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Cannonball House The Cannonball House, named for damage sustained during the War Between the States, was built in 1853 Few structures of this type remain in the South today.

The Cannonball House is an example of authentic Greek Revival architecture containing fine period furnishings. The house is also the repository for the Founders’ parlors of the Adelphean (ΑΔΙΙ) and Philomathean (ΦΜ) societies, recreated from Wesleyan College, where they began in 1851 and 1852. The Cannonball House is home to several collections which contain important historical pieces, including an Adelphean Collection, Civil War and General Museum, Philomathean Museum, and the Servant’s Quarters. To learn more about these great Collections please look here. At the rear of the Cannonball House stands a quaint two-story kitchen built of hand-molded brick. The upper level of this house formerly served as quarters for the house servants. Learn more about what you’ll discover on a tour of the Cannonball House here. The Cannonball House is devoted to acquiring, conserving, interpreting, and exhibiting artifacts reflecting Georgia’s heritage from the antebellum through reconstruction eras. We strive to engage and inspire community members and visitors by presenting authentic and entertaining educational programs, exhibits, and special events through a wide range of history.

To our Facebook friends and followers, if you have come to visit the Cannonball House during the past couple of weeks an...
10/13/2026

To our Facebook friends and followers, if you have come to visit the Cannonball House during the past couple of weeks and showed up to the museum being closed, we are truly sorry.
For those of you that have visited over the past 10 years, you might have been on a tour with Wayne Dobson, our resident archivist and historian. He loved his job, loved meeting people from all over the world, and always said that he hoped whenever guests left the museum they would gain an appreciation for Macon and its history.
Last Tuesday, October 6th 2026 Wayne passed away at the age of 75.

Yesterday his family laid him to rest, and he was given the send off that he always said he wanted.

Due to health issues with other members of the Cannonball House staff, we will do our best to be back to regular operating hours as soon as possible.

Thank you all for your understanding,
The Cannonball House Staff

08/22/2026

Practicing 5 moves of swing dance. Etiquette class!

Learning to swing dance
08/22/2026

Learning to swing dance

Etiquette class: walking properly, how to walk upstairs, entering a room
08/22/2026

Etiquette class: walking properly, how to walk upstairs, entering a room

08/13/2026

Miss Elizabeth’s Academy for Young Ladies will be August 22nd from 10-12 pm. This class is for girls 3rd through 6th grade. Subjects include: Proper introduction, sitting and walking, setting a proper table, art of the fan. Cost: $12 per girl Registration is required. 478-745-5982 to reserve a space.

We still have spaces available for Miss Elizabeth’s Academy! Please call us at 478-745-5982 to reserve your daughter’s s...
08/07/2026

We still have spaces available for Miss Elizabeth’s Academy! Please call us at 478-745-5982 to reserve your daughter’s spot before they are gone.

Miss Elizabeth’s Academy for Young Ladies will be August 22nd from 10-12 pm. This class is for girls 3rd through 6th grade. Subjects include: Proper introduction, sitting and walking, setting a proper table, art of the fan. Cost: $12 per girl Registration is required. 478-745-5982 to reserve a space.

07/31/2026

Address

856 Mulberry Street
Macon, GA
31201

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 3:30pm
Thursday 10am - 3:30pm
Friday 10am - 3:30pm
Saturday 10am - 3:30pm

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+14787455982

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