a southern trilogy

We really enjoyed this tour. Have visited all sights before but had company in who wanted to see them. I enjoy having different people in the houses to give you the history. Each one usually has an area that they are particullary interested in. Probably wouldn't be interesting to younger children. Each house is about an hour tour

It is a trek but if you're intersted in historical sites go here. The tours are very informative on the history of the house. Plus Rosewell is a beautiful town with amazing antique stores. I would buget 1 hour per home maybe and half an hour if you also want explore outside too.

The value of information to see these three estates is unmeasurable. I enjoyed each visit. The docents are very informative and courteous.

These three historical homes are all wonderful and staffed by knowledgeable docents. Each house is different, so it is not repetitive at all. The Archibald Smith Plantation shows how the wealthy planter lived and includes outbuildings such as the barn and cookhouse. Bulloch Hall is a bit more grand as it is the home of the mill owner and grandfather of Teddy Roosevelt. Barrington Hall is the most lavish, an incredible Greek Revival style mansion, and is where the founder of Roswell lived. I think everyone who lives in the Atlanta area should visit as the amount of history is invaluable. You can purchase the Southern Trilogy Pass (a discount from purchasing tickets at each house individually) and visit the homes all on one day or on different days or months.

Enjoy the three beautiful historic homes in Roswell. So many original buildings in addition to the houses, and a lot of original artifacts that belonged to the people that built the homes and enjoyed living there. ENJOY !

The three homes we saw-Bulloch Hall, Barrington Hall and Smith Plantation were well worth the visit to Roswell, but I would not take young children. Each home tour started on the hour and lasted close to an hour. We did the first two that are close to each other then took a break and ate some pie at The Pie Hole and got a drink. We did the Smith place last. It was a very interesting tour if you're into historical homes. The docents give you very detailed information about each of the families.

Beautiful mansions. great guided tours and an opportunity to step back in time. We bring family, friends and business associates and it gets great reviews

Shame the timing is not better, with three homes on a combined card these are good value, but all tours start on the hour so you have an hour to wait between each as the tour takes nearly an hour once the guide has sold/checked tickets, so you can not go from one to the other. How about doing one on the half hour! This would cut the visit to amore manageable four hours.

This tour package was a fantastic value (especially with the Groupon) to get a historical perspective of Roswell, the founders of the city, and other historical figures. The docents at each of the houses were very knowledgeable and willing to answer questions.

We only toured one of the mansions due to time constraints, but enjoyed the tour guide and history. Very well preserved.

I took my sister to these charming homes when she was in town for a short visit. Each home has a different character. The host at each house was excellent telling us many good stories. If you have the time I would highly recommend seeing all 3 because it gives you a different perspective on what life was like when Rowsell began.

Pros: As I stated in my reviews for Bulloch and Barrington themselves, the tour guides are amazing and the history is known and retold throughout the tour. Most of the original pieces are still in the homes, most of it being beautifully carved handmade furniture.Cons: To see all three homes you must arrive by 1 on the dot. Otherwise you can't see them all.Other: I recommend going to Bulloch first as they have a gift shop where the trilogy pass can be purchased.The Archibald Smith Plantation still has its outbuilidngs and you can go look around in them.

The homes and the grounds are very beautiful but the tours don't tell the whole story. How the land once belonged to the Cherokee Indians who were driven out of the area by the Federal government once gold was discovered there. The famous Trail of Tears tells the story. (One tour even says the Cherokee home they used while building their mansion was "abandoned" by the Cherokee family.) And how the families made their money not only on the backs of the slaves but also the mill workers who worked from "can't see to can't see" and children as young as six worked six days a week. A good link to listen to the history of the mill area is http://www.visitroswellga.com/roswell-mills.html. Wish I had known about that before I came home, it would have enhanced my visit. The federal government finally stepped in and put limits on the working conditions. Mill work was not only unhealthy due to the lint but also very dangerous. So I enjoyed the homes but felt like the people who lived there were really not all that the tour guides made them out to be, not exemplary citizens but more looking out only for themselves and their families.

Mr. Douglas,I am from Missouri and working in the Atlanta area for a time. My only day off is Sunday and I spent a part of today in Roswell. While the homes were beautiful I have to give kudos to Jane Streek who guided the tour of the Smith Plantation. I LOVED her tour!!! The plantation was fascinating and beautiful and it would have been great with just that. However, Jane's knowledge and more importantly, her passion for what she does made it over the top. You have a true jewell in both the plantation and in Jane. I hope you will pass along my thanks to her once again. I've already recommended it to some friends and will continue to do so. Have a blessed week!Debbie Waggoner