click all images to enlarge

Summer Tours

Open for tours from Memorial Day through Labor Day on Saturdays and Sundays, from 1 to 4 p.m.

Come and learn about Chief William McIntosh and the signing of the Indian Springs Treaty of 1825.  See the Federal style architecture and sit on the rocking chairs on the majestic porches.  Wander through the rooms of the hotel and see the hand-planed wide boards, wooden pegs, handmade bricks, etched windows, and the native stone used in the foundation.  Look at the displays of some old tools used in yesteryear, rope beds, spinning wheels and much more. 

Admission is $3.00 for an adult. Children accompanied with an adult are free. 

Special Tours or Rentals:    Please contact us to schedule group tours and rentals for the hotel and church at 770-775-3313 or at buttscountyhistoricalsociety@yahoo.com

Visit the Elizabeth Harris Garden  

This beautiful formal garden at the Indian Spring Hotel was dedicated to the former First Lady of Georgia, Mrs. Elizabeth Harris. The garden is filled with historic flowers and exquisite rose garden. It is maintained by both the Historical Society and the Villa of Flowers Garden Club.  We hope that you will come and see the spectacular blooms and the many species of butterflies that abound in the garden.

Upcoming Events Scheduled:

Spring Opening of the Village of Indian Springs - April 3, 2010. 

Come and shop for Easter. See the beautiful spring flowers in bloom. Please visit www.thevillageatindiansprings.com for further information.

  Native American Festival -September 11-12, 2010, from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m

Make plans to attend the 21st annual Indian Springs Native American Festival and PowWow to be held at the Indian Spring Hotel/Museum.  Bring your family to listen to the old stories, see the colorful Native American regalia, and enjoy the traditional music.  Hear the singing by noted artists and the beating of the ceremonial drums.  This year, back by popular demand, is Diamond Brown, noted Cherokee educator and native culturist, who created the educational field trip program entitled "Touch the Earth with the Native People" that tells the story of the Native Americans and their culture from the Native Perspective.  We are also welcoming Victor Wildcatt, who will be preforming the "Old Eastern War Dance."  Don't miss the Grand Entry at 1:00p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.  Visit the many Native American vendors featuring arts, crafts, and demonstrations.  The beautiful Indian Spring Hotel/Museum, built by Chief William McIntosh in 1823, will be open for tours and then take a stroll through the lovely Elizabeth Harris garden.  Perhaps you may even see some butterflies!!!   

The hours are from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm on Saturday and 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Sunday.   There is a donation of $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children under 12.  Infants are free. Free parking is across the street.  For additional information, please contact Trina Mansfield, at 770-655-5905, or e-mail t_r_m@etcmail.com

download pdf festival flyer       download pdf Booth Rental

  Southern Historical Quilt Show - September 30 - October 2, 2010

The Gardener's Quilts, in partnership with the Butts County Historical Society, presents the Southern Historical Quilt Show at the beautiful Indian Spring Hotel/Museum (ca1823) on September 30, October 1, and October 2.  Come and see this wonderful collection of historic quilts at the beautiful historic Indian Spring Hotel/Museum.  The show will run from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day.  Admission is $6.00 per person.   Free parking is across the street.

Seven Islands Artifacts ID Day - October 23, 2010

We are thrilled to host the fourth annual Seven Islands Artifacts ID Day at the Indian Spring Hotel/Museum from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 pm.  This event has become the Ocmulgee Archaeological Society's largest Artifacts ID Day in Georgia, with over 200 people bringing artifacts to be identified last year, some dating back to the Paleo Indian period which was 12,000 to 15,000 years ago.

The public is invited to bring their artifacts to be identified and dated by members of the Ocmulgee Archaeological Society. Archaeologist, Stephen Hammack and several other members of the Ocmulgee Archaeological Society will be on hand to identify Indian artifacts from all periods and historic artifacts from the earliest days of settlement. Of special note, Georgia Paleoindian Recordation Project Coordinator Jerald Ledbetter and John Whatley, author of “An Overview of Georgia Projectile Points and Selected Cutting Tools,” will be on hand to identify and record Clovis, Dalton, and other early projectile points. There will be several collections on display, flintknapping demonstrations by Dave Swetmon, and atl-atl a primitive weapons and friction fire demonstration by Kim Ruff. For event information contact W.J. Shannon  770-361-7185 or email  wjshannon123@bellsouth.net 

Download Artifact ID Day Flyer

Lighting the Night Celebration - December 4, 2010 

The Village of Indian Springs Christmas Opening, with the lights, decorations, and the sounds of Christmas, will open for the Christmas season. Plan to do your Christmas shopping in the specialty shops, have your child's picture taken with Santa and enjoy the carriage rides. See the www.thevillageatindiansprings.com for more information.

The Historical Society also participates in: Bluebirds and Bluegrass Festival at Dauset Trails (always the Saturday of Easter weekend) April 3, 2010.

 Indian Spring "Through the Ages" Celebration

Indian Springs Celebration "Through the Ages" was held on April 29th and 30th, 2006 and celebrated the 75th Anniversary of Georgia State Parks, the Re-opening of the Indian Spring Hotel and the Dogwood Festival. Many thanks go to our partners, the Indian Springs State Park, the Butts County Chamber of Commerce, and Dauset Trails for a highly successful event. Thank you also for all the donations and to all the volunteers who helped make this day possible.
      
         
    

     Eddie Travis, Butts County Commissioner; Frankie Willis, BCHS V. President
     & Restoration Director; Kelly Yielding, Chamber of Commerce; Dan Rowe,
     Deputy Commissioner, GA Dept of Economic Development; Melinda Atha,
     Executive Director Chamber of Commerce; Becky Kelley, Director, State
     Parks & Historic Sites; Harold Linnenkohl, GA DOT; Lonice Barrett,
     Governor's Office; & Sheri Hudson, BCHS President.