Friday, October 11
PACKET PICK-UP AND REGISTRATION
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Central Time)
Eufaula-Barbour County Chamber of Commerce at the Historic Central of Georgia Railroad Freight Depot
333 East Broad Street
Eufaula, AL 36027
FRIDAY RAMBLE
Eufaula, Alabama
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Central Time)
Stroll down North Eufaula Avenue underneath its iconic canopy of trees and explore the impressive homes located in the heart of the historic district. Highlights include the antebellum Thornton-Rudderman-Gulledge House, which is virtually unchanged since its construction in 1845, and the Hart-Hambrick House, the former home of one of the city’s earliest settlers.
FRIDAY EVENING
Dinner & Cocktails at the Central of Georgia Railroad Freight Depot
James S. Clark Center/Eufaula-Barbour County Chamber of Commerce at the Historic Central of Georgia Railroad Freight Depot
333 East Broad Street
Eufaula, AL 36027
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Central Time)
Enjoy dinner and cocktails in the historic Central of Georgia Railroad Freight Depot. Constructed in 1882, the depot was utilized by the Central of Georgia until the 1980s. The former depot is included within the Seth Lore and Irwinton Historic District and has been rehabilitated to serve as the Eufaula Barbour County Chamber of Commerce.
Saturday, October 12
PACKET PICK-UP AND REGISTRATION
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.* (Central Time)
First Presbyterian Church of Eufaula
201 North Randolph Avenue
Eufaula, AL 36027
*For those who register for tickets with meals, breakfast will be served until 11 a.m.
SATURDAY MORNING
Breakfast and Orientation at First Presbyterian Church of Eufaula
9 a.m. to 11 a.m. (Central Time)
201 North Randolph Avenue
Eufaula, AL 36027
Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the First Presbyterian Church of Eufaula. Modeled after English and Scottish parish churches, the 1869 sanctuary features a large Tiffany stained-glass window and original pews. Stick around for a brief orientation to hear about the area’s fascinating history.
SATURDAY RAMBLE & LUNCH
Eufaula, Alabama and Clayton, Alabama
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Central Time)
Discover the stunning homes of the Seth Lore and Irwinton Historic District, the largest historic district in east Alabama and the second largest in the state. The district boasts exemplary examples of Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, late Victorian, and Craftsman styles. Explore the Skillman-Lewis-Matzke House, a unique 1891 Queen Anne cottage, and the stately Sparks-Bennett House, an early 1900s Neoclassical Revival style home. Guests will also have the opportunity to explore some intriguing sites in Clayton, Alabama, including the Clayton Octagon House and the Grace Episcopal Church.
SATURDAY EVENING
Dinner & Cocktails at Shorter Mansion
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Central Time)
340 North Eufaula Avenue
Eufaula, AL 36027
End the day with dinner and cocktails at the Shorter Mansion, one of Eufaula’s most opulent homes and headquarters of the Eufaula Heritage Association.
Sunday, October 13
PACKET PICK-UP AND REGISTRATION
9 a.m. to 11 a.m. (Eastern Time)
Clarke-McDonald House
227 Lumpkin Street
Cuthbert, GA 39840
SUNDAY BRUNCH
9 a.m. to 11 a.m. (Eastern Time)
Clarke-McDonald House
227 Lumpkin Street
Cuthbert, GA 39840
Dine at the exquisite Clarke-McDonald House. Built in the mid-1880s, the handsome Greek Revival house is the home of the president of Andrew College.
SUNDAY RAMBLE
Cuthbert, Georgia
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Explore the Cuthbert Historic District, which includes a variety of Greek Revival, Gothic Revival and Plantation Plain style homes and historic sites significant to Cuthbert’s history. Enjoy the rare opportunity to tour Bedford Hall, a Greek Revival style home that reflects Jeffersonian influences. Unique features of the grounds are the Victorian gazebo-greenhouse and the foundations for a jouslin board used by children in the 1800s.
A Sampling of Featured Homes and Sites
Images of Fendall Hall and the Shorter Mansion are courtesy of the Alabama Department of Tourism/Art Meripol.
*Sites are subject to change. Event held rain or shine.