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Discover the Mildred Nix Huie Museum at Mediterranean House – Coastal Georgia's Cultural Treasure

Discover the Mildred Nix Huie Museum at Mediterranean House – Coastal Georgia s Cultural Treasure Mediterranean HouseDiscover the Mildred Nix Huie Museum at Mediterranean House – Coastal Georgia s Cultural Treasure Coastal Georgia St. Simons Island

Mildred Nix Huie (1907-2000) was a remarkable woman: American
Impressionist artist, sculptor, historian, and writer who in 1967 made the Mediterranean house her St. Simons Island studio, packing every inch with her artwork and memorabilia. Born in Augusta, Georgia, Mrs. Huie attended Shorter College in Rome, Georgia, graduated from Florida State University with a degree in Classical Education, and was 1950 Woman of the Year in Albany, Georgia. With a group of artists, Mrs. Huie established the Left Bank Art Gallery on St. Simons Island in 1962, beginning a long family tradition of sharing a love of arts and humanities with the Golden Isles community.

You are invited to walk through the grounds of today's museum, enjoy the Live Oaks canopy-covered grounds, abounding with azaleas and wisteria, and catch a glimpse of the enchanted world of Mildred Nix Huie. Visit today and receive your personalized tour of this distinctive museum!

The Museum is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from 1 to 5pm, or by appointment any time. It is available for groups' small functions, such as board meetings and receptions, as well as for Artist-in-Residence programs and workshops. For more information, please call 912-638-3057 or 912-638-3017.


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