Spring is in the Air! The William Harris Homestead Museum & Education Center will reopen for Public Tours beginning Saturday, March 6th from 10:00 to 2:00 and continuing on the first and third Saturday of each month. Ticket Information is available at https://harrishomestead.com/public-tours/. Come spend the day touring this award winning Georgia landmark. Learn about life in the 19th century through the lens of the Harris Family while touring our historic log house (circa 1825), outbuildings, gardens, and exhibits. The Helen Arnold Pavilion is the perfect place to enjoy a picnic lunch after your tour! In accordance with Governor Kemp’s recommendation, Covid protocol in effect. Small groups, masks, and social distancing are encouraged. We thank you for your continued support and look forward to seeing you again soon! You can find out more about our renowned field trip program,“A Day in the 19th Century” and NEW tour options, including in-school options, by visiting https://harrishomestead.com/school-field-trips/. For scheduling availability email Melissa Basta at melissa@harrishomestead.com. Gather Here…For Your Special Event The William Harris Homestead Museum & Education Center, a Georgia historical site, offers a beautiful property – 1825 log house and outbuildings, lush gardens, stunning landscapes – as a backdrop for a special and memorable wedding venue. The Homestead is a perfect location for outdoor weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers and photo shoots. The property is designed and maintained for picturesque settings for your outdoor event for up to 300 guests. The Helen Arnold Harris Pavilion is the perfect place for birthday parties, family reunions, or wedding. The Pavilion can easily seat up to 100 people and boasts a kitchen, an 18×18 patio (perfect for dancing!), accessible bathrooms, and the ability to have vinyl walls and heaters in the case of inclement weather needs. Worried about scheduling conflicts during these unprecedented times? We currently offer the ability to reschedule your special event for up to a year from your original date at no additional charge, or you can select a partial refund on your deposit due to full cancellation. Contact dixie@harrishomestead.com for prices and availability. The Homestead offers a place with a sense of forever, a long history of people who lived and loved there, a feeling of serenity and a spirit of goodness. How else would you want to begin a marriage? Come and visit the William Harris Homestead Museum & Education Center. We want to share in your destiny.

Due to the rising number of local Covid cases, concerns for the health and well being of our guests, and new recommendations suggested by the Georgia Department of Public Health (https://dph.Georgia.gov) the William Harris Homestead Museum and Education Center has made the difficult decision to cancel our upcoming event, “Walking in a Winter Wonderland”.

Current ticket holders may use those tickets at our Spring foray “The Homestead Springs Eternal—New Growth, New Beginnings with Andrew Minnick” (date to be announced) or request a refund by emailing tanya@harrishomestead.com.

All refunds will be processed through Eventbrite.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support during these unprecedented times.

Out of concern for the safety, health, and well-being of our guests and docents, the William Harris Homestead Museum and Education Center has made the difficult decision to cancel or postpone the following upcoming events:

• public tours and museum hours on the first and third Saturdays at the William Harris Homestead (November 21, December 5, and December 19) have been canceled until spring

Thank you for your understanding and continued support during these unprecedented times.

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

The William Harris Homestead is a nonprofit organization focused on serving as an 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 upmost importance. Revenue from our field trip program and special events play a large part in our daily operations, and we hope for your continued support for the William Harris homestead museum and education center during this time.

Please visit our “contribute here” page, here on the website, to learn more.



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 events.

• Public tours and museum hours on the first and third Saturdays at the William Harris Homestead (November 21, December 5 and December 19) have been canceled until spring.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support during these unprecedented times.

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

The William Harris homestead is a nonprofit 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 our daily operations, and we hope for your continued support for the William Harris Hampstead Museum & Education Center during this time. Please visit our “contribute here“ page on our website, www.harrishomestead.com to learn more.

We thank you again for your continued support and look forward to seeing you in the spring!

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.