A breathtaking avenue sheltered by live
oaks and Spanish moss leads to the
tabby ruins of Wormsloe, the colonial
estate of Noble Jones (1702-1775), a
physician and carpenter who arrived in
Georgia in 1733 with James Oglethorpe
and the first group of settlers from
England. After his death at the
beginning of the American Revolution,
his once-thriving estate fell into
disrepair, but his descendants revived it
in the 19th century. The state of Georgia
acquired most of the original plantation
in 1973.
Today, visitors can view a museum with
artifacts unearthed at Wormsloe, as well
as a short film about the site and the
founding of Georgia. A scenic nature trail
leads past the tabby ruins to a living-
history area where, during programs,
demonstrators in period dress exhibit
the tools and skills of colonial Georgia.
The site hosts several events throughout
the year, including the “Colonial Faire
and Muster” in February, which
highlights aspects of 18th-century life,
such as music, dancing, crafts and
military drills.
oaks and Spanish moss leads to the
tabby ruins of Wormsloe, the colonial
estate of Noble Jones (1702-1775), a
physician and carpenter who arrived in
Georgia in 1733 with James Oglethorpe
and the first group of settlers from
England. After his death at the
beginning of the American Revolution,
his once-thriving estate fell into
disrepair, but his descendants revived it
in the 19th century. The state of Georgia
acquired most of the original plantation
in 1973.
Today, visitors can view a museum with
artifacts unearthed at Wormsloe, as well
as a short film about the site and the
founding of Georgia. A scenic nature trail
leads past the tabby ruins to a living-
history area where, during programs,
demonstrators in period dress exhibit
the tools and skills of colonial Georgia.
The site hosts several events throughout
the year, including the “Colonial Faire
and Muster” in February, which
highlights aspects of 18th-century life,
such as music, dancing, crafts and
military drills.
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