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     Jarrell Plantation Historic Site

Historic Site (478) 986-5172

NOTICE: Starting June 15, 2009, Jarrell Plantation will be open Thursday-Saturday only.
We will be open July 4 but will not present the annual Independence Day events.
Nestled in the red clay hills of Georgia, this cotton plantation was owned by a single family for more than 140 years. It survived Gen. Sherman's "March to the Sea," typhoid fever, Emancipation, Reconstruction, the cotton boll weevil, the advent of steam power and a transition from farming to forestry.

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 these buildings to establish Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site.
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Hours: Thursday-Saturday / 9AM-5PM
Last tour begins at 4PM.
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

Admission: $3.50-$5
Group rates available with advance notice.

While visiting Jarrell Plantation, plan a trip to Griswoldville Battlefield.

FACILITIES:
  • Museum and Film
  • Plantation Buildings
  • Gift Shop
  • Picnic Area
  • Bus Parking

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  Note: Jarrell Plantation Historic Site has no reservable facilities.  

Events
Get Outdoors Georgia Folklife Celebration
Saturday, Sep 5, 2009 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM
We celebrate old-time labor, featuring crafts and chores such as spinning, barnyard animal care, cooking on woodstoves, blacksmithing and much more.  $3.50-$5.00 478-986-5172.
Civil War Day Camp
Thursday, Oct 22, 2009 until Thursday, Nov 12, 2009 9:30 AM
A four session hands on living history program featuring confederate army camp life and home life. History Education for home schools grades 6-8. Registration required. Program fee.  $3.50-$5.00 478-986-5172.
Get Outdoors Georgia Syrup Makin' & Storytellin'
Saturday, Nov 7, 2009 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Our traditional fall syrup cook-off includes demonstrations of the sugar cane mill, syrup kettle, steam engine, woodstove cooking and storytelling.  $3.50-$5. 478-986-5172.
Get Outdoors Georgia Battle of Griswoldville Commemoration
Saturday, Nov 21, 2009 10 AM to 1 PM
This event takes place at the Griswoldville Battlefield memorial. Civil War soldier life presentation. FREE. 478-986-5172.
Get Outdoors Georgia Plantation Christmas at Jarrell Plantation
Saturday, Dec 12, 2009 1 PM to 4 PM
Take an afternoon stroll through two of the Jarrell family homes with traditional decoration and natural greenery. Stories, music and refreshments included.  $3.50-$5. 478-986-5172.

  Address/Directions
Jarrell Plantation Historic Site
711 Jarrell Plantation Rd.
Juliette , GA 31046

Located southeast of Juliette, 18 miles from I-75 Forsyth exit #185 or 18 miles north of Macon exit #171.

 
 
Make reservations using the options above or call 1-800-864-7275 (Monday-Friday, 8AM-8PM; Saturday-Sunday, 9AM-5PM EST).
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