The Georgia Trust Spring Ramble

April 19-21, 2024

Explore Athens’ most historic private residences and sites!

Friday, April 19

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Packet Pick-Up
Lyndon House Arts Center at the Ware-Lyndon House
211 Hoyt Street, Athens, GA 30601
Begin your day by picking up your registration packet at the Lyndon House Arts Center. The historic Ware-Lyndon House is one of the last remaining structures from the Lickskillet neighborhood of Athens, one of the most fashionable districts of its time. Fun fact: One of the house’s original owners, Mrs. Edward R. Ware, was described as being “never too sick to go to a party, and never too tired to give one.”

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday Ramble
Stroll through the landmark Arch onto the original campus of the nation’s first state-chartered university to see an extraordinary mix of 19th and early 20th century architecture. Take a rare look inside the UGA President’s House. Visit magnificent private residences in Athens’ historic Five Points neighborhood and the Henderson Historic District including the stunning home and gardens of the late UGA football legend Vince Dooley and his wife, Barbara.

6 to 8 p.m.
Dinner and Cocktails
Herty Field, University of Georgia
Enjoy cocktails and dinner at Herty Field, UGA’s first athletic field and site of the first intercollegiate football in 1892.

Saturday, April 20

8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Packet Pick-Up
First Christian Church
268 W. Dougherty Street, Athens, GA 30601

8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Breakfast
First Christian Church
268 W. Dougherty Street, Athens, GA 30601

9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Annual Meeting and Orientation
First Christian Church
268 W. Dougherty Street, Athens, GA 30601
After breakfast, stick around to hear the state of preservation in Georgia at The Georgia Trust’s Annual Meeting. You will also learn about the history of Athens, its architecture and preservation efforts from local experts during orientation.

10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Preservation Awards Ceremony
First Christian Church
268 W. Dougherty Street, Athens, GA 30601
Join us as we recognize the state’s top preservationists and projects at our annual Preservation Awards ceremony.

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Boxed Lunch Pickup
First Christian Church
268 W. Dougherty Street, Athens, GA 30601
Take a break from touring to enjoy a delicious boxed lunch prepared by one of Athens’ favorite caterers.

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Lunch and Saturday Afternoon Ramble
Tour beautiful private homes in historic residential neighborhoods, each with their own unique character that feature beautifully preserved architecture and historic landmarks. Explore the Cobbham Historic District, considered to be Athens’ first suburb. The neighborhood is known for its well-preserved Victorian and Neoclassical homes. Ramblers will also have the opportunity to explore the eclectic neighborhood of Pulaski Heights.

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Dinner and Cocktails
Taylor-Grady House
634 Prince Avenue, Athens, GA 30601
End the day with cocktails and dinner on the grounds of Athens’ only National Historic Landmark, the 1840s Taylor-Grady House.

Sunday, April 21

9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Packet Pick-Up and Sunday Brunch
Oak Hall at Hedgerow Farm
4721 Price Mill Road, Bishop, GA 30621
Enjoy brunch in Bishop at Oak Hall located on the property of Hedgerow Farm, a historic farm that includes a century-old farmhouse and an early settler’s house.

Sunday Ramble
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wander the quaint streets of Watkinsville, the county seat of Oconee County, and explore the South Main Historic District, lined with beautifully restored historic homes and buildings to tour.

*Sites and times are subject to change. Event occurs rain or shine.

Sneak Peek of Featured Homes and Sites

Each day of the Ramble offers different historic homes and sites to tour. 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.

Below are just a few of the historic private homes and sites that will be open for tours during the Spring Ramble.

Friday: Athens
Saturday: Athens
Sunday: Watkinsville