Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

If you are ever in Southern Georgia, a visit to the Thomasville area is well worthwhile. Thomasville is a beautiful old Southern city and there are numerous things to see and do in the area. On highway 319 just a short distance from the city, there are miles of plantations. Most are private but there are a couple that are open to the public. We had the pleasure of visiting Pebble Hill Plantation. Unfortunately we were on a tight time schedule and only got to see a limited amount of the grounds but it is a beautiful place steeped in a very rich history.

The main house is a museum. All the furnishings, art, and decor are original. The last owner died in 1978 and the house is as she left it. The house tour is a guided tour but the grounds tour is self guided and there is much to see.

I hope to return in the spring when the azaleas and camellias are at their best.
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All tours start here. There are also exhibits and a movie depicting some of the history of the plantation.

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On the way to the main house you pass the log cabin school built in 1901.

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The terraced kitchen garden was established in 1917 to provide fruits and vegetables for the main houss. The building is "The Waldorf" which housed the laundry and the staff kitchen and dining room.

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The main house was built between 1934 and 1936 after a fire destroyed the original house.

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Entry hall

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Loggia

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Bob Mevis Loc: Plymouth, Indiana

A beautiful portrayal of antebellum life.

Nancysc

I didn't know there were plantations one can tour! The town itself has a charming main street; truly a step back in time itself. I live in Savannah. A short vacay to T'ville looks like a great idea for a winter weekend.

thanks for the posting.

Nancysc

Forgot to say: azaleas are indeed at their peak in March/April, but camellias are in bloom now, November/December. They are evergreen, but no flowers in the spring.

Earnest Botello Loc: Hockley, Texas

Great series, Carol.

BassmanBruce Loc: Middle of the Mitten

Wow, what a place. Beautifull set and all are well done!

Paul Best. Loc: California desert

Dear Carol, Really nice photos of an older time. I love the waterfowl paintings in the Living Room.

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

The owners were wealthy Northerners who purchased the plantation to entertain their guests. Over time they became almost more Southern than the locals. The grounds were used for fox hunting, polo and shooting. The plantation covers 3,000 acres.

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

Nancy, you can google Pebble Hill plantation and learn a lot about it. I believe there is at least one more open to the public but I am not sure. It is well worth the effort! The history is great and the tour guide did a terrific job!

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

Actually I saw some Camellias in bloom when we were there. I do think it would be even more beautiful when the grass is truly green and the trees are all leafed out.

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

Thank you, Earnest! I’m glad you enjoyed the little look around.

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

Thank you, Bruce! It was my first shoot with the Z 50 so I was learning as I went.

Soul Dr. Loc: Beautiful Shenandoah Valley

Great images of a beautiful place, Carol.
Nice job on all these. You really brought out the charm and graciousness of this place.

Will

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

Thank you, Paul. It truly transports you to a different time. That’s one reason I want to go back. There are carriages in the carriage house and there are horse barns, a blacksmith shop and even The Ark. I didn’t have time to visit any of those. The family was very animal oriented with dogs, horses and various other critters.

The waterfowl room was all custom painted and the whole room is like that.

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

Thank you, Will. As you may have guessed, I was very taken with the long passageways! They discourage photography in the main house so I mostly just looked and enjoyed.