Uncle Remus Museum - Eatonton, GA
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N 33° 19.270 W 083° 23.294
17S E 277687 N 3689438
ZipADeeDoDa, ZipADeeAye...My, Oh My What A Wonderful Day!
Waymark Code: WM6C2X
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 05/11/2009
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It was a wonderful day when we came upon this Museum on US 441 in Eatonton, Georgia, birthplace of Joel Chandler Harris. I grew up on Uncle Remus and Br'er Rabbit! And who could forget the Disney Classic "Song of the South" inspired by the stories of Mr. Harris.
From The Putnam County Chamber of Commerce:
"The Uncle Remus Museum is located in Turner Park, three blocks south of the courthouse on Highway 441 in downtown Eatonton. Turner Park was part of the original homestead of Joseph Sidney Turner, the “Little Boy” in the tales of Uncle Remus. The museum consists of a log cabin made from three slave cabins originating in Putnam County. The cabins are similar to the one occupied by Uncle Remus, the character made famous in the folklore tales of Joel Chandler Harris. The stories of Uncle Remus are captured in shadow boxes containing delicate woodcarvings of “de critters” humanized by the author. The shadow boxes illustrate twelve of Harris’ best known stories. The museum also features painted murals that authentically depict the years surrounding the Civil War during which the Uncle Remus stories are set. A focal point of the museum is the two pictures from the movie “Song of the South” donated by Walt Disney when the museum opened in 1963."
After touring the museum, be sure to take a stroll through the grounds. There are many treasures to be found here!
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
The attraction’s own URL: [Web Link]
Hours of Operation:
The museum is open daily 10 - 5. (Closed one hour for lunch).
Sunday hours are from 2 - 5.
Closed Tuesdays from November through March.
Admission Prices:
$1.00 Adults
Children under 8: $.50 cents
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Up to 1 hour
Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle Only
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