Oak Hill & The Martha Berry Museum, Historical mansion and educational museum in Mount Berry, United States.
Oak Hill is a Greek Revival mansion with extensive gardens built in 1884, located on the Berry College campus. The estate contains museum exhibits, an original log cabin, and documents the connection between this family and the founding of the Berry Schools.
After Civil War damage, the original 1847 Victorian farmhouse was replaced in 1884 with a Greek Revival structure. This rebuilding coincided with the founding of the Berry Schools and marked the beginning of the site's use for educational purposes.
The name Oak Hill refers to the oak trees surrounding the property that define its character. Visitors see how the rooms reflect the life of a wealthy late 19th-century family while also revealing the site's role in the region's educational history.
The site is relatively small, so visitors can explore it in about 1 to 2 hours. The walking paths and gardens are well marked, and visitors should be prepared for stairs when touring the mansion.
Freeman's Cottage, a separate building on the grounds, served as servant quarters and later as student housing until 1951. This small house provides insight into an often-overlooked part of the estate's household history.
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