Historic Site
(706) 678-2226
A legend in his own time, Robert Toombs was a successful planter and lawyer who led a turbulent career as state legislator, U.S. Congressman and Senator. "Defend yourselves; the enemy is at your door . . . !" thundered Toombs from the Senate floor on January 24, 1860. The following year, Georgia seceded from the Union and Toombs personified the South by evolving from conservative Unionist to fire-breathing secessionist. After serving just five months as Confederate Secretary of State, he resigned to serve as brigadier general in the Army of Northern Virginia.
In 1870, as the Reconstruction Era drew to a close in Georgia, Toombs felt that Georgia should live under a constitution of her own making. His last service to Georgia citizens was helping create the Constitution of 1877, which was not amended until 1945. Visitors are welcome to tour the house and grounds, view exhibits and displays, and enjoy a dramatic film portraying an elderly Toombs relating his story to a young reporter.
Teacher's Resource for Touring Historic Sites
Robert Toombs Educational Programs
Robert Toombs' speech to the Georgia Legislature.
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Note: Robert Toombs House Historic Site has no reservable facilities.
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Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 9AM-5PM; Closed Sunday, Monday (except holidays), Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
Admission: $1.75-$3.
Group rates available with advance notice. The museum is wheelchair accessible, but the restrooms are not.
ACTIVITIES:
Educational Programs
"Robert Toombs: 1810 to 1885" Film
Exhibits and Gift Shop
Self-Guided Garden Tour
Customized Tours -- reservations required
FACILITIES:
House Museum
Film
Gift Shop
Picnic Area
Bus Parking
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:
Georgia's Classic South
A.H. Stephens State Historic Park (camping/cottages)
Elijah Clark State Park (camping/cottages)
Mistletoe State Park (camping/cottages)
Hickory Hill (home of Tom Watson)
Washington, Georgia
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