Announcements Roosevelt Day Essay CompetitionThis October will mark the 100th anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt's visit to the Berry College campus. To celebrate, we are hosting Roosevelt Day: Bringing 100 Years of History to Life, a two-day event featuring performances by world-renown historical impersonator, Joe Wiegand. As a part of the Roosevelt Day celebrations, we are challenging local 5th and 8th graders to compete in an essay contest about Theodore Roosevelt. First and Second-place prizes will be awarded to each grade. First place winners will receive a $100 savings bond and second place winners will receive a $50 savings bond; both sponsored by River City Bank. Click here to download the essay contest guidelines, entry form and agreement form. Upcoming Events September 18 - Historic Berry Bike Tours. Discover the history and legacy of the Berry College campus from the seat of your bicycle. This event is free and open to the public. Meet at Hermann Hall parking lot at 10 a.m. October 1 & 2 - Mountain Day. Celebrate Martha Berry's birthday with Berry College. The Museum will close at 3 p.m. to the public. October 1-31 - Roosevelt Exhibit. This October will mark the 100th anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt's visit to the Berry College campus. This exhibit explores the relationship between TR and Berry College. October 15 - Roosevelt Day: Bringing 100 Years of History to Life. Local Schools are invited to join a performance by world-renown historical impersonator, Joe Wiegand as he brings Theodore Roosevelt to life with his educational performances at The Cage Arena. This is a complimentary event for participating schools. Performance times are 8:30 a.m. 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to RSVP your classroom or school for this exciting event, contact Cheli Rouse at 706-368-6776 or crouse@berry.edu. Click Here to view Joe Wiegand and his performance at The White House. October 16- Roosevelt Day: Bringing 100 Years of History to Life. Join Oak Hill & Berry College as Teddy Roosevelt impersonator, Joe Wiegand reenacts TR's speech that he gave to The Berry Schools in 1910. When: 4 p.m. Where: Roosevelt Cabin, Berry College Stay after the performance to get a photo with Theodore Roosevelt!
October 23 & 30 - Haunted History Tours $5 per person. Limited seating is available. To RSVP, call 706-368-6775. Event Spaces at Oak Hill Directions to Oak Hill and The Martha Berry Museum
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Welcome to Oak Hill and the Martha Berry Museum, one of the finest attractions in Georgia. Oak Hill and the Martha Berry Museum opened in 1972 as a historic house and history museum. Our mission is to tell the story of Martha Berry and Berry College through exhibits, events, and educational programming.
The tour begins at the Martha Berry Museum where guests can tour the permanent exhibit that traces the evolution of the Berry Schools into Berry College. The Martha Berry Museum also includes an art gallery and temporary exhibits.
Oak Hill is the Greek revival home of Martha Berry, founder of Berry College. Visitors receive a guided tour of the dwelling led by Berry College students. Guests may also tour the home's three outbuildings, as well as Oak Hill's gardens.
The facilities and grounds are open to the public from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. However, we are closed for major holidays and the Saturday preceding Monday holidays. Check the campus calendar for exact dates of closure.
Oak Hill and the Martha Berry Museum is an All-America Selections Display Garden, on the register of Historic sites, and an AAA Star Attraction. We hope you enjoy your visit to this web site and we encourage you to come hear the story firsthand at Oak Hill and the Martha Berry Museum.
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