Travelers Rest Historic Site Georgia

03/25/2026

Pioneer Day is this Saturday!!! 10am-2pm at the Inn, we can’t wait to see you there!

Pioneer Day is fast approaching and we have a lot of new and unique demonstrators this year! Living Historians will share their stories and demonstrate the skills of the early settlers in Northeast Georgia. Entertainment and parking are free. House Tours available for the standard fee. Hope to see you there!

03/09/2026

Pioneer Day is fast approaching and we have a lot of new and unique demonstrators this year! Living Historians will share their stories and demonstrate the skills of the early settlers in Northeast Georgia. Entertainment and parking are free. House Tours available for the standard fee. Hope to see you there!

02/26/2026

Looks what Traveler's Rest has just been awarded with!! We are super excited for this upgrade - THANK YOU Americana Corner & Friends of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites!

Friends of Georgia State Parks is proud to announce that we’ve been selected as a 2026 Americana Corner Preserving America Grant recipient!
The program was established to assist non-profit organizations, like us, in the telling of the incredible story of America from its founding era through its first century as a nation. Grant funds will support Travelers Rest Historic Site. Thanks to our grant award, we will be installing museum grade window inserts throughout Travelers Rest Historic Site to protect artifacts from light damage while preserving the building’s historic character. The site’s 32 original windows allow high levels of ultraviolet and visible light into the interior, exposing documents, textiles, wood finishes, and other artifacts to fading, discoloration, and long-term deterioration. We are honored to be supported by Preserving America to preserve these historic artifacts for years to come.
Learn more at americanacorner.com.

02/04/2026

A little late but well worth the wait — Traveler’s Rest looks absolutely stunning wrapped in a blanket of snow! ❄️

Braving nearly 7 inches of snowfall, our Historic Site Clerk made the trek to capture these beautiful and rare winter scenes for everyone to enjoy. We’re grateful for the dedication and proud to share these special moments with you all.

Enjoy this peaceful glimpse of Traveler’s Rest in its winter glory!

02/02/2026

Super Museum Sunday is this weekend on February 8th! Traveler's Rest will have free admission from 9am - 5pm and we'll have a learn to crochet craft on the porch from 12pm - 1pm. Hope to see you there!

01/31/2026

Please be aware that due to the high probability of snow storms, Traveler's Rest Will be closed today. Stay warm & our apologies for any inconvenience!

12/17/2025

Friends of Travelers Rest are busy with our “ Christmas at the Inn” event! We had a successful day last Saturday , and are looking forward to more fun this Saturday the 20th ! Local community clubs have joined with our Friends volunteers to decorate our historic old stagecoach Inn with handmade decor , and native greenery …just as in the 1800’s. Visitors are entertained with festive holiday music while helping decorate the tree, enjoying delicious goodies, and sipping hot apple cider. Demonstrations of quilting and spinning flax are ongoing. Also, Tommy and Mary are serving up apple cobbler in our rustic kitchen downstairs…so there is plenty to see, do, and eat!! All are invited to join us this Saturday Dec 20th, 12-4pm for a celebration of a Christmas of the Past…old time style!

- Your Friends of Travelers Rest State Historic Site

12/04/2025

Mark your calendars folks! The Friends of Traveler's Rest wants to welcome you to enjoy lively and festive dulcimer music and hot apple cider with teacakes made with a traditional Jarrett family recipe. This remarkable early 19th-century stagecoach inn will be decorated with handmade ornaments and greenery just as it would have been in the 1800’s. 706-356-4362. Don't miss it!!

09/29/2025

Look at all of the work that our AWESOME Volunteers accomplished at Traveler's Rest for "Your State Parks Day"!