meadow garden

I planned my visit in part because, as a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, I wanted to support one of our state properties. I really did enjoy my visit and found this historic home to be quite unique. For $5 each, we were given a tour by a very knowledgeable guide, who told us about George Walton, the house's owner, and life during the period. The house's architecture was also unique, as it is actually two homes that have been combined into one. For any history buff's visiting Augusta, this house is a must see.

I especially like revolutionary war history and this house (thank goodness) was preserved. George Walton was an important GA figure of the time period and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. I appreciated being able to see this house.

Built in 1794 by George Walton, the Youngest signer of The Deceleration of Independence ,it is in Great Well cared for condition . Original House Intact with an 1840 addition to one side . All of the Furnishing are Fantastic period pieces of the18th. Century !

This place is a real gem tucked away near Walton Rehab on the Augusta Canal. It is the first house purchased in Georgia for the purpose of Historic Preservation. In 1976 it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Daughters of the American Revolution purchased the house in 1900 to save it from the wreckers. This was the country home for George Walton who named it Meadow Garden. Walton was one of the three signers of the Declaration of Independence from Georgia. George Walton and his wife Dorothy Camber moved into the original four room house in 1792 and lived there until about 1804. About 1815 another house was combined with the older house. The wonderful furnishings and decorating inside the house reflect the era that the Waltons lived there. The furnishing on the 1815 side reflect early Victorian. None of the furnishings were owned by the Walton family. All furnishings have been purchased by the DAR or donated by members and friends of the DAR.