer than 50 attendees

4 units focusing on the 19th century log house, the cellar and living out of doors, the Civil War, and the Creek Indians and spring. Includes the a la carte selections below.

Begins at 10 am, ends at 12:30 pm.  Please see our website for a more detailed description of our renowned field trip program

https://harrishomestead.com/school-field-trips/

A MORNING IN THE 19th CENTURY

$275, 30 person maximum

A detailed tour featuring a walk-through of the log house, discussions and demonstrations of cloth production, open-hearth cooking, the cellar and living out of doors, the family cemetery, the Creek Indians, and the creek and spring area. A la carte additions available.

GROUP TOUR

$6/Adults, $5/Child

A largely self-guided tour, this allows the participants to explore the grounds at their own pace. A docent is available to discuss the history of the Harris family and basic 19th century life on a farm in rural Georgia. A la carte additions available.

A LA CARTE

Robby Mitchell, Civil War Educator        $60

Doc Watson, Blacksmith Educator        $60

In keeping with the CDC and Governor Kemp’s recommendations, we highly suggest wearing a mask and practicing proper social distancing whilst visiting the WHHM&EC.  Docents will be wearing masks, but we defer to each school’s policy regarding masks for the students.  We regret that, at this time, we cannot offer the hayride due to social distancing guidelines.

“Wild Resources” nature walk led by Andrew Minnick of Authentic Primitive Living. Saturday, September 19th 9:00am-noon

A crash course in “ethnobotany” and understanding our beneficial flora. Focusing on edible, medicinal, and useful plants of the southeast (Georgia Piedmont region) We will address trees, plants, herbs, and fungi that have played vital roles in many cultures.

Event admission $10 (all ages) advance tickets suggested, limited quantities will be available at the gate. Tickets available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wild-resources-nature-walk-w-andrew-minnick-of-authentic-primitive-living-tickets-116470003917

**Closed toe shoes and appropriate clothing are recommended for the foray. Guests are encouraged to bring a basket (paper bags will be available), notebook, and a small pocket knife or scissors.

The log house and grounds are open to the public, from 10:00-2:00, for tours that day as well. Visit www.harrishomestead.com for tour and ticket information.

***In keeping with the CDC and Governor Kemp’s recommendations, we highly suggest wearing a mask and practicing proper social distancing whilst visiting the WHHM&EC

Public Tours Resume on Saturday, July 18, 2020

We are pleased to announce that the William Harris Homestead Museum & Education Center will be resuming public tours on Saturday, July 18, 2020. Our operating hours will be 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Tickets may be purchased in person upon arrival, or online at our website. We can’t wait to see you at the William Harris Homestead Museum & Education Center soon!

In keeping with Governor Kemp’s and the CDC recommendations, we encourage all visitors to practice social distancing and wear a mask. Our staff will also be following these guidelines.

Due to the storm on the afternoon of Wednesday, June 24, we currently are having phone line troubles at our offices at the William Harris Homestead Museum & Education Center. If you need assistance or would like to contact us, please do so by either emailing us at hhtours@harrishomestead.com or calling us at our temporary number, 678-975-1528.

Thank you and hope everyone is safe!

EVENT UPDATES AND MUSEUM HOURS

Out of concern for the safety, health, and well-being of everyone, the William Harris Homestead Museum & Education Center has made the difficult decision to cancel or postpone upcoming spring events and adjust our museum hours. Please see below for details.

• Blacksmith Day, scheduled for March 21, has been postponed. We will keep you posted when a new date has been set.
• Public tours and museum hours on the first and third Saturdays at the William Harris Homestead have been cancelled until further notice.
• Our field trip program, “A Day in the 19^th Century,” has been postponed through March 31. We have been in direct contact with the schools scheduled through March 31, and we will revaluate the situation at this date.

The William Harris Homestead Museum & Education Center staff will still be able to respond to calls and emails in a timely manner.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support during these unprecedented times. The William Harris Homestead is a non-profit organization focused on serving as a cultural and educational center for the advancement of heritage, environmental, and agricultural scholarship. The support of our visitors, schools, Friends of the Homestead, and community is highly valued and is of the utmost importance. Revenue from our field trip program and special events play a large part in daily operations, and we hope for your continued support for the William Harris Homestead Museum & Education Center during this time. Please visit our “Contribute Here” page on our website, www.harrishomestead.com, to learn more.

We thank you for your continued support and look forward to seeing you again soon!