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Beneath the sun-dripped shade of towering oaks, Milledgeville still beckons travelers with
Hospitality and southern style can be found in Milledgeville from quaint Bed & Breakfast Inns to
Our charming Mainstreet city features dining options ranging from country rustic to southern-
AccommodationsHospitality and southern style can be found in Milledgeville from quaint Bed & Breakfast Inns to over 600 hotel rooms as well as spacious camp grounds. Whether you would like to meander on a white-columned porch while sipping a glass of ice tea or experience comfortable, inviting accommodations with just the right amount of amenities we have everything you need!...
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AttractionsBeneath the sun-dripped shade of towering oaks, Milledgeville still beckons travelers with impressive architecture, historic venues, a glistening lake, and an authentic arboretum. Stroll through our perfectly charming downtown, or take a trolley ride! Amongst the grand Antebellum homes lining the streets of Milledgeville there exists a wealth of cultural...
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Outdoor ActivitiesMilledgeville has so much more than just historic homes and museums to offer. Rent a boat and tour beautiful Lake Sinclair or enjoy a peaceful afternoon of fishing. If your children are more adventurous, you can take a self-guided tour of Bartram Educational Forest. If the boys just want to be boys, send them off to play a round of golf and the girls can enjoy a...
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Shopping & DiningFeaturing an abundance of shopping from our historic downtown to many specialty and antique shops, you will certainly find that perfect item! Our charming Mainstreet city also offers dining options ranging from country rustic to southern elegance. Whether it is fried chicken or filet mignon, we can accommodate whatever your palate desires!
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Trolley TourMilledgeville's Trolley Tour is the best way to take in the town. A drive through the landmark historic district includes rotating visits to the Old State Capitol, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Lockerly Hall, and the Stetson-Sanford House. The trolley tour is available Monday - Friday at 10:00 AM and on Saturday at 2:00 PM. The cost is $10.00 per person for adults and...
Central State Hospital Museum
Central State Hospital Museum
Broad Street - on the grounds of Central State Hospital
Milledgeville, GA 31061
Phone: (478) 445-4878
Fax: (478) 445-0926
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Overview
The Central State Hospital Museum, which is located in an 1891 Victorian depot, contains memorabilla that spans the history of CSH. From annual reports to medical equipment, to client's personal effects, the museum's contents tell the story of the history of mental health treatment in the United States and the unique story of the hospital once renowned as the largest " insane asylum " in the world.Central State Hospital Museum tours are available by appointment only. For more information regarding tours of the museum or for media inquiries, contact Kari Brown at 478-445-4878.
Central State Hospital first opened its doors in 1842, when the Georgia StateLegislature established the facility as the state's hospital for " Lunatics, idiotsand epileptics." The hospital survived the Civil War and the Great Depression and grew to its peak in the 1950's, with more than 11,000 patients and 100 buildings filled to capacity.Medical procedures we may consider "primitive" today were once the latest innovation in psychiatry. The museum offers a look into some of the highlights of mental health treatment, as well as a look back at the darker times, when the stigma of mental illness and mental retardation was at its height.
