Washington Historical Museum

This house museum was originally built about 1835 and contains a collection of artifacts, memorabilia and antiques representing more than 200 years of history in Washington and Wilkes County, Georgia. 

An impressive collection of artifacts is on display, including: Jefferson Davis' field desk, Dave the Slave pottery, an Eli Whitney Cotton Gin, George Washington's gravy boat. Learn about the biographies of influential citizens including Robert Toombs, Alexander Stephens, E.M.Bounds and many more.

The house contains furnished rooms, authentically decorated with antiques dating to the mid 1800's. Furnished rooms include: the master bedroom, dining room, kitchen and parlors.