Events
856 Mulberry Street, Macon, GA 31201
Phone: 478-745-5982 - Email: info@cannonballhouse.org
Web Graphics by Myra Fiveash of Fiveash Design
Phone: 478-745-5982 - Email: info@cannonballhouse.org
Web Graphics by Myra Fiveash of Fiveash Design
The Cannonball House offers special events and exhibits throughout the year. Upcoming programs include the following:
Behind the Holt’s House
During the month of February the Cannonball House will offer special interest tours that will be focused on the lives of both slaves and servants who served the Holt/Canning/Martin families at 856 Mulberry Street. The tours will discuss the life styles and work practices of these people from the period of slavery thru the early 20th Century. Many of these servants shared heart felt affections with the families. Learn how they lived, the challenges they endured and the obstacles they overcame. Visit one of the few remaining servant’s quarters in the State and get a better understanding of what this era was like for those who served.
During the month of February the Cannonball House will offer special interest tours that will be focused on the lives of both slaves and servants who served the Holt/Canning/Martin families at 856 Mulberry Street. The tours will discuss the life styles and work practices of these people from the period of slavery thru the early 20th Century. Many of these servants shared heart felt affections with the families. Learn how they lived, the challenges they endured and the obstacles they overcame. Visit one of the few remaining servant’s quarters in the State and get a better understanding of what this era was like for those who served.
The Cannonball House will celebrate Macon's Cherry Blossom Festival, March 16th thru 25th, with special events.
On Saturday, March 17th, local potter Shelby West will be in the back yard garden transforming his
Crawford County clay into beautiful pieces of pottery. Come and see how early potters turned their wares, as you watch Shelby use his leg operated turntable to make urns, pots and jugs. He will also have his artwork available to sell to our visitors.
During the two weeks of Cherry Blossom we will have living history demonstrations from servants, soldiers and citizens of the 19th century. Call for a schedule on these demonstrations.
On Saturday, March 24th we will host Clark Powell, a local blacksmith, who will bring his group down to to the back yard garden where they will demonstrate the trade of Blacksmithing. Come and watch as these men hammer raw steel into some fabulous pieces of art. From jewelry to farm implements everything that was needed in the form of metal can be seen among the items that they will offer for sell.
During the month of April and May, The Cannonball House will have a special collection of items that were made in Macon or had a Macon connection during the Civil War. Swords made by E.J. Johnston and W.J. McElroy, a Spiller and Burr and a Griswold Revolver and a Colt revolver which belonged to Joseph W. Blackshear, a member of the Jackson Artillery. These are items that have not been on public display before but have been placed on loan with The Cannonball House to help us celebrate the sesquicentennial of the War.
During the month of May we will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the United Confederate Reunion which was held in Macon in May of 1912. We will have items such as reunion metals and programs that were issued during this reunion, on display in addition to the weapons which will remain on display from the April event.
On Saturday, March 17th, local potter Shelby West will be in the back yard garden transforming his
Crawford County clay into beautiful pieces of pottery. Come and see how early potters turned their wares, as you watch Shelby use his leg operated turntable to make urns, pots and jugs. He will also have his artwork available to sell to our visitors.
During the two weeks of Cherry Blossom we will have living history demonstrations from servants, soldiers and citizens of the 19th century. Call for a schedule on these demonstrations.
On Saturday, March 24th we will host Clark Powell, a local blacksmith, who will bring his group down to to the back yard garden where they will demonstrate the trade of Blacksmithing. Come and watch as these men hammer raw steel into some fabulous pieces of art. From jewelry to farm implements everything that was needed in the form of metal can be seen among the items that they will offer for sell.
During the month of April and May, The Cannonball House will have a special collection of items that were made in Macon or had a Macon connection during the Civil War. Swords made by E.J. Johnston and W.J. McElroy, a Spiller and Burr and a Griswold Revolver and a Colt revolver which belonged to Joseph W. Blackshear, a member of the Jackson Artillery. These are items that have not been on public display before but have been placed on loan with The Cannonball House to help us celebrate the sesquicentennial of the War.
During the month of May we will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the United Confederate Reunion which was held in Macon in May of 1912. We will have items such as reunion metals and programs that were issued during this reunion, on display in addition to the weapons which will remain on display from the April event.