Culture, History, Historic House
The Eagle Tavern is one of the earliest surviving structures in Oconee County. The Eagle Tavern was built before 1801 and possibly as early as 1794 when Watkinsville was a frontier town on the edge of Creek and Cherokee Indian Territories. It is believed by some that this site was once called Fort Edwards and served as a gathering place for early settlers who needed protection from attacks by the many Creek and Cherokee Indians who flourished in this area.
Art
GMOA presents diverse, scholarly exhibitions of art in all media and from all periods; American paintings from the collection are on view in 4 galleries.
Arboretum, Botanical Garden, History, Nature Centers, Science, University
A beautiful headquarters home furnished with late 18th and early 19th century antiques to include porcelains and paintings.
Botanical Garden
The State Botanical Garden of Georgia, a unit of the University of Georgia, is a 313 acre facility featuring various theme gardens, plant collections, a conservatory, and over 5 miles of nature trails.