If you want the feeling of a truly old fashioned Christmas, visit the Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home in Rome, Georgia to see their display of Christmas decor from Major Ridge’s time, the Civil War era, Victorian era, and the 1930s, 40s, and 50s. It is fascinating to see the changes from one period of time to another. A display of toys from different periods will also be on display for your enjoyment.

This exhibit will be on display from December 2, 2011 through January 14, 2012. The museum hours are Wednesdays through Saturdays 10 AM to 5 PM. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors, and $2 for students. For more information, call 706-291-9494.

On December 11, 2010 from 5 PM to 8 PM, Oak Hill and the Martha Berry Museum will be all lit up for the Christmas season.  Take a walk through the grounds of the Oak Hill Estate to enjoy all the beautiful Christmas decorations. Many fun, festive things will be going on including: trolley rides, children’s crafts, string instrumentalists, storytelling, and much more. Santa Claus will be sitting on the front porch so you’ll want to make sure you stop by and visit with him before you leave.

Admission to this event is $10 per car, $20 for vans and buses. Contact 706-368-6775 for more details and information.

Oak Hill and the Martha Berry Museum is located at Berry College near Rome, Georgia at:
2277 Martha Berry Hwy. NW
Mount Berry, GA

The end of  the year is nearing and October and November are a great time to get away and relax. If you live in Rome or around Atlanta then you can get away for the weekend at a nice cozy cabin in the Blue Ridge Mountains. No need to burn up that precious vacation time, here are two cabin rental companies that are less than two hours from Rome.

Chatsworth Georgia is only an hour: Wilderness View Cabin Rentals has a number of luxury cabins for rent. they all have hot tubs and some even have full size pool tables. Enjoy leather furnishings and each cabin is secluded on its own acreage. The resort borders Fort Mountain State park and most of the cabins have spectacular views of the Cohutta Wilderness area. Just take GA-225 North.

Blue Ridge Georgia is less than 2 hours: Southern Comfort Cabin Rentals manages cabins for a number of owners in Blue Ridge and they are very selective about which cabins make it into their rental program. If you prefer the town of Blue Ridge then this is the place for you. It’s just under a two hour drive from Rome.

If you decide to get away let us know about your experience in the comments.

Storytelling has never been spookier than it will be at the Chieftains Museum on October 30, 2010.  To get into the Halloween spirit, The Seven Hills Tellers will share some scary stories with guests of all ages beginning at 7:30 PM. Scarier stories for older listeners will be told at 8:30 PM. Admission for this event is $4 for adults and $3 for children.

On Halloween, October 31, 2010, the S.P.I. – Southern Paranormal Investigators will be visiting to share the results of their findings on their investigation of the museum, the museum grounds, and Grizzard House. They will have their equipment available and will answer questions of the curious. As part of the evening, they will let you become a mini investigator.  Cameras are encouraged as you never know what you might see. There will be after dark outdoor activities so if you would like to join in, make sure to wear proper clothing. Admission is $4 for everyone 12 years old and up. This event is not recommended for anyone under 12. For more information and details about these events, contact 706-291-9494.

The Chieftains Museum – Major Ridge Home is located at:
501 Riverside Parkway
Rome, GA