Historic homes and sites in Brunswick, Jekyll Island, and Darien will be open for tours April 25-27 during the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation’s Spring Ramble. The event offers a rare opportunity to step inside private homes and explore significant architectural landmarks.
The tour begins Friday in Brunswick’s Old Town Historic District, where visitors will see homes reflecting the city’s maritime history. Saturday’s itinerary includes Windsor Park, showcasing Craftsman bungalows, Colonial Revivals, and mid-century ranch homes, as well as Jekyll Island’s National Historic Landmark District and lesser-known mid-century modern houses. On Sunday, participants will visit Darien, Georgia’s second-oldest city, and tour historic homes along with the restored Adam Strain Building, a two-story tabby structure believed to be one of the state’s oldest commercial buildings.
In addition to home tours, the event features dining experiences at historic sites. Attendees can enjoy dinner at the Queen and Grant in Brunswick on Friday, breakfast at Brunswick’s Old City Hall on Saturday, and an evening gathering at Indian Mound, the 1892 Jekyll Island retreat of Standard Oil magnate William Rockefeller. The weekend concludes with Sunday brunch at the Adam Strain Building.
The Georgia Trust’s Rambles have been offering exclusive access to historic properties for more than 50 years. The tours, held twice a year, draw hundreds of participants. Recent events have featured historic homes in Atlanta, Madison, and Macon.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit GeorgiaTrust.org.
