Experience Christmas during the American Revolution!
250 years ago, in December 1775, George Walton was duly elected as the president of the Council of Safety for the new state of Georgia. In 1776, after signing the Declaration of Independence, he spent his Christmas in Philadelphia. When the British approached and the Congress moved to Maryland, George Walton was appointed as a special committee to execute the necessary business of Congress in Philadelphia. This Christmas at Meadow Garden will follow George Walton’s travels for each Christmas during the Revolution, 1775-1783.
Hear live music, stroll through the period rooms, explore the historic cellar, delight in the natural decorations, and learn about the holiday traditions of the 18th century with these very special candlelight tours on December 5 and 6 from 6:00 until 8:00.
Just as George and Dorothy Walton would have shared the holiday with friends and family, we welcome everyone to join us during the season. The historic house will be decorated through December.
Admission
- General: $10.00
- Seniors/ Military/ Teachers: $8.00
- Ages 6-18: $5.00
- 5 and Under: FREE
Tickets may also be purchased at the door.
Thank you so much to the city of Augusta for sponsoring this event.
The Council proceeded to the election of a President by ballot, when George Walton, Esqr., was found to be duly elected and took his seat accordingly. From the Revolutionary Records of the Sate of Georgia, Vol. I
In 1776, after signing the Declaration of Independence, George Walton spent his Christmas in Philadelphia. With British forces closing in, the Continental Congress adjourned from Philadelphia on December 12 and reconvened in Baltimore on December 20, 1776, for safety. Three delegates remained behind George Walton along with Robert Morris and George Clymer. The men were appointed as a special committee to execute the necessary business of Congress in Philadelphia.
Check out Meadow Garden Director, Ransom Schwerzler, as she talks about what Christmas was like for our founders in her interview on the Growing Patriots Podcast from 2019.