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Discover Hickory Hill: 1905 Historic Estate with Watson Family Legacy

Discover Hickory Hill: 1905 Historic Estate with Watson Family Legacy Hickory HillDiscover Hickory Hill: 1905 Historic Estate with Watson Family Legacy Hickory Hill, c.1905Discover Hickory Hill: 1905 Historic Estate with Watson Family Legacy Winter majestyDiscover Hickory Hill: 1905 Historic Estate with Watson Family Legacy East Parlor furnished with Watson family piecesDiscover Hickory Hill: 1905 Historic Estate with Watson Family Legacy Springtime at Hickory HillDiscover Hickory Hill: 1905 Historic Estate with Watson Family Legacy Southern Leopard Frog on a fountainDiscover Hickory Hill: 1905 Historic Estate with Watson Family Legacy Thomas E. Watson at Hickory Hill, 1919Discover Hickory Hill: 1905 Historic Estate with Watson Family Legacy Watson accepts the 1896 Vice-Presidential nominationDiscover Hickory Hill: 1905 Historic Estate with Watson Family Legacy Presidential campaign poster 1904Discover Hickory Hill: 1905 Historic Estate with Watson Family Legacy Barn exhibit -- Rural Free Delivery wagonDiscover Hickory Hill: 1905 Historic Estate with Watson Family Legacy Watermelon seed extractor, c.1950 Classic South Thomson

This 256-acre historic site features a magnificently restored, fully furnished Greek Revival mansion with historic farm buildings, woodland gardens, walking trails, fountains and terrific bird watching. Hickory Hill belonged to fiery Populist statesman Thomas E. Watson and was his home from 1900 until his death in 1922.

Hickory Hill is available for tours by appointment only- Monday through Friday. Please call ahead to ensure we are not closed for programming. 

Hickory Hill is not available for weddings, party rentals, professional photography or commercial/film shoots.

Amenities
Discounts
  • Military Discount
Facility Amenities
  • Free Parking
  • Parking on Site
  • Gift Shop
  • Public Restrooms
Near Interstate Highway
  • 20
Suitable for Ages
  • All Ages
Group Amenities
  • Group Rates Available
  • Group-Friendly
General Information
  • Family-Friendly
  • Partially Accessible

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