The City of Milledgeville presents the 4th of July Independence Day Firework Celebration on Friday, July 4th at just after dark on the campus of Central Georgia Technical College!

The parking lot at the campus will be closed off for the event. Suggested viewing areas for the fireworks include Walter B. Williams park and the parking lot of the Board of Education.

Sweet Southern Summertime Vibes in Sparta!

Kick off your weekend at the Sparta FRESH Farmers Market—every Friday from 1–6 p.m. (or until they sell out!) at the Mushroom Factory/Shoots and Spores in historic downtown Sparta, where Elm Street meets Powelton Avenue and crosses Hamilton.

Shop fresh produce, local goods, and enjoy that small-town charm. Each market is a new experience as you can also enjoy arts and crafts, book signings by local authors, and more!

Come for the finds, stay for the fun!

Celebrate Independence Day with a stirring 4th of July Organ Concert at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, honoring the United States’ 249th birthday!

Held in the sanctuary and featuring the new Walker Organ, the free program includes crowd favorites and a historic performance of The Battle of Manassas by Blind Tom—believed to have played the piece in Milledgeville during the Civil War era. The concert also pays tribute to the 200th anniversary of Lafayette’s 1825 visit to the city.

Each year, Rock Eagle hosts hundreds of 4-H campers over the seasons. One of the biggest camp sessions happens the week of July 4th, so a special firework show for the campers is always a highlight.

The fireworks will take place Wednesday, July 2nd at dark. You are welcome to enjoy the display from across the lake, but not near the campgrounds.

Food, fire, and live music—Party in the Plaza is bringing the heat this summer!

Catch live performances by Fall Line Rambler, Colin Pennington, and Zeke Norris. Be wowed by fire artists Strange Bedfellows. Enjoy food from local vendors!

Saturday, June 14 | 5–9 PM

101 Floyd L Griffin Jr St. | FREE admission

Join a Lockerly Education staff member for an informal nature ramble around the property. Learn what’s blooming, what birds are singing, what bugs are flying, and all that nature has to offer!

Every Saturday 12:00 & 3:00 pm

Join a Lockerly Education staff member for an informal nature ramble around the property. Learn what’s blooming, what birds are singing, what bugs are flying, and all that nature has to offer!

Every Saturday 12:00 & 3:00 pm

Since its founding in 1842, the Central State Hospital Campus has been one of Milledgeville’s most fascinating and historically significant landmarks. Once home to the largest mental institution in the U.S. during the 1960s, Central State Hospital housed over 12,000 patients, employed 6,000 people, and spanned 8,000 acres of land. Today, the campus continues its legacy, serving around 200 patients on 2,000 acres of property.

Led by a former hospital employee, this two-hour guided tour offers a deep dive into the institution’s complex history, its evolving role in patient care, and the ongoing redevelopment efforts shaping the future of the site. Highlights include visits to Cedar Lane Cemetery and the Chapel of All Faiths (when accessible), each stop offering a look into the campus’s past.

Trolley Tour Dates: Select Saturdays at 11:30 AM

Departs from the Milledgeville Visitor Information Center

Tickets: $30 per person

Fully enclosed and climate-controlled trolley

Rain or shine – the tour operates regardless of weather conditions

Reserve Your Spot: Pre-purchased tickets are highly recommended and can be secured by calling 478-452-4687 or visiting the Visitor Center in person.

Accessibility: The trolley is ADA compliant, though moderate mobility is advised for those wishing to disembark at the Cedar Lane Cemetery and Chapel of All Faiths.

Hop aboard the town’s most iconic resident, “Milly the Trolley,” for a fully narrated tour of Milledgeville’s historic district!

Featuring grand architecture, beautiful squares, and historic neighborhoods, the sixty-minute tour provides an overview of Milledgeville’s history during its sixty-eight-year period as the capital city of Georgia. During the tour, guests will cruise the historic district via trolley and be escorted on a guided walk through the former statehouse square and St. Stephens Episcopal Church, consecrated in 1843.

Trolley tours are hosted on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 10 a.m., departing from the Milledgeville Visitor Information Center, and are offered rain or shine.

Tickets are $15 per person. Pre-purchased tickets are encouraged and may be arranged in person or by calling 478-452-4687.

Please note, the trolley is ADA compliant but moderate mobility is recommended for those who wish to disembark at the statehouse square and St. Stephens Episcopal Church.

Ghosts of Milledgeville: A Morning Walking Tour

Step into the shadows of the past on the Ghosts of Milledgeville Walking Tour. This guided experience leads you through downtown’s historic streets, sharing tales of local legends, unexplained encounters, and the spirits said to linger among us.

With stops at notable sites and stories rooted in our community’s rich history, this tour offers a respectful yet spine-tingling look at Milledgeville’s haunted heritage.

Tours begin at 5:30 PM on select Friday evenings
Departing from the Milledgeville Visitor Information Center (200 W. Hancock St.)
Tickets are $12 per person
Space is limited — reserve in advance by calling 478-452-4687 or visiting the Visitor Center

Moderate walking required; comfortable shoes encouraged

Experience Milledgeville in a new light — with stories that stay with you long after the tour ends.

Hop aboard the town’s most iconic resident, “Milly the Trolley,” for a fully narrated tour of Milledgeville’s historic district!

Featuring grand architecture, beautiful squares, and historic neighborhoods, the sixty-minute tour provides an overview of Milledgeville’s history during its sixty-eight-year period as the capital city of Georgia. During the tour, guests will cruise the historic district via trolley and be escorted on a guided walk through the former statehouse square and St. Stephens Episcopal Church, consecrated in 1843.

Trolley tours are hosted on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 10 a.m., departing from the Milledgeville Visitor Information Center, and are offered rain or shine.

Tickets are $15 per person. Pre-purchased tickets are encouraged and may be arranged in person or by calling 478-452-4687.

Please note, the trolley is ADA compliant but moderate mobility is recommended for those who wish to disembark at the statehouse square and St. Stephens Episcopal Church.

On Friday December 25th, the Milledgeville community will continue embracing a tradition that began in 2020. To recognize the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, the Menorah Lighting will take place at 6pm on West Hancock Street in front of The Local Yolkal Cafe. Anyone is welcome to attend. Rabbi Aaron Rubinstein from Congregation Sha’arey Israel and Rabbi Elizabeth Bahar from Temple Beth Israel in Macon will lead the group in prayer and song.

For more information about the event contact Jack Krapf at 478.696.2594.

Santa Claus is coming to Buffington's on Saturday, December 23rd from 6-8pm!

This is a FREE, fun-filled event that's perfect for the whole family. Don't miss this special opportunity to meet the big man himself!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Experience the festive holiday cheer at Georgia’s Old Governor's Mansion this Christmas. Holiday decorations reflect the time period, 1851-1853, when Governor Howell Cobb and his family occupied the beautiful home.

Tour the Mansion by candlelight for a unique experience and follow the sound of angelic voices to the hidden rotunda inside the house where musicians are gathered around the 30-foot Christmas tree on December 7th and 21st!

The Mansion will be fully decorated for the holidays and open for tours from Saturday, November 16th to Monday, December 23rd. The Mansion is closed on Mondays (except for December 23rd) and will be closed for Thanksgiving Sunday, November 24th to Monday, December 2nd.

Price: $10 per person, $7 seniors & pre-booked tours, $2 students

Lockerly in Lights will open on November 14 and will run every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night until December 21.

Thursday nights are drive through only, 6pm – 9pm.  Tickets $15 per car, cash only.  Advance tickets are not available for drive through nights.

Friday and Saturday nights are walk through only and advance tickets are required.  No exceptions.  Tickets can be purchased for 6:00pm, 7:00pm or 8:00pm entrance time.  Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children aged 3-12 , 2 and under are free. 

No Refunds. No Exchanges. No exceptions.

Lockerly in Lights will open on November 14 and will run every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night until December 21.

Thursday nights are drive through only, 6pm – 9pm.  Tickets $15 per car, cash only.  Advance tickets are not available for drive through nights.

Friday and Saturday nights are walk through only and advance tickets are required.  No exceptions.  Tickets can be purchased for 6:00pm, 7:00pm or 8:00pm entrance time.  Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children aged 3-12 , 2 and under are free. 

No Refunds. No Exchanges. No exceptions.

Lockerly in Lights will open on November 14 and will run every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night until December 21.

Thursday nights are drive through only, 6pm – 9pm.  Tickets $15 per car, cash only.  Advance tickets are not available for drive through nights.

Friday and Saturday nights are walk through only and advance tickets are required.  No exceptions.  Tickets can be purchased for 6:00pm, 7:00pm or 8:00pm entrance time.  Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children aged 3-12 , 2 and under are free. 

No Refunds. No Exchanges. No exceptions.

Join this holiday fun run through the holiday lights at Lockerly Arboretum! Run or walk at your own pace with no pressure.

$15 / person

Please bring a non-perishable item to be donated to the Chard Wray Food Pantry

For more information, contact (478) 452-2112

Georgia College's annual holiday dance extravaganza returns for its 28th year! Celebrate this festive tradition featuring dancers of all ages from the community dance and dance minor programs. Directed by Natalie King.

Shows will be held on December 13th and 14th at 7pm and December 15th at 2pm.

Georgia College's annual holiday dance extravaganza returns for its 28th year! Celebrate this festive tradition featuring dancers of all ages from the community dance and dance minor programs. Directed by Natalie King.

Shows will be held on December 13th and 14th at 7pm and December 15th at 2pm

Lockerly in Lights will open on November 14 and will run every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night until December 21.

Thursday nights are drive through only, 6pm – 9pm.  Tickets $15 per car, cash only.  Advance tickets are not available for drive through nights.

Friday and Saturday nights are walk through only and advance tickets are required.  No exceptions.  Tickets can be purchased for 6:00pm, 7:00pm or 8:00pm entrance time.  Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children aged 3-12 , 2 and under are free. 

No Refunds. No Exchanges. No exceptions.

Explore Greene County’s Rich History at the Upcoming Historical Tour

The Greene County Historical Society invites you to explore the rich history of Greene County through the Historical Tour. This unique event features over 20 stops at historic homes, churches, and other significant sites in Greensboro, Siloam, White Plains, Liberty, and Union Point, providing an exclusive opportunity to step back in time and appreciate the architectural beauty and cultural heritage that shaped our community.

Highlights include the charming Wildwood in Liberty, home of Angela and Scott Deering. Nestled in the woods and completed in 2005, this stone cottage incorporates elements from the 1870s Smith-Strickland house and other antique features from Siloam, White Plains, Penfield, and beyond, creating an ambiance that transports visitors to the past.

The tour also features the stunning Davis House in Downtown Greensboro. Built in 1874 by merchant and banker Charles A. Davis, this Italianate-style home includes an intact ironing house, tack barn, and root cellar. Crafted from handmade brick, it features unique architectural details such as bracketed eaves and terra cotta window accents. Inside, you'll find Atlanta-crafted woodwork, an octagonal library with black walnut shelving, and marble-top washstands with hot and cold water in each bedroom.

Whether you’re a history enthusiast or simply looking for an enriching way to spend the day, the Historical Tour offers a fascinating glimpse into Greene County’s heritage.

Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased by clicking the button below.

All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Greene County Historical Society, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving Greene County’s rich history for future generations.

“This event is a wonderful way to support the preservation of our local history while experiencing the charm and character of Greene County’s architectural landmarks,” said LaVerne Ogletree, President of the Historical Society. “We are thrilled to share this event withthe community and visitors alike.”