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Brown House Museum

An 1850 house now presents Washington County history through period furnishings and local artifacts. Exhibits connect household life with subjects such as pottery, kaolin and the Civil War; the house was used by Sherman during his passage through Sandersville.

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What to expect

An 1850 house now presents Washington County history through period furnishings and local artifacts. Exhibits connect household life with subjects such as pottery, kaolin and the Civil War; the house was used by Sherman during his passage through Sandersville.

Sandersville · Free admission / tourism-listed · Browse the house and county exhibits

Brown House Museum · 268 North Harris Street, Sandersville, GA 31082

Wed & Fri 2–5pm; Sat 10am–3pm

The historical society lists Wednesday and Friday 2–5pm, Saturday 10am–3pm, and Monday by appointment. City and state tourism pages list different weekdays; call ahead.

  • Period rooms and furnishings
  • Washington County artifacts
  • Local industrial and Civil War history

Before you go

  • Call 478-552-1965 to confirm the day's opening because official listings disagree on weekdays.
  • Explore Georgia lists free admission; confirm any special-tour arrangement directly.
  • Ask about accessibility: the state tourism listing describes the museum as partially accessible.

Sources & visitor information

Venue and visitor-bureau information checked on the dates below. Follow these links for current hours, admission and access.

Visitor information phone: 478-552-1965

Check the organizer’s latest details before leaving; schedules and availability can change.

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