Tag: History

The Hawkinsville Opera House was built in 1907 by W.R. Gunn at a cost of $16,470 with the best acoustics and seating arrangements of the period. Many entertainers performed at this venue including vaudeville comedian Oliver Hardy, humorist Lewis Grizzard, along with the Ocmulgee Symphony Orchestra. In 1973, this location was listed on the National Register of Historic Places and Read more...

The Newberry Foundation was established to honor the Newberry family’s legacy in middle Georgia, which spans more than two centuries, from slavery to the 21st century. Since 2010, the Foundation has worked to preserve the Black history in Hawkinsville, their ancestral home, build community and provide educational opportunities. The Center offers 1 hour guided tours for groups of 10 or Read more...