Pebble Hill Plantation
Pebble Hill Plantation
4.6
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
About
Pebble Hill Plantation is an estate of 3,000 acres located in Thomasville, Georgia. With two distinct eras, Pebble Hill Plantation is rich in its history and its beauty. Established in the 1820's by Thomas Jefferson Johnson, it survived the Civil War and Reconstruction. Johnson's daughter Julia Ann Mitchell continued to own the historic Pebble Hill until the 1890's. Pebble Hill's modern history begins with its acquisition by Howard Melville Hanna from Cleveland, Ohio in 1896. At that time Thomasville had become a resort area frequented by northern visitors. Hanna's daughter, Kate Hanna Ireland Harvey was given Pebble Hill in 1901 by her father. She enjoyed the site as a winter home and shooting plantation and developed Pebble Hill as it is today. After Mrs. Harvey's death in 1936, the property passed to her daughter, Elisabeth Ireland Poe, who died in 1978. Through her generosity, a private foundation was established so her beloved Pebble Hill could be enjoyed by the public.
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Georgia740 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
Begin your visit at the visitor center where there is adequate parking. Once inside you will pay your admission and watch a video featuring the history of this site. Then go to the mansion where you will go on a guided tour. We had a personal tour since this was a weekday. Inside you will see many of the rooms which are nicely furnished. On many of the walls various Audubon prints are featured. Many rooms are impressive for their wallpaper and ornate ceilings.
Upstairs, there is an art gallery of paintings. prints and sculptures featuring dogs, cattle and horses.
While we did not tour the grounds, you can see that they are well kept.
Upstairs, there is an art gallery of paintings. prints and sculptures featuring dogs, cattle and horses.
While we did not tour the grounds, you can see that they are well kept.
Written October 25, 2024
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L N
Fort Myers, FL105 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
The Pebble Hill Plantation was the Best Part of our visit to Thomasville, George. There is an amazing story behind this incredible 3,000 acre plantation. Presidents and royalty have visited this winter home for the upper crust before it was donated and opened as a museum. The $16 guided tour was well worth it and helps to preserve this incredible 16 bedroom 19 bath mansion. Don’t miss this number one attraction! We also went to the Thomasville Rose Garden and the 300 year old big oak. Eat at Jonah’s and SASS and you’ve got a nice 2 night getaway!
Written July 15, 2021
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jbtraveller2000
Atlanta, GA351 contributions
Nov 2021
Had a very nice visit to a place , I 've wanted to see since I was a kid .The Manse is magnificent , and takes you back to when the wealthy really enjoyed their leisure.
This place began as a farming plantation , but eventually evolved into a vacation
property . We had a younger ginger haired guy with glasses. He was very knowledgeable and attentive, and was very helpful in getting my Aunt folding chairs toward the end of the tour. My only fault was , the golf cart we rode to the house in , parked under the porte cochere, so I never saw the full exterior of the house .
This property desperately needs a nice gift shop and a little cafe for lunch or a lite snack would be nice . Very happy with my visit , and would definitely return .
This place began as a farming plantation , but eventually evolved into a vacation
property . We had a younger ginger haired guy with glasses. He was very knowledgeable and attentive, and was very helpful in getting my Aunt folding chairs toward the end of the tour. My only fault was , the golf cart we rode to the house in , parked under the porte cochere, so I never saw the full exterior of the house .
This property desperately needs a nice gift shop and a little cafe for lunch or a lite snack would be nice . Very happy with my visit , and would definitely return .
Written November 8, 2021
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343frankt
20 contributions
Oct 2020
I am rating the experience of going to Pebble Hill Plantation on the low end for the this Major reason. Upon arriving at the guest check in for a ticket, the women behind the desk was not wearing a mask. Yes , the desk area did have a plastic make shift wall hanging in front of her, but she then would get up and walk around to you with out a mask and standing far less then the recommended 6 feet. She was very friendly. But Walking around without a Mask during a pandemic in which the cases in the country are on the Rise daily, not to mention deaths was extremely in Poor business taste towards guests coming to take a tour. The volunteer gudes at the house both had masks and were essy to hear, the tour only allowed 6 persons , all persons wearing masks. The tour itself was nice and house is quite impressive. But the entire staff needs to adhere to the safety related to this virus not just for the safety of the guests/Customers but for themselves. . One mine say why did I not leave, well I thought of it, but my sponse wanted to reamin and I made it a point to keep a distance and encourged my sponse to also from the officer staff. Visited on Oct 29th 2020
Written November 2, 2020
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Tommy B
7 contributions
Jan 2021
My wife and I took the tour of the main house and enjoyed learning so much about the history of the plantation. The house and all its paintings, furnishings, structure and beauty was beyond our expectations. The knowledge of the tour guides was amazing and the artifacts portrayed the life style and interest of each owner over the years,
Written January 25, 2021
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laurab-fl
Key Largo, FL8 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
Pebble Hill Plantation has a long history in Thomasville, Georgia and the property has a lot to offer. The house tours are not currently being offered due to the Covid issue, but we wandered around the grounds by following the map offered at the visitor center, and with information that given in the short video presentation and info from the museum guide. The grounds are incredibly beautiful and we will be sure to come back when the house is open again for tours.
Written August 16, 2020
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Brian S
7 contributions
Jul 2021
My family (wife, kids, parents) and I had the opportunity to visit Pebble Hill on a grey morning, but the charm of Pebble Hill and its guides did a splendid job of brightening spirits and minds. We all enjoyed learning about the history of this household and estate, and getting a glimpse of the art, decor and style of some of the South's icons. We send thanks to the guides and crew at Pebble Hill for helping to make our adventure so memorable!
Written July 9, 2021
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hpippel
2 contributions
Mar 2020
While home this month I had the privilege of attending a private dinner party at pebble Hill. The courtyard oaks were spectacularly adorned with lights, flowers & well appointed tables. It was the closest thing to the awe of seeing Disneyland as a child. I highly recommend your family or corporate events for this venue- if permitted.
Written March 16, 2020
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Carole126
Fosston, MN111 contributions
Feb 2022 • Couples
We visited Pebble hill today and toured the house and grounds. Anytime I travel I look for mansions to tour. This has been the most beautiful and interesting one I have had in the United States so far. I know there are many more to see but I really loved this one.
Written February 25, 2022
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SusanStPete
St. Petersburg, FL147 contributions
Jun 2022
Pebble Hill is a beautiful plantation on the outskirts of Thomasville. We first saw a short video on the history of the estate. We then had a tour of the main house. My husband and I were the only two on the tour so we actually had a private tour. Our tour guide (I think it was Robert), was terrific. He gave us so much information and answered all of our questions. After our tour, we had time on our own to tour the grounds, stables and carriage house. It was a beautiful way to spend a relaxing afternoon.
Written June 25, 2022
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Would like to take the tour with my wife but I'm disabled and use a electric scooter. Will that be a problem ie stairs?
Written February 12, 2020
There are stairs to the second floor; but there was an art exhibit there. There are a few stairs to enter the building. I would call and check with Pebble Hill.
Hope that helps
Written February 13, 2020
Are you open the first week of March?
Written February 21, 2019
What times are the tours on weekdays? I Was unable to detect on their website.
Written July 26, 2017
When you get there, you see a 20 minute video and then head for the house for a guided tour departing every 30 minutes with a docent.... very easy...
Written December 22, 2017
What times are the tours on weekdays? I Was unable to detect on their website.
Written July 26, 2017
Farmhand had the correct times, the earlier the better during the summer season as it can get very humid
Written August 4, 2017
Are there any tours available between May 2-4th? Friends visiting from Michigan and would love to visit....please advise..thx
Written April 8, 2015
Pebble Hill is open Tuesday-Saturday from 10am-5pm and Sunday from 12-5pm. First house tour on Sunday begins as 1pm, while all other days are 10:30am.
Written April 29, 2016
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