The Cannonball House Reviews

A delightful remembrance of the ante-bellum South. May it and its history forever stand as a shining example of the courtesy, patriotism and reverence of our Southern heritage and as a fortress against those who seek to erase all vestiges of the War for Southern Independence.

Beautiful home that has been restored to its original luster. Very well-maintained and a great place to visit. Women dressed in period costume lead tours and share stories of the home and those who lived there and in the area. They read stories to the children and serve juice and cookies. The library is wonderful and it is a great place for those who live in town, ad well as out of town, to visit.

The docent was very knowledgeable. The home has been well maintained and has a long history. Civil War buffs will enjoy museum. There is an actual Griswold revolver and facts about Samuel Griswold.

Amazing tour and very much worth the time to go and see the beautiful home.

Very educational tour thanks to Wayne our tour guide.

Went with my sister to this historic mansion, we visited on a slow day which was fantastic for us as we ended up getting a personal tour with just my sister and I. The docent was extremely knowledgeable and very personable. The information he provided and the the way he conveyed his knowledge was very enjoyable. Would highly recommend a visit to any history buff and the furnishings were lovely to see as well.

Exceptional historical property with a wonderful staff!

Tons of history in this house, guided tour, great prices!

Beautiful Antebellum home, filled with period antiques. Gorgeous!!!

Absolutely fantastic. My tour guide Brenda was fantastic she answered all of my questions her and the other gentlemen that were running the place went above and beyond to find out information for me. I recommend this place to anyone.

Amazing place to take your family as part of a history study or for the armchair historian in pursuit of experiences relating to local history going back to before the Civil War. I recommend it after touring the Ocmulgee mounds for reasons that become clear during the guided tour, which was well worth the money.

This immersive and well-maintained museum house offers a tantalizing glimpse into the private life of Judge Asa Holt, his family, and his slaves and servants and the world which they inhabited. Situated within a strong historical context, while not losing sight of the personal details which give history flavor, the Cannonball House offers a unique and fascinating look at Macon life before, during, and after the War Between the States.

The museum is divided into several parts: the gardens, the main house, the kitchen house, and a well-stocked and impressive museum shop located in the main house. The tour covers the main house and the kitchen house and details both the history of Macon and the stories of the Holt family, as well as the provenance of some of the more interesting artifacts and pieces of furniture in the house. The history of Wesleyan College also features prominently in the history of the Cannonball House.

The kitchen house provides ingress to the stories of the enslaved persons who labored at Cannonball House, whose lives are covered with remarkable detail considering how few narrative details remain about them.

As mentioned, the museum shop is small but packed and is stocked with decorative items, books, art, and other charming pieces. It would be an excellent place for gift shopping or to find a memorable keepsake for one s trip to Macon.

The best part of the Cannonball House, however, is the docents. Our guide, Jesse, was extremely knowledgeable and could answer every question we had, from the function of certain pieces of furniture to Holt s political persuasion.

I would consider the Cannonball House to be a must-visit for anyone interested in history who is visiting Macon. Be sure to check out their website for upcoming events, as the Cannonball Host also hosts unique parties and social events to really help make history come alive.

I have zero issue with Cannonball House itself. It is a lovely property, and the Museum is likewise wonderfully maintained and highly informative. My issue is with the docent who was giving us a tour this particular day. We have been on endless house tours the past two years as we have just built a antebellum Greek revival style home recently, and are slowly but surely filling with antique/historic furnishings from the appropriate time period... not replicas. Our 9 year old daughter has accompanied us to these house tours, however reluctantly, and actively lives in our home with our furnishings and her own bedroom is finished with antiques. All of this is to illustrate that she is aware of the expense, delicate nature, and proper handling of said items. Almost immediately upon starting the tour, the souvenirs began making remarks to my daughter about not touching, not approaching, not wandering, etc. None of which my daughter was doing. Instead of politely expressing our asking that she be cautious, or speaking to myself or my husband about her concerns, she instead became sharper and harsher with my daughter who came near tears. Ultimately I took my daughters hand and led her out and to the gift shop without a word so that my husband could finish the tour himself. Of the dozens upon dozens of home tours we have taken (GA, AL, MS, LA etc.) I have never had anyone treat my child in such a manner in front of me and without benefit of addressing myself or my husband as her parents... granted, she has never warranted being spoken to in such a way as her behavior has never justified it. Sorely disappointed, and hopefully addressed as so many of these homes rely on donations. Again, no issue with the house, just use discretion if you are traveling with your children.

A wonderful place to visit to learn about the history of Macon. So much more information than just about the Cannonball house

We had an excellent tour guide named Wayne. He knows more about history of both the north and the south than anyone I know. I have been to the Cannonball House before and still learned so much. My friend from Indiana really loved it!

Wonderful tour with a friendly and knowledgeable guide. It is a must see activity.

Really cool to see a house that survived the civil war. We dont have many buildings that exist from that era

One of the few places open in Macon at this time. Delightful your. Well worth the visit.

Very interesting. History and the tour guide was knowledgeable,
Gracious,and knew her history well. I truly enjoyed my tour.

Wonderful educational experience. Great staff and friendly atmosphere!! Would recommend to anyone!!

Not as grand as the Hay House but worth the trip. Only $6 to get in

Pre-Civil War Southern charm. Rich history to be learned of the 19th century living. Also home to several significant artifacts from Alpha Delta Pi and Phi Mu sororities. There are some pieces that originally belonged to the Hay House. The gift shop is well stocked with books and vintage collectables.

Lots of Civil War Memorabilia and the tour guides are extremely knowledgeable and friendly! There's also a gift shop with books and other Civil War items! Highly recommend this historic site!

This is a great piece of history right in out back yard.

Great old antebellum house with rich history. Loved the garden!

Our guide was fabulous! He was extremely knowledgeable of not only the house but of the town and surrounding areas! He was able to answer any questions we had and was overall very passionate about teaching the history. The house was well maintained and contained both original furniture as well as added in items that would have been appropriate for the time period (backstory included in the tour). I thoroughly enjoyed this tour and would go again.

Very personable curators. Also very knowledgeable.

So much history in this house. Our docents were wonderful, husband, wife and daughter.

We were fortunate to have a tour of this historical residence by expert historian and writer, Michael Dann Hayes. If possible, visit during the week for a small group tour. He has a wealth of knowledge to share.

Everything was very interesting. A lot of local history to be shared here. The tour was great. She really made an effort to include the kids.

One of Downtown's treasures, great place to visit for the history buff, as well those seeking Macon's past..