The Georgia Trust Fall Ramble
October 10-12, 2025
Valdosta and Quitman, Georgia
Friday, October 10, 2025
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Packet Pick-up: First Baptist Church
200 W. Central Ave, Valdosta, GA 31601
Begin your ramble in Downtown Valdosta at First Baptist Church. Founded in 1840 and moved downtown in 1860, the church is a historic landmark in Valdosta’s Commercial Historic District. Designed by architect Stephen F. Fulgham in 1900, the sanctuary features elegant stained-glass windows—reportedly imported from Italy—and intricate curly pine woodwork.
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday Ramble
Experience the rich character of Valdosta as you explore its Commercial Historic District, the proud county seat of Lowndes County, now celebrating its bicentennial. Meander through the Fairview Historic District, where Victorian, Queen Anne, and Prairie-style homes line the streets, among them the Wisenbaker-Wells-Roberts House, the city’s oldest residence and a Georgia Trust Revolving Fund property. Just north, “Millionaire’s Row” awaits in the North Patterson Street Historic District, where grand historic homes offer a glimpse into Valdosta’s prosperous past.
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Dinner and Cocktails: The Crescent
Conclude the day at The Crescent, an 1898 Neoclassical mansion famed for its sweeping crescent veranda and thirteen iconic columns. Lovingly restored, it now serves as the headquarters for Valdosta’s garden club federation and stands as a proud symbol of the city’s enduring preservation spirit.
Saturday, October 11, 2025
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Packet Pick-up at the Historic Lowndes County Courthouse
100 East Central Avenue, Valdosta, GA 31601
If you’re arriving on Saturday, pick up your tour packet at the Historic Lowndes County Courthouse. Completed in 1905, the grand building is a Beaux-Arts landmark designed by Frank P. Milburn and features yellow brick with limestone detailing, a copper-domed clock tower and an ornate courtroom. Once the county’s civic heart, it was meticulously restored to preserve its original grandeur, earing it a Georgia Trust Preservation Award.
8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Breakfast at The McKey
101 East Central Avenue, Valdosta, Georgia 31601
Enjoy breakfast across from the Courthouse at The McKey, an award-winning 1906 office building revitalized into a boutique hotel, coffee shop, event venue and office space—all beautifully restored with original architectural details and honored with a Georgia Trust Excellence in Rehabilitation Award.
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Orientation at the Historic Lowndes County Courthouse
100 East Central Avenue, Valdosta, GA 31601
After breakfast, head to the Historic Lowndes County Courthouse to learn about the history of Lowndes County, its architecture, and preservation efforts during a brief orientation led by local experts.
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Boxed Lunch Pickup at the Courthouse Square
Grab a boxed lunch and enjoy your meal outdoors in the scenic Courthouse Square or take it with you as you continue Rambling.
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday Afternoon Ramble
Discover the charming neighborhoods located within Valdosta’s many historic districts including Brookwood North, featuring the architectural work of renowned local architect Lloyd Greer. Among the architectural gems is the Roddey-Mixson-Dover House, an elegant Italian Renaissance residence built in 1922.
Stroll the tree-lined streets of Millpond, a picturesque neighborhood that features an eclectic mix of architecture, from classic 1960s brick ranches to more contemporary homes. Explore the campus of Valdosta State University, with its iconic Spanish Mission style architecture. The campus is both a symbol of growth and a beautifully preserved piece of Valdosta’s story.
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Dinner and Cocktails at Valdosta State University
Wrap up your day with cocktails and dinner amongst the stately palms of Valdosta State University.
Sunday, October 12, 2025
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.*
Packet Pick-up and Brunch at Camellia Coffee and Creamery
Begin your day with brunch at the Camellia Coffee and Creamery in one of the first brick commercial buildings constructed in Downtown Quitman. Brunch will be catered by the Royal Café, a beloved Quitman landmark since 1913 and proudly regarded as one of Georgia’s oldest restaurants.
*For those who purchased tickets that include meals, brunch will be served until 11 a.m.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday Ramble: Quitman
Travel to the never-before-Rambled town of Quitman, Georgia’s Camellia City. The Quitman Historic District features a stunning collection of late 19th and early 20th-century architecture, including two Neel Reid designed homes—one currently undergoing restoration. Just beyond downtown, visit Nocturne, an 1892 estate that beautifully retains its original architectural features and historic outbuildings, offering a glimpse into the past.
Event held rain or shine. Sites and times are subject to change.
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Sneak Peek of Featured Homes and Sites
Below are just a few of the historic private homes and sites will be open for tours during the Fall Ramble.
Each day of the Ramble offers different sites. In order to maintain homeowner and site privacy, we do not release the schedule of sites with site addresses prior to the Ramble. All Ramble sites will be listed in the Program that will be provided at packet pickup during the Ramble.
Images by Georgia Photography Fanatic