Smith Plantation Home

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Kristin B.

Atlanta, GA

1/26/2008

When I was 5, my mom read me the entire "Little House on the Prairie" series on a week long road trip.  Ever since then, I've loved American History, and I always point to that experience in my path to becoming a History major @ UGA.  Whether you are a history buff, tourist, or looking for a worthy cause to give some time to, I highly recommend the Smith Plantation Home.

The Smith Family moved to Roswell as one of the founding families of the town in 1839, and they built this farmhouse between 1843-1845.  Three generations lived in the home for over 150 years, and it is completely furnished with family originals.  Docent led tours are offered on the hour from 10-3 Monday through Saturday, and 1-3 on Sundays.

If you have some extra time in the area, buy the "passport" ticket to Historic Roswell, which gives you admission to all three of the public plantation homes in Roswell, including Bulloch Hall, the childhood home of President Theodore Roosevelt's mother, Mittie.

Smtih Plantation also offers special Holiday programs, from a Mother's Day Open House, to a Black History Month Hat Tea.  They even have a day camp during the summer, where kids can pan for gold, work on an archaeological dig, and cook over an open hearth.

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