Rome, GA Attractions
The Chieftains Museum is housed in the 1792 Rome home of the Cherokee Nation leader, Major Ridge. It contains a collection of historical items related to the Cherokee Indians.
Adairsville - Barnsley Gardens, Georgia
(Near Chieftains Museum)
Barnsley Gardens is a 30 acre estate that includes a homestead, outbuildings, a cemetery, and a museum. The museum features family memorabilia of the original owner, Sir Godfrey Barnsley. The garden is a 19th century style design with fountains.
Also on the property is a resort and golf course.
Also on the property is a resort and golf course.
Facilities
On-site accomodations
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Calhoun - New Echota State Historic Site, Georgia
(Near Chieftains Museum)
New Echota State Historic Site is the site of the former capital of the Cherokee Nation. The buildings have been recreated and are open for visitors to tour. There is a museum explaining the history of the site and the Cherokee Nation.
New Echota is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
All values are in United States Dollars
New Echota is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
New Echota State Historic Site
1211 Chatsworth Highway NE
Calhoun, GA 30701
United States
1211 Chatsworth Highway NE
Calhoun, GA 30701
United States
Phone 1 (706) 624-1321
Fax 1 (706) 624-1323
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 5.00 |
| Senior | $ 4.00 |
| Child 18 & under | $ 3.50 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
Oak Hill and Martha Berry Museum
Martha Berry is considered the mother of public education in Georgia. The museum features artifacts and items from her life.
Oak Hill and The Martha Berry Museum
Box 490189
Mount Berry, GA 30149
United States
Box 490189
Mount Berry, GA 30149
United States
Phone 1 (706) 368-6789
Fax 1 (706) 368-6787
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Summerville - Paradise Gardens, Georgia
(Near Chieftains Museum)
Paradise Gardens in Summerville was created by the Reverend Howard Finster. It contains his folk art creations made of various recycled materials. There are also creative programs for children and adults.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
