Sidney Lanier Cottage, Gothic Revival museum in Macon, Georgia, United States.
The Sidney Lanier Cottage features four original Victorian rooms decorated with period furnishings and personal artifacts from the 1840s era.
Built in 1840 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972, this house marks the birthplace of poet and musician Sidney Lanier.
The museum displays first editions of Sidney Lanier's poetry collections and his silver alto flute from the Peabody Orchestra performances.
The Historic Macon Foundation maintains the property at 935 High Street, offering guided tours and educational programs about 19th-century Georgia.
The cottage holds the designation of both a Landmark of American Music and a Landmark of American Poetry, reflecting Lanier's dual artistic talents.
Operator: Historic Macon Foundation
Website: http://historicmacon.org
GPS coordinates: 32.83747,-83.63654
Latest update: March 24, 2025 19:30
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