jarrell plantation

A little off the beatin path, stop in Juliette on the way. Very well preserved and explained by the State of Georgia. Give yourself plenty of time,(1-2 hours) as the Plantation is spread out. Check out the visitors center before exploring. This will prepare you better for the experience. Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. The Ticket price is alittle high.

The plantation was kept in the family for over a century so everything here is original, including the location of the buildings. At the Visitor's Center, there is a 15 minute film that tells the history of the land, the family and the farming practices of the day. The 1/2 mile loop around the property takes you to all the buildings, including the sawmill, covered well, barn, original plantation house built in 1847, the privy, the evaporation house, and another house built in 1895 by one of the family members. Each building is well marked with a sign explaining the purpose of the building and the year it was constructed.

We were visiting family and they took us here. What wonderful history! We watched a 15 min film prior to exploring the grounds and it is definitely a MUST.

The Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site is a cotton plantation and state park in Juliette, Georgia. Located in the red clay hills of the Georgia piedmont, the site stands as one of the best preserved examples of a "middle class" Southern plantation. The Jarrell Plantation's buildings and artifacts all came from one source, the Jarrell family, who farmed the land for over 140 years.We enjoyed looking around this nice park. I really enjoyed learning about the plantation and the staff were very nice. I loved to taste the typical dishes directly cooked in the farmer's house. There was a display in the new welcome center, that shed light on the slaves that worked the plantation. The video showcasing the Jarrell family and their life on the plantation was great. We took our time and spent about 2 hours there.There weren't any activities going on the day we were there but the Visitor Center indicated that there were many days that had demonstrations and other special activities at the Plantation.

The plantation is now part of the Georgia park system. The fee is very reasonable, and walking the loop is a great way to get a feeling for the life our ancestors carved out of the earth. There was a couple of displays in the new welcome center, that shed light on the slaves that worked the plantation. The video showcasing the Jarrell family and their life on the plantation was great. We took our time and spent about 2 hours there...well worth it.

We really enjoyed looking around this nice park. We came out here to get the geocache that is in the park. I really enjoyed learning about the plantation and the staff were very nice. Would like to visit again sometime.

Found a few reviews of Jarrell Plantation on Trip Advisor & we decided to give it a try. We were not a bit disappointed. We started out watching the movie of how the Plantation came to be and then proceeded to take the walking tour. The homes & farm buildings are wonderfully preserved and it was great that we were give a guide book to take along that explained each building's purpose and history. There weren't any activities going on the day we were there but the Visitor Center indicated that there were many days that had demonstrations and other special activities at the Plantation. If you are a history buff, something like this is very enjoyable. There's a small gift shop inside the Visitor Center if you'd like a "homemade" type of souvenir and an operating B&B on the property.

Wonderful Tripadvisor folks, please note: There is not a "sort of visit" category for some of our trips - we take my dad a lot of places hwen he visits, but that doesn't fit into any of your categories. Perhaps you could add a general "family" one without children, for such situations! : )My husband, my father and I thoroughly enjoyed our meandering walk-through tour of the plantation. Hubby and I learned a lot, and the equipment brought back fond memories for my Dad. The only warnings I have are: (1) Part of the walk is somewhat strenuous, particulary for some folks, with uphill grades. And be sure to wear thick shoes, as part of the walk is on loose gravel. (2) you might want to go in the Spring or Fall, as the Summer is a little hot there and if you do go in Summer, by all means, spary Off first!! But otherwise, we had a great experience. It's so nice when visitors can tour at their own speed as Jarrett allows; after all, some people are more interested in one exhibit than another, some people are not able to keep up with a speedy tour and others have hearing issues that interfere. And in that vein, the informative orientation/history video is very helpful to the hard of hearing, as it has subtitles! We highly recommend Jarrell, and may go back in the future, for special events.

We did 3 plantations during our recent tour and this one was the best. Well organized pleasant staff and some historical information to review at the headquarters.Self tour go at your own speed, with reference manual to give more details on the attractions. Stuff is well documented by signage and buildings are a great example of turn of the century farms.Not much on slavery, but it is discussed in the history centre.

I last visited this Plantation for a Fourth of July Festival. It was a wonderful experience. As a former Iowa Farm Kid I was impressed with the preservation of a way of life from another time frame.

This place has tons of history. You are able to walk around the plantation and see how people lived in the old days. The property has been kept up very well. You can also stay at the Jarrell Bed and Breakfast if you want to make a trip out of it.

The history that is here is amazing.. I love to visit places dating to the 1800's. You really felt like you were going back in time. The front staff was very knowledgable about the plantation if you have questions.

We love learning more about history so enjoyed our stop here. After viewing the museum and movie, we walked around the outbuildings and learned even more.

The plantation is located in the Jarrell Plantation State Historic Park. Here you see a cotton plantation of both pre- and post-Civil War vintage. There are 2 plantation homes--the original 1825 one and the "newer" 1895 one. Although not on the property, you can see the exterior of the 1925 plantation house that is now a B&B, still owned by the Jarrell family. On a self guided tour, you tour the 2 earlier plantation homes mentioned above as well as other buildings found on the plantation. At the entrance you will receive a map and a booklet describing the site. If you think that the plantation homes were like George Washington's Mount Vernon, you get a real eye opening experience here. The 2 earlier homes are very different than the other plantations I mention above. Although you drive on a dirt road for a short distance, your visit here will give you a view of southern plantation life different than most of us have seen before. If you want to learn how a cotton plantation owner on the low economic rung lived, come here. Plan at least an hour. An incentive is that it isn't far from the Whistle Stop Cafe of "Fried Green Tomatoes" movie fame. The web site is http://www.gastateparks.org/JarrellPlantation.

I am so glad the Jarrell family donated this to the state. It truly is a place where you can see and appreciate how difficult life was over a hundred years ago. The farm/plantation is well manicured and offers a great 1/2 mile self-guided tour with FAQ sheet and maps. It maybe out of the way, but well worth your time. We made a Saturday of it along with Indian Springs and High Falls State Parks.