Cannonball House

The Cannonball House will be CLOSED on Saturday, September 19, 2020. We will re-open on Monday, September 21, 2020 at 10:00AM. - The Cannonball House Staff

Today, July 20th, we will be closing CBH at 1 p.m. Last tour at 12 p.m. Thank you!

Happy Friday! Just a reminder, The Cannonball House will be CLOSED on Saturday, July 4th, 2020 in honor of Independence Day. We will re-open on Monday, July 6th, 2020 at 10:00AM. May everyone have a safe weekend!

New books available at Cannonball House gift shop. Come see us!

In case you've missed it, The Cannonball House is OPEN for tours! We are sanitizing daily and have hand sanitizer for our guests that request it. We will be practicing social distancing during tours for the benefit of our employees and guests. We ask that anyone who is unwell or who has recently been exposed to the Covid-19 virus please stay home. During the month of June we are excited to show our exhibit "Brides of Georgia". Not only are there wedding gowns are on di...splay throughout the house, but also wedding memorabilia from prominent Maconites. The three photographs are just 3 of the brides whose wedding dresses are in our collection. Come join us for a tour and see the craftsmanship of these beautiful pieces up close! Our hours are Monday-Saturday, 10am to 3:30pm. Come see us!

We are reopening this Monday, June 1, 2020 for public tours. We are sanitizing daily and have hand sanitizer for our guests that request it. We will be practicing social distancing during tours for the benefit of our employees and guests. We ask that anyone who is unwell or who has recently been exposed to the Covid-19 virus please stay home. We are celebrating brides during the month of June. Our exhibit "Brides of Georgia" will feature displays of the numerous beautiful bridal gowns in our collection, along with other memorabilia that you'll love. Our hours are Monday-Saturday, 10am to 3:30pm beginning Monday, June 1st. Do you have a favorite bridal party photo or memory? Please share it here so we can all enjoy. Come see us!

We will reopen Monday, June 1st! YAY! Our staff will follow CDC guidelines and hand sanitizer will be available for visitors. Stay tuned for more info. We hope to see you very soon!

#GivingTuesdayNow is a new global day of giving and unity that will take place on May 5, 2020 in addition to the regularly scheduled Dec 1, 2020 #GivingTuesday as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. #GivingTuesdayNow is an opportunity for people around the world to stand together in unity--to use their individual power of generosity to remain connected and heal. Giving Tuesday Now takes place on Tuesday May 5th. Donations may be made online... at gagives.org; then search for 'Friends of The Cannonball House' to make your donation. Or if you'd rather send your donation directly to us, that's great too (The Cannonball House, 856 Mulberry St., Macon, GA 31202). You can even call us and make your donation via credit card (745-5982, Monday-Friday 10am-3:30pm). May 5th is the official #GivingTuesdayNow date but you don't have to wait until then if you'd like to make your donation now-that works too! Due to Covid-19 The Cannonball House lost funds we normally count on to operate. The Cherry Blossom Festival, our BBB event, tours and other events during this period provide 15-20% of our annual budget, so the loss of all these has definitely had an impact on our beautiful museum. Thank you friends for any donations you'd care to make. You all make a difference and we love each and every one of you. See more

One positive thing about the current state of affairs is that our small staff can continue working despite our museum being closed to the public. Our archivist Wayne is using this downtime to catalogue our extensive Southern history and Civil War library, which consists of hundreds of books mostly donated by UDC members. Our staff is also cleaning the house, too. Pictured: Judge Holt's desk in the Judge's Bedroom, photo credit to board member Sherrié Raleigh.

Some history with our archivist, Wayne! #VirtualTours

Some history with our docent Jessie!

Out of concern for the safety and health of the Cannonball House staff, as well as the visitors that visit this historic home, THE CANNONBALL HOUSE is temporarily closed to the public. ~The Cannonball House Staff