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# Historic Meadow Garden

Uniquely Historic

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## Pages

- [Meadow Garden](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/) - Step back in history at Uniquely Historic Meadow Garden, the home of George Walton, one of the youngest signers of the Declaration of Independence.
- [About Us](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/about-us/) - The Meadow Garden Board is a group of women who work to preserve and share the home of George Walton, signer of the Declaration of Independence.
- [Tours & Events](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/historic-house-tour/) - Explore History! As we approach America 250, join us at the home of a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Join us at Meadow Garden in 2025 and 2026 for tours, engaging programs, and family activities that celebrate American independence. As the home of a signer of the Declaration of Independence, Meadow Garden will explore
- [Donor Wall](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/donor-wall/) - Thank You to All our Patrons Your generosity helps preserve Meadow Garden for future generations. Meadow Garden Charter Preservationists Charter Preservationists are currently giving a recurring donation to preserve this national treasure. This list is updated quarterly. Last update: January 2026 Click here to become a Charter Preservationist Cameron Abney Linda Absher Martha Adkinson Ann
- [Independence Day](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/independence-day/) - On Independence Day, our nation will commemorate and celebrate America250 and the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
- [America 250 at Meadow Garden](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/america-250/) - For America 250, explore history at Meadow Garden, the home of George Walton, one of Georgia’s very own signers of the Declaration of Independence.
- [Dorothy Walton](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/dorothy-walton/) - Learn about the life of Dorothy Walton, wife if George Walton, signer of the Declaration of Independence captured by the British during the American Revolution.
- [Donor Wall 2025](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/donor-wall-2025/) - Thank You to All our Patrons Your generosity helps preserve Meadow Garden for future generations. Donations have been given in honor of: Cameron Abney Ann Ameye Nick Artimovich Beverly Baker Sheila Crumrine Ellen Davidson Robert DeJarnette Scarlett Gibson The Hon Gerald Greene Mary Lou Goehring Holly Bailey Hall Betty Harrah Patricia Harrington Patricia Hein Elizabeth
- [George Walton: a life full of possibilities](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/george-walton/) - Learn about George Walton, from his military service a to the Continental Congress, where he signed the Declaration of Independence at only 26 years old.
- [George Walton Timeline](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/george-walton-timeline/) - Explore the life and legacy of George Walton. In this timeline, follow the key moments that defined his enduring contribution to American history.
- [Donor Wall 2024](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/donor-wall-2024/) - Thank You to All our Patrons Your generosity helps preserve Meadow Garden for future generations. Donations have been given in honor of: Ann Ameye Robert DeJarnette Scarlett Gibson Mary Lou Goehring Holly Bailey Hall Betty Harrah Patricia Hein Elizabeth Grace Heins Anne Hinton Cathy Hyer Nell & Curtis Johnson Amy Lawson Suzanne Leimer Ramona Lord
- [Christmas at Meadow Garden](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/christmas/) - Christmas at Meadow Garden - Step back in time and celebrate the holidays at the home of Geroge Walton, signer o #f the Declaration of Independence.
- [Test Page](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/test-page/)
- [Membership](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/membership/) - Membership in Friends of Meadow Garden is open to everyone interested in preserving the home of George Walton, signer of the Declaration of Independence.
- [The George Walton Papers](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/walton-papers/) - Meadow Garden will embark on a project to collect for the papers of George Walton, signer of the Declaration of Independence.
- [What's Your American Story?](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/your-story/) - George Walton’s story shows us that for 250 years, Americans from all walks of life have been a part of building our nation’s history. Please share your story
- [Our Continuing Commitment to Equality](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/commitment-to-equality/) - NSDAR is a women’s service organization dedicated to preserving the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved American independence.
- [Donate](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/donate/) - Donate For more than 120 years, Meadow Garden has shared the story of American Independence. When you give to this National Landmark you make an important contribution to the historic home of George Walton, by preserving America’s irreplaceable heritage, celebrating the contributions of all patriots, and educating and inspiring future generations.
- [Donor Wall 2023](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/donor-wall-2023/) - Thank You to All our Patrons Your generosity helps preserve Meadow Garden for future generations. Click here to become a Patron 2023 Donations have been given in honor of: Ellen Davidson Jennifer Dodson Judy Farigan Mary King Givens Mary Lou Goehring Harriette Hankinson Betty Harrah Brenda Harris Jo Brandy Hill Anne Hinton Brenda Jessel Virginia
- [Donor Wall 2022](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/2022-donor-wall/) - Thank you at all our patrons! Your generosity helps preserve Meadow Garden for future generations. Meadow Garden Preservation Society Donations of $5000 or more Deen Day Sanders Cameo Society George Walton Society Donations of $1000 or more Kate Cook Mary King Givens Pamela Hendrix Mary S. Kuntz Jane Mellor Ansley Saville Janie Seglund Jane St.
- [Donor Wall 2021](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/2021-donor-wall/) - Thank you at all our patrons! Your generosity helps preserve Meadow Garden for future generations. Meadow Garden Preservation Society Donations of $5000 or more Mrs. Deen Day Sanders Atlanta Chapter George Walton Society Donations of $1000 or more Mary King Givins OB McCorkle CPT James Kell Chapter Octavia’s Legacy Donations of $500 or more Brenda
- [Volunteers](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/meadow-garden-volunteers/) - Thomas, the Cat in the Tricorn Hat, has been a volunteer at Meadow Garden for 8 years. His duties include guiding visitors to the historic house, helping in The Gift Shop at Meadow Garden, participating in the Children's Program, and other duties as assigned. But Thomas can't do it all. He needs your help! For
- [Awards and Recognitions](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/awards-and-recognitions/) - 2024 Preservation Award Historic Augusta Each year, Historic Augusta recognizes organizations that have made significantcontributions to the preservation, of historic sites. Meadow Garden was selected for the award based on the extensive work related to our Long-Range Preservation and Restoration Plan. Porter Fleming Grant 2024 by the Trustees of the Academy of Richmond County The
- [Contact](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/contact/) - Contact us to find out more about Meadow Garden We can be reached Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at 706-724-4174 or Help preserve Meadow Garden! Follow us on FaceBookInstagramTripAdvisor
- [Privacy Policy](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/privacy-policy/) - Who we are Meadow Garden is the home of George Walton, signer of the Declaration of Independence, and is historic house museum. Our website address is: https://historicmeadowgarden.org. What personal data we collect and why we collect it We value your privacy. Please read this privacy policy carefully before using our website. Comments Our website does
- [Historic Cellar](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/historic-cellar/) - The crew from Landmark Preservation was here in the early spring of 2020 to remove non-historic plaster from the cellar walls. This painstaking work revealed the original brick, early plaster, and early vertical boards. The project was accomplished very carefully, one section at a time. It revealed the original sill of the Walton portion of the home, which
- [Historic Staircase Revealed](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/historic-staircase-revealed/) - The stairway in the first-period area of the historic house has been restored. The original staircase was removed then the addition to the home was built around 1835. At that time, a much larger staircase was constructed in the main hall. By restoring the stairs in the first period part of the house, we can
- [Historic Roof Uncovered](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/historic-roof-uncovered/) - In the summer of 2019, Meadow Garden completed the historic porch restoration project. After this, the crew from Landmark Preservation, LLC started the project to restore the early period roofline on the oldest portion of the home.
- [Porch Restoration](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/historic-porch-restoration/) - The historic front porch restoration at Meadow Garden began in January 2019.
- [History](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/dar-history/) - DAR and Meadow Garden Preserving History The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) was founded in 1890 with the mission of promoting historic preservation, education, and patriotism. Therefore, what could better fulfill this mission than preserving the home of a signer of the declaration? In 1900, DAR purchased Meadow Garden, home
- [Preservation](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/historic-preservation/) - Historic preservation helps tell the story of our heritage. In 1900, the Daughters of the American Revolution purchased Meadow Garden to protect the endangered home of George Walton, signer of the Declaration. With this, the organization began a proud tradition of preserving this historically significant building. "Meadow Garden is stronger to-day than many modern wooden
- [Logos](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/logos/) - MG logo black (K), 2000 pixels wide, transparent .png MG logo white (KO), 2000 pixels wide, transparent .png MG logo black (K), 500 pixels wide, transparent .png MG logo white (KO), 500 pixels wide, transparent .png MG logo black (K), 300 pixels wide, .jpeg MG logo with white fill, 2000 pixels wide, transparent .png MG
- [Repointing the Cellar Walls](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/repointing-the-cellar-walls/) - Repointing the cellar walls at Meadow Garden was a meticulous project. After removing the non-historic plaster from the walls of the cellar, the original brick walls were exposed for the first time to our preservation team who quickly identified areas of need. The variation in material composition was evident. Much of the brick appeared to have
- [Historic Cellar Doors](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/historic-cellar-doors/) - The historic cellar doors under the restored porch at Meadow Garden are once again ready to welcome visitors. Work has recently been completed to repair the doors and move them back to the original location in line with the exterior wall. The board and batten double doors lead from the exterior under the porch into
- [Reopening Information](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/historic-house-tour/reopening-information/) - Historic Meadow Garden is carefully monitoring the rate of COVID-19 in the CSRA and has been engaged in ongoing discussions with local public health experts. We are pleased to announce that Historic Meadow Garden is to the public on by appointment only. To help ensure physical distancing and a safe, comfortable experience, we will be limiting each

## Timeline Stories

- [Georgia Moves From British Rule](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/timeline/georgia-moves-from-british-rule/) - Just one month after George Walton becomes president, the Council of Safety resolves to arrest the royal governor. In this move, Georgia declares it's own independence from British rule.
- [Captain in of Second Company](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/timeline/captain-in-of-second-company/) - George Walton, Esq. is commissioned as the Captain of the Second Company in the First Regiment of Foot Militia in the province. His commission is again signed by the royal governor.
- [Do Attend at the Liberty-pole](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/timeline/do-attend-at-the-liberty-pole/) - George Walton - along with Noble Jones, Archibald Bullock, and John Huston - puts his name on a call requesting, “all persons within this province do attend …” the Provincial Congress.
- [To Georgia](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/timeline/to-georgia/) - In 1769, George leaves Virginia and moves to Savannah, Georgia. He apprentices with Henry Younge to read the law.
- [Called to Military Service](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/timeline/called-to-military-service/) - George Walton is commissioned as a lieutenant in the Second Company of the First Georgia Regiment of the militia. Georgia is still a colony and the commission is signed by 'His Excellency Sir James Wright, Baronet,' royal governor of the Colony of Georgia.
- [Builder's Apprentice](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/timeline/builders-apprectice/) - He received an education, but in 1765, George was released from his uncle's guardianship when he apprenticed to builder Christopher Ford to learn a trade.
- [Passing of his Father](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/timeline/passing-of-his-father/) - The will of George's father, Robert Walton, was probated on June 25, 1750, leaving his wife Mary Hughes Walton with four young children.
- [The Business of Congress in Philadelphia](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/timeline/4898/) - After signing the Declaration of Independence, George Walton spent his Christmas in Philadelphia. With British forces closing in, the Continental Congress adjourned from Philadelphia for safety on December 12 and reconvened in Baltimore on December 20. Three delegates remained behind: George Walton, Robert Morris, and George Clymer. The men were appointed as a Special Committee
- [To Philadelphia](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/timeline/to-philadelphia/) - On May 1, George Walton receives a letter from Lachlan McIntosh to deliver to Button Gwinnett. Walton would also carry a letter from Archibald Bullock to John Adams, which he would deliver to him in Philadelphia on June 29. From Walton's own correspondence, we know he spent time in Williamsburg along the way, where he
- [Words to Inspire](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/timeline/words-to-inspire/) - In a letter to John Adams, many years later, George Walton recalls how inspired he was by Adams' speech in the Congress on July 1, 1776.
- [Political Suggestions](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/timeline/political-suggestions/) - George Walton is in Philadelphia as a delegate to the Congress. Back at home, much of Georgia was in the hands of the British. Walton and the other Georgia delegates, William Few and Richard Howley, are concerned that a potential peace settlement under uti possidetis might leave much of the south in British control. George
- [No Longer in Congress But Still in Service](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/timeline/no-longer-in-congress-but-still-in-service/) - After not being reappointed as a delegate to Congress, George Walton prepared to leave Philadelphia after the end of his term in September. However, he remained in the city through Christmas due to George Washington’s call for a hearing for General Robert Howe, of which Walton was a principal witness. Walton wouldn’t appear in court
- [Home to Georgia by Christmas](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/timeline/home-to-georgia-by-christmas/) - George Walton was still in Philadelphia in November of 1782, while Dorothy was already traveling back to Georgia with their servants and possessions. George wrote to a former clerk, Seaborn Jones, on November 17 that he expected “to be at home by Christmas.”
- [Most Welcome Tidings](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/timeline/most-welcome-tidings/) - As Governor Walton navigates the twists and turns of politics in early Georgia, he must have also worried for the fate of his young wife Dorothy. On November 18, 1779, Thomas Morris wrote a letter to George Walton, which he probably would have received weeks later during the Christmas season. Morris tells that Mrs. Walton
- [Freedom and a New Assignment](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/timeline/most-welcome-freedom/) - The British inform Gen. Lincoln that Col. Walton had been exchanged and is no longer a prisoner of war. Earlier in August 1779, the Continental Congress had appropriated $500,000 for the pay of Georgia troops with the instruction that the money be provided to the Governor and Executive Council of Georgia as "established agreeable to
- [Captured at Sea](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/timeline/captured-at-sea/) - With Savannah under British control, George Walton arranges to send his wife Dorothy to go by sea to Charleston to stay with family, probably her older sister Mary Camber Brisbane. With Dorothy is an enslaved woman named Cloe; Cloe's infant son Charlie; and another enslaved woman, Clarissa. The first night at sea, the ship encounters
- [Christmas 1778: The Siege of Savannah](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/timeline/christmas-1778-the-siege-of-savannah/) - During the Christmas season in 1778, more than 3,000 British soldiers under Lieutenant Colonel Archibald Campbell approached Savannah by sea. George Walton was a Colonel with the Georgia forces of not much more than 800 men under American Major General Robert Howe. In the battle, Col. Walton is shot in the leg then captured by
- [Home to Georgia for Christmas](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/timeline/home-to-georgia-for-christmas/) - Late in 1777, George Walton would return from Philadelphia to Savannah. Through the next months, he would restart his law practice, be made a Colonel in the Georgia Militia, purchase a house on Heathcote Ward - what is now Telfair Square - and marry Dorothy Camber.
- [Signing of the Declaration](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/timeline/signing-of-the-declaration/) - The delegates to the Second Continental Congress sign the engrossed copy of the Declaration of Independence.
- [Second Continental Congress](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/timeline/second-continetial-congress/) - Archibald Bullock, Lyman Hall, John Houston, Button Gwinnett, and George Walton are selected to represent Georgia as delegates to the Second Continental Congress. Only Hall, Gwinnett, and Walton will attend.
- [Remaining in Georgia](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/timeline/remaining-in-georgia/) - In his diary, John Adams records that Archibald Bullock and John Houstoun, Esquires, and the Rev. Dr. Zubly, appear as Delegates from Georgia. George Walton does not attend. His time in the Continental Congress is yet to come.
- [Orphaned](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/timeline/orpahaned/) - Just seven years later, guardians are selected for the children of Robert and Mary Hughes Walton. The two youngest children, Sally and George, go to live with their uncle George Walton, brother of Robert Walton, and his wife Martha Hughes Walton. The couple eventually have 13 children of their own.
- [Born in Virginia](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/timeline/born-in-virginia/) - George Walton was born in Cumberland County, Virginia, probably between September 1749 and February 1750. On September 5, 1749, Robert Walton added a codicil to his will. He mentioned three children and “the child my wife now goes with." George would be this child, the youngest of Robert and Mary Hughes Walton.
- [Committee of Intelligence](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/timeline/committee-of-intelligence/) - A motion was made and seconded, that a Committee of Intelligence be appointed, which being agreed to, it was ordered that William Young, David Zubly, Stephen Drayton, Daniel Roberts, John Glen, Edward Telfair, William Ewen, Joseph Clay, and George Walton, Esquires, be that Committee. From the Revolutionary Records of the State of Georgia, Vol. I
- [Council of Safety](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/timeline/council-of-safety/) - The Council proceeded to the election of a President by ballot, when George Walton, Esq., was found to be duly elected and took his seat accordingly. From the Revolutionary Records of the State of Georgia, Vol. I
- [The Assembly Meets in Augusta](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/timeline/the-assembly-meets-in-augusta/) - On November 23, a messenger brings word to Gen. Lincoln that the Georgia Assembly met in accordance with the state constitution and chose William Glascock as Speaker.
- [George Walton Elected Governor](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/timeline/george-walton-elected-governor/) - The assembly elects George Walton governor.
- [Vote for Independence](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/timeline/vote-for-independence/) - George Walton casts his vote for American Independence.
- [Selected a Delegate](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/timeline/selected-a-delegate/) - The Provincial Congress elected five delegates to the Second Continental Congress at Philadelphia: Archibald Bulloch, John Houstoun, Noble Wymberly Jones, George Walton and John Joachim Zubly.
- [Secretary of Provincial Congress](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/timeline/secretary-of-provincial-congress/) - George Walton is elected as secretary of the Provincial Congress. Archibald Bulloch is elected president.
- [Friends of America](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/timeline/friends-of-america/) - “You will permit us most earnestly to recommend to you a steady perseverance in the cause of Liberty, and that you will use all possible caution not to say or do anything unworthy of so glorious a cause; to promote frugality, peace and good order, and in the practice of every social and religious duty,

## Categories

- [Timeline Stories](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/ctl-stories/timeline-stories/) - All timeline stories.
- [Christmas During the Revolution](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/ctl-stories/christmas/) - Timeline of George Walton’s activities during the American Revolution.
- [Seventeen Seventy Five](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/ctl-stories/seventeen-seventy-five/)
- [Seventeen Seventy Six](https://historicmeadowgarden.org/ctl-stories/seventeen-seventy-six/)