Hardman Farm State Historic Site

Hardman Farm State Historic Site Hardman Farm State Historic Site is operated by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Visit http://gastateparks.org. 1-800-864-7275.

The site runs on Winter hours (open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10am-4pm) in January and February, and is open 7 days/week 10am-4pm March-December This is the official page for Hardman Farm State Historic Site, operated by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Division of State Parks and Historic Sites. Hardman Farm, located in the mountains of northeast Georgia, is the newe

st state historic site. The last owner of the farm was the family of Dr. Lamartine Griffin Hardman, the 65th governor of Georgia from 1927-1931. The Hardman family lovingly preserved the estate and donated it to the state of Georgia in 1999. Included in the donation were the gazebo-topped Native American burial mound, the house constructed in 1870 by Captain James Hall Nichols, and many outbuildings. The site is open 7 days a week from 10am-4pm March 1 through January 1 and Thurs/Fri/Sat January 2nd-Feb 28th. Self guided grounds admission is available each day from 10am-4pm. Guests can peruse the grounds, barns and outbuildings at their own pace. (Mansion is not included in the grounds admission--visitors must be accompanied by site staff inside the house.) Guided mansion tours are available Thurs-Sat. The approximately 55 minute tours begin at the top of each hour in the Hardman Farm visitors center. Last tour begins at 3pm. Please arrive at least approximately 10 minutes before the hour to check in for a tour. Hardman Farm is located at
143 Highway 17
Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571

Mailing Address:
Hardman Farm SHS
c/o Smithgall Woods State Park
61 Tsalaki Trail
Helen Ga, 30545

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Some fun new products at the Hardman Farm gift shop for the weekend!! Check out our new leather patch hats and metal cam...
05/29/2026

Some fun new products at the Hardman Farm gift shop for the weekend!! Check out our new leather patch hats and metal camping cups!!

Also, we’ve got a few vegetable plant starts—we’ve just started too many plants for the garden space:)

Come check out the shop and Join us for a mansion tour or grounds tour this weekend!!

Stop by this afternoon (5/29) we’ve got free scoops of homemade ice cream!!

Hardman Farm
143 Hwy 17
Sautee Ga 30571

Farm Camp registration is almost over, and we still have a few spots available for all the fun! Bring your 7- to 11-year...
05/29/2026

Farm Camp registration is almost over, and we still have a few spots available for all the fun! Bring your 7- to 11-year-old to the farm on Tuesday, June 2nd, for a day full of exciting activities. We’ll spend the day playing games, creating crafts, participating in a scavenger hunt, and learning about the dairy that once operated at Hardman Farm. Plus, there will be homemade ice cream!

Register here: https://farmcampjune2026.eventbrite.com

143 Hwy 17
Sautee Ga 30571

Step back in time and celebrate America’s 250th Birthday at Hardman Farm’s 250th Jubilee on June 27th! Experience an unf...
05/26/2026

Step back in time and celebrate America’s 250th Birthday at Hardman Farm’s 250th Jubilee on June 27th!

Experience an unforgettable afternoon and evening inspired by the grand Centennial celebrations of 1876 with old-fashioned fun for the whole family:

🎯 Vintage games & contests
💥 Black powder rifle demonstrations
🏛️ Mansion open house
⚙️ Fascinating inventions from the 1876 World’s Fair
🎺 Patriotic Pops Concert featuring brass ensembles from the University of North Georgia

Bring your lawn chairs, your patriotic spirit, and the whole family for a one-of-a-kind celebration where history comes alive in the heart of the Nacoochee Valley.

📅 June 27
📍 Hardman Farm State Historic Site
⏰ Gates open at 4pm, concert at 6pm

Celebrate 250 years of America — the Hardman Farm way!

General Admission: $15
Family Pass: (2 adults and all their children 17 and younger) $35
Table for 6: (includes seating for 6 and complimentary charcuterie board $150

143 Hwy 17
Sautee, GA 30571

Farm Camp is coming up next week at Hardman, and we still have spots available for all the fun! Bring your 7- to 11-year...
05/26/2026

Farm Camp is coming up next week at Hardman, and we still have spots available for all the fun! Bring your 7- to 11-year-old to the farm on Tuesday, June 2nd, for a day of exciting activities. We’ll spend the day playing games, creating crafts, participating in a scavenger hunt, and learning about the dairy that once operated at Hardman Farm. Plus, there will be homemade ice cream!

Register here: https://farmcampjune2026.eventbrite.com

143 Hwy 17
Sautee Ga 30571

In honor and remembrance of the military men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, we're offering f...
05/25/2026

In honor and remembrance of the military men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, we're offering free mansion tours for active duty military members and veterans and their accompanying immediate family members on Memorial Day (5/25/26).
Tours begin on the hour. First tour begins at 10am, last tour at 3pm.
We look forward to seeing you!

05/22/2026
Have you herd?  It's almost time for Farm Camp at Hardman Farm!!  We've got spots remaining in our June 2nd day camp for...
05/19/2026

Have you herd? It's almost time for Farm Camp at Hardman Farm!! We've got spots remaining in our June 2nd day camp for 7-11 year olds. Spend the day at the farm playing games, making crafts, participating in a scavenger hunt and learning about the dairy which once operated at Hardman Farm. (and there'll be homemade ice cream!!!). Make reservations now at https://farmcampjune2026.eventbrite.com

Yesterday was just tea-rific, and we're steeped in joy! (see what we did there??) Our Friends of Hardman Farm State Hist...
05/11/2026

Yesterday was just tea-rific, and we're steeped in joy! (see what we did there??) Our Friends of Hardman Farm State Historic Site brewed up a fantastic time 1930’s style with their annual “Tea with Emma”. It was a fabulous way to kick off Mother’s Day weekend and dish out the farm's history. Thanks to our Friends for a tea-tastic event and to all those who attended, helping to raise money for more fantastic programs and farm projects. (You all looked amazing!!!) If you've got tea pics, we'd love to see them in the comments!! Friends of Hardman Farm State Historic Site

Need some goodness for your garden? We started more plants than our garden can hold. Come grab some tomato plants while ...
04/29/2026

Need some goodness for your garden? We started more plants than our garden can hold. Come grab some tomato plants while they last!

(We’ve got a few red maples and purple coneflowers too.)

All proceeds go to our Friends of Hardman Farm State Historic Site to help bring history to life at Hardman Farm!

Hardman Farm
143 Hwy 17, Sautee

Address

143 Highway 17
Sautee, GA
30571

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

(706) 878-1077

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