Short answer
Robert Toombs House State Historic Site is a partner site of Georgia State Parks in Wilkes County, near Washington. Hours: Thursday–Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults. Checked on its official page.
The home of Robert Toombs, planter, lawyer and U.S. senator, with a museum and guided or self-guided tours. Admission is cash or check only.
Plan it in three lines
Getting In
Cost: .
Thursday–Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.What to Do
The official page lists Educational Programs, Museum Exhibits and Picnicking.
Leashed dogs welcome outdoorsMake It a Day
A.H. Stephens State Park is about 15 miles away. Coming up near here: A Southern Perspective: America 250 in Augusta.
6 events within 50 mi
Robert Toombs House State Historic Site Hours
Days of the week
- Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year's Day.
A quick view of the usual hours. Seasonal changes and holiday closures are in the list below, so read that before you drive.
- Historic Site: Thursday–Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year’s Day.
What It Costs
- Admission: $8 (13 & up self-guided tours); $10 (13 & up guided tours); $6 (5-12); FREE (up to 4); Cash or Check Only; Group rates available with advance notice.
Where It Is and How to Get in Touch
- Address216 East Robert Toombs Avenue, Washington, GA 30673
- CountyWilkes (East Georgia region)
- GPS33.73583, -82.73450 (directions in Google Maps)
- Historic Site706-678-2226
- Official pagegastateparks.org/RobertToombsHouse
Dogs and Strollers
- Dogs: Georgia State Parks welcomes pets on a leash no longer than six feet, with the owner at all times. Pets are not allowed in park and historic site buildings, lodges, yurts, group camps, swimming areas or beaches (park rules).
- Strollers: the park does not publish stroller rules. Paths range from paved walks to rough trails, so call ahead (706-678-2226) if you need a stroller-friendly route.
What’s at Robert Toombs House State Historic Site
Facilities the park lists: Museum; Picnic Area; Bus Parking.
Things to do: Educational Programs; Museum Exhibits; Guided & Self-Guided Tours (10 a.m. – 4 p.m); Customized Tours — reservations required (10 a.m. – 4 p.m); Picnicking.
Events Coming Up Near Robert Toombs House
State parks and historic sites
- 1A.H. Stephens State Parkstate park15 mi
- 2Elijah Clark State Parkstate park20 mi
- 3Mistletoe State Parkstate park21 mi
- 4Watson Mill Bridge State Parkstate park28 mi
Events coming up
- 5A Southern Perspective: America 250Augusta48 mi
- 6America 250 Augusta History TrailAugusta44 mi
- 7UGA Spotlight on the Arts FestivalAthens39 mi
- 8Columbia County Fall FairGrovetown33 mi
- 9Mystic PizzaAthens39 mi
- 10Keb' Mo'Athens39 mi
Straight-line distances from the site’s GPS point. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable. The same places are listed below.
- On now through Feb 7, 2027A Southern Perspective: America 250, Augusta (about 48 miles away)
- On now through Dec 31America 250 Augusta History Trail, Augusta (about 44 miles away)
- On now through Nov 22UGA Spotlight on the Arts Festival, Athens (about 39 miles away)
- On now through Nov 15Columbia County Fall Fair, Grovetown (about 33 miles away, free to $10)
- Nov 10 – Nov 11Mystic Pizza, Athens (about 39 miles away)
- Nov 12Keb’ Mo’, Athens (about 39 miles away)
Events within 50 miles in the next 90 days from our Georgia event calendar, as of ; distances are straight-line from the site’s GPS point. The park’s own ranger programs and events are on the Georgia State Parks events calendar.
Nearby State Parks and Historic Sites
- A.H. Stephens State Park (state park, Taliaferro County), about 15 miles away
- Elijah Clark State Park (state park, Lincoln County), about 20 miles away
- Mistletoe State Park (state park, Columbia County), about 21 miles away
- Watson Mill Bridge State Park (state park, Madison County), about 28 miles away
More on It’s Georgia
- All Georgia state parks and historic sites, by region
- Georgia landmarks: national parks, state historic sites and National Historic Landmarks
- East Georgia: more places to go in the region
Source: the Robert Toombs House State Historic Site page on gastateparks.org (Georgia Department of Natural Resources), checked . Hours and fees change, so check the official page before a long drive. Spot something out of date? Tell us and we will re-check it.
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