April 25-27, 2025
Step inside spectacular historic homes and sites in Georgia’s Golden Isles!
Friday, April 25
BRUNSWICK
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Packet Pick-Up
Brunswick Old City Hall
1229 Newcastle St, Brunswick, GA 31520
Begin your day by picking up your registration packet at the Brunswick Old City Hall. The Romanesque Revival building, constructed between 1886-1889, was designed by renowned Georgia architect Alfred Eichberg. Eichberg also designed Savannah’s Telfair Hospital for Females, the Central of Georgia Railway Building (now SCAD’s Clark Hall), various structures for Atlanta’s 1881 International Cotton Exposition, and numerous other residential and smaller projects across the state. Eichberg is buried at Atlanta’s Oakland Cemetery, where he holds the distinction of having the cemetery’s only copyrighted tombstone.
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday Ramble: Brunswick
Nestled along the Golden Isles, the port city of Brunswick is known for having the second-largest collection of documented historic buildings in Georgia. Explore the city’s Old Town Historic District featuring a mix of architecture that reflects the city’s rich maritime history.
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Cocktails and Dinner
Queen and Grant
1315 Grant St, Brunswick, GA 31520
Conclude the day with cocktails and dinner at the Queen and Grant in downtown Brunswick. Housed in a historic c.1930 industrial building, it has been thoughtfully brought back to life by Port City Partners, and its remarkable rehabilitation received a Georgia Trust Preservation Award.
Saturday, April 26
BRUNSWICK & JEKYLL ISLAND
Packet Pick-Up Site #1
8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Brunswick Old City Hall
1229 Newcastle St, Brunswick, GA 31520
Pick up your registration packet at the Brunswick City Hall. The Romanesque Revival building, constructed between 1886-1889, was designed by renowned Georgia architect Alfred Eichberg.
Packet Pick-Up Site #2
10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Mary Ross Waterfront Park
10 F Street, Brunswick, GA 31520
8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Breakfast
Brunswick Old City Hall
1229 Newcastle St, Brunswick, GA 31520
9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Annual Meeting and Orientation
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
405 Howe St, Brunswick, GA 31520
Hear about the state of preservation in Georgia at The Georgia Trust’s Annual Meeting. You will also learn about the history of the area, its historic architecture, and preservation efforts from local experts during orientation.
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Preservation Awards Ceremony
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
405 Howe St, Brunswick, GA 31520
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
Mary Ross Waterfront Park
10 F St, Brunswick, GA 31520
Take a break from touring to enjoy a delicious boxed lunch prepared by one of the area’s favorite caterers.
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday Ramble
Brunswick – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Jekyll Island – 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Tour historic houses in Brunswick’s Windsor Park neighborhood, featuring Craftsman bungalows, Colonial Revivals, and mid-20th-century ranch homes. After lunch, explore Jekyll Island, once a winter retreat for America’s wealthiest families. Experience the timeless elegance of the historic Jekyll Island Club and discover lesser-known mid-century modern buildings that add a unique architectural layer to the island’s history.
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Cocktails and Dinner
Indian Mound Cottage (also known as the Rockefeller Cottage)
Riverview Dr, Jekyll Island, GA 31527
End the day with cocktails and dinner at Indian Mound Cottage, the 1892 winter retreat of Standard Oil magnate William Rockefeller.
Sunday, April 27
DARIEN
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Packet Pick-Up and Sunday Brunch
Tabby House Brewing Company at the Adam Strain Building
111 Broad St, Darien, GA 31305
Begin your day with brunch in the recently restored Adam Strain Building, a two-story tabby structure considered one of the oldest commercial buildings in the state.
Sunday Ramble: Darien
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Walk among the century-old live oaks and magnificent magnolia trees of Vernon Square, which showcases a collection of historic architecture that reflects Darien’s colonial roots and coastal heritage.
*Sites and times are subject to change. Event occurs rain or shine.
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 Spring 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.
