Old Governor’s Mansion
Georgia’s Old Governor’s Mansion tours in Milledgeville offer a journey through the state’s political, architectural, and social history. Completed in 1839, this National Historic Landmark is an example of High Greek Revival architecture and served as the residence of eight Georgia governors from 1839 to 1868. Guided tours led by student docents explore the restored rooms, historic collections, and stories of the mansion’s free and enslaved occupants. Visitors searching for historic tours in Milledgeville, Georgia Civil War attractions, antebellum architecture near Lake Sinclair, or family-friendly museums in Central Georgia will find an educational experience. The approximately 50-minute tour examines Milledgeville’s capital years, the Civil War, early Reconstruction, slavery, politics, gender, and class. Located at 120 South Clarke Street on the Georgia College campus, the fully accessible museum also offers specialized restoration, collections, women’s history, seasonal, and Labor Behind the Veil tours for visitors seeking a deeper understanding of Georgia history.
