Callaway Plantation

The Callaway Plantation is located in Washington, Georgia and comprises of three restored and furnished homes, structures and farm that represents the lifestyle of generations of the Callaway Family.

The home was constructed in 1869 from red brick which was made on site; the home was the focal point of the 3,000 acre cotton plantation. Visitors to the home should note that it has virtually been untouched since construction; the doors, mantel and plaster have survived the years. At the rear of the mansion is a breezeway that leads to the self-contained brick kitchen, which again is equipped as it was when the plantation was in business.

Visitors are able to view the oldest building which is the hewn log cabin that was constructed around 1785; this cabin is a single room with a fireplace and table which served as a food preparation area, eating area and many other activities that early settlers participated in, in the recreational time. Visitors can also tour the smokehouse, pigeon house, barn and the cemetery.

The Callaway Plantation is open to visitors from Tuesday to Saturday and by appointment only on Sunday's. This Plantation is unique due to the family being in control of the property since the arrival of settlers and being passed through the generations. The land surrounding the core is still owned by the family with the main home area being given to the City of Washington to be managed as a museum attraction showcasing the homes, furniture and equipment used by the family.