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Stately Oaks
4.5
303 reviews
#1 of 20 things to do in Jonesboro
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11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Stately Oaks is an 1839 antebellum house listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Its plain Greek Revival architecture is representative of the era in which it was built. It was originally constructed in 1839 by Mr. Whitmill Allen who sold his home to Robert McCord in 1858 and then moved to Tyler, Texas. It is located in Jonesboro, GA., the very city where Scarlett had to pay the taxes on Tara. Even though Tara only existed in Margaret Mitchell's imagination, she placed Tara in Clayton County where she had visited relatives who lived on a large plantation south of Jonesboro. Many of the stories she heard as a child are in the movie. Clayton County is truly home of Gone With the Wind. Also on site, are a one room schoolhouse, a tenant cabin, cook's house, country store, blacksmith shop and Native American Indian Village.
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Beckster4926
Sterling Heights, MI1 contribution
Very charming experience
Apr 2022
My sister-in-law and I just visited Stately Oaks last week. What a lovely experience. There was so much history tied to this site. I'd heard that this house was in "Gone with the Wind," where the movie's heroine, Scarlet O'Hara, went to pay her taxes. The tour guide, Ms. Connie, was a pleasure. She has done this for decades, and she was so very well-versed and engaging with her audience. I'd recommend this for anyone looking up "Gone with the Wind" movie attractions in the Atlanta area! And, use your AAA Membership discount when you buy tickets online.
Written April 19, 2022
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rodney t
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The verbal credentials of this house's docents, the feeling portrayed made history become a reality.
Oct 2022
Plantation house used to design Tara in the movie Gone with the Wind. Excellent and very knowledgeable docent(s) that filled in many holes in the movie. Excellent Southern dinner in the old schoolhouse on sight. The docents take storytelling to a new level. Many scenes for the movie were developed in or near this building.
Written October 7, 2022
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LAURIE S
Buckhannon, WV411 contributions
Antebellum splendor-bygone days
Nov 2021 • Couples
Property is only open Friday through Sunday. Tours are on the hour. Get the house ticket which includes everything-senior discount available. Steve our docent had wide breadth of knowledge with the ability to connect historic facts with everyday sayings. He was patient and didn’t rush through the rooms. Outdoor buildings are either reproductions or moved from other locations. Outdoor bathrooms very clean. Gift shop on property. Use gps as carriage lane leading up to property is not marked.
Written November 20, 2021
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Asha F
Milwaukee, WI5 contributions
Great tour and fascinating history
Nov 2022 • Couples
My husband’s grandmother is a big fan of GWTW and took her on a weekend trip to see some of the films inspiration and was delighted to tour the Stately Oaks home. Our tour guide was wonderful and noted all the interesting facts I had never heard about. It’s worth an afternoon visit and would recommend to anyone who’s visiting the area.
Written December 2, 2022
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L Anders
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Stepping Back into Days of Gone with the Wind
Jul 2021 • Family
Our teenage daughter, an avid fan of Gone with the Wind, was thrilled as we drove up to the beautiful Stately Oaks, a surprise stop over on our way home from our beach vacation. The tour guides adorned in period dress were knowledgeable and entertaining as they helped you step back in time to the Civil War days. Adding interesting details of the life of Margaret Mitchell and the inspiration for her writing of Gone with the Wind and the subsequent making of the movie just enhanced the experience. Included on the grounds were a small school, original log kitchen, outhouse and country store. It was well worth the extra 2 -3 hour stop over on our trip! When asked how many stars she would rate the experience out of 5, my daughter quickly responded -“20!”
Written July 18, 2021
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Marilyn K
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A Must See for History Lovers
May 2022
A recent visit to Stately Oaks Antebellum Home and Historic Community was outstanding! I remember taking my parents to the historic home back in 2008. I don’t remember hearing as much about the history of the times. This recent visit on May 20th showed us the pride the historians have for the historic home and surrounding area. This visit, the hostesses shared the history of the Civil War Era. Two ladies met the small group of six visitors in antebellum dresses. The home is decorated beautifully in time period pieces. We were given a tour of the upstairs, also. I learned a lot of things about beds and how they took baths. Oh my gosh! Thank goodness I did not live in those times. I also loved the story of the story of the Courting Candle. The Stately Oaks in Jonesboro is worth a visit! Take your out of town guests! They will love it!
Written June 1, 2022
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KMac
Oregon Coast, OR1 contribution
Sweet, informative and priced well
Apr 2022 • Friends
Darlene the tour guide was very knowledgeable and pleasant. The tour does not take your whole day and easily fits into an afternoon. Grounds are sweet and little gift shop has some cute treasures all reasonably priced.
Written May 2, 2022
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Amela
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Do not miss when nearby
Jun 2022 • Family
We visited Stately Oaks as a short notice additional site to see. I am so glad we did. Darlene was phenomenal and very knowledgeable about the history of the place and the way of living at that time. We ended up staying longer than planned exploring everything available to see and simply enjoyed our time there.
Written June 6, 2022
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Katie S
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Pleasantly surprised!
Oct 2022 • Solo
Came here on a whim and I was very pleasantly surprised. The docent was very knowledge and friendly. Loved hearing about the history of the house and daily life in Antebellum, Civil War, and reconstruction eras in Jonesboro County. So glad I visited!
Written October 28, 2022
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Walter H
Fayetteville, GA, United States4 contributions
A time capsule of history awaits
May 2021
This made for an interesting afternoon in the Jonesboro area. The house is lovely and gives some insight into the mid 1800 plantation homes of Georgia. Amazing how this large home was relocated to the present sight and saved for history. Steve our guide, was fact filled and gave us a very interesting tour. The house is filled with all sorts of interesting trivets from the past to keep your attention around every corner. The house is well preserved as also all the artifacts inside. While the grounds could use a little work, it shouldn't discourage anybody from discovering the historical treasures within, as this is where the history lay. I would allow 2 hours to enjoy the house tour and the grounds.
Written May 23, 2021
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