News and Events
Heritage Day 2011... Remember the Call to Arms will be held at the William Harris Homestead on Saturday, September 24, 2011, from 9 am to 4 pm. Admission: $10.00 General, $5.00 Children under 12, Free under 5 years. More information.
Grant Recipient... The William Harris Homestead received a $5600 grant from the Charles M. Walker Foundation for our heritage education program. That is a true blessing!
Christmas Tour of Homes... On Saturday, December 11 from 11 am to 4 pm, the Homestead participated in the 6th Annual Monroe Art Guild Christmas Tour of Homes. Tour and ticket information.
A Hidden Treasure... The William Harris Homestead was chosen to be one of three "Georgia's Hidden Treasures" for WSB-TV, Channel 2 (ABC), spring TV program, Georgia's Hidden Treasures. It was a 30-minute program, initially airing June 9, and reshown throughout the summer. The segment about the William Harris Homestead Foundation will highlight the field trip, A Day in the 19th Century, for elementary, middle school students and adults. Watch the video.
Roadshow... Approximately 300 people attended the Antiques in the Country Roadshow at the Homestead on May 1, 2010. Robert Morring was a "hit"as our antiques appraiser. He appraised antique pieces from 11:00 am until 4:30 pm. It was a very popular event, and which we will continue in the future.
Enjoy the Homestead...WHH is available for family reunions, birthday parties, weddings and other events, and custom group tours by appointment. Open to the public the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month, 10 am to 2 pm.
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