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  Note: Robert Toombs House Historic Site has no reservable facilities.  

NOTICE: Robert Toombs House is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday under the operation of Wilkes County.

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.

Hours: Tuesday through Saturday / 9AM-5PM.
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
www.GeorgiaStateParks.org/RobertToombsHouse

Admission: $1.50-$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


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  Address/Directions
Robert Toombs House Historic Site
216 East Robert Toombs Avenue
Washington , GA 30673

Located at 216 East Robert Toombs Avenue in Washington, Ga.

 
 
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