The museum is open from 11 AM to 3 PM Thursdays, Fridays, and the first four Saturdays each month.

Groups of 6 or more who want to come at a time other than our normal business hours may send us an email by pressing the CONTACT US button below to arrange a special tour of the museum.

Admission to the museum is free. Donations, Memberships, and Sponsors are GREATLY APPRECIATED.

This money is used to maintain the museum and to create and enhance displays. To donate, renew your membership or sponsorship, OR to become a new member or sponsor, scroll down and click on the appropriate button below.

In order to meet the increasing interest in the museum, we are always looking for additional volunteers. Volunteer opportunities include: tour guides, historic research, general maintenance and gardening. Consider being a part of this great group of history loving friends. If you are interested, please press the contact button below and let us know.

Upcoming Events

Southern Ghost Girls Paranormal Investigations

Friday, September 19, 2025

Saturday, September 20, 2025

RECENT REVIEWS

Valerie W Locke

Trevecca Griffin

Valerie W Locke

July 2025 5 STARS

I've been visiting the area for over a decade, but on this last trip, I discovered Tabor House for the first time while driving through town. My family and I are huge history buffs, so stumbling upon this was a real treat!

We were warmly welcomed upon arrival and offered a free tour of the property. Traveling with young children can be tricky, but the tour guides were thoughtful and provided a scavenger hunt to keep the kids engaged throughout the tour.

We learned that Tabor House also hosts a ghost tour-style event! Unfortunately, we couldn't attend this time, but I LOVE that it's an option. What a fun offering!

Bob Dennis

Trevecca Griffin

Valerie W Locke

July 2025 5 STARS

It was a great place to visit. It was informative and very interesting. It provided a lot of the history of the house and the surrounding area. A nice date or fun spot with the family!
100% would recommend and would do again!

Idk Man

June 2025 5 STARS

Very nice place to learn and explore its history. Thought it was very interesting and cool to see all the artifacts and to hear all the stories that went along with them. I loved going upstairs and seeing all the carvings of people that stayed over 100 years ago. Very good experience

Trevecca Griffin

June 2025 5 STARS

Excellent!

Tara Davis

June 2025 5 STARS

Always love visiting the people are friendly and knowledgeable. Lots of displays to look at.

Doreen Kirchner

June 2025 5 STARS

Wonderful experience!
Both of the tour volunteers were highly knowledgeable in the history of the Tabor house, family, and all of the area. The Veterans room was really cool, as well as the weapons room and parlor. It was all very interesting! And it is free! We highly recommend it!

Southern ghost girls at the tabor house history museum

Paranormal Investigation

The Southern Ghost Girls are returning to the Tabor House History Museum on Friday, September 19th, and Saturday, September 20th.

They are known for their paranormal investigations at many, many locations throughout the Southeastern United States. They have been to the Tabor House History Museum in the Fall of 2024, and again this past Spring. Each evening has been an enlightening experience for all of the visitors as they discovered spirits associated with the house, the artifacts within the house, and some associated with the early inhabitants in this area.

Find out more about the Southern Ghost Girls at: https://southernghostgirls.com/

Tickets

Tickets for the Tabor House events are available at:

Friday, September 19th: Tickets are not on sale yet.

Saturday, September 20th: Tickets are not on sale yet.

Get your tickets early. Many of their events sell out quickly!

About the Tabor House Museum

Donated to the Gilmer County Historical Society in 2008, the Tabor House was built in the late 1800's and is one of the oldest family home in the city of Ellijay. Step back in time at this Victorian-era home filled with artifacts of North Georgia's history of the Cherokee Indians, early settlers, local history, the Civil War, and military history.

We welcome visitors to tour the Tabor House Museum either self-guided or with a volunteer who can share interesting details about the Tabor House and the displays.

Tours are FREE.

Donations are appreciated.

The Tabor House Museum is open 11am-3pm Thursdays, Fridays, and the first four Saturdays of each month.

For group of 6 or more people who want to visit at a time other than our normal business hours, please contact us in advance to schedule a time.

The museum is open March 20th to December 13th 2025.

Located in Downtown Ellijay, behind the Gilmer County Court House at 138 Spring Street

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The Gilmer County Historical Society, Inc. (formerly Historic Preservation Society) was formed in 2004. In 2007 the organization’s name was changed and a 501c3 non-profit was formed.

We believe that every town has a history, and that history involves persons, localities, and incidents which may be highly important to know for years to come.

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BJ Reece Apple House

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706-276-3048

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706-273-7437

Jim Daugherty

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Mountain Oasis Cabin Rentals

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706-276-4343

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The Davie Family

Chris Wang State Farm

706-276-1300

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Artillery of the American Civil War

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Tabor House Museum

The museum is open from 11 AM to 3 PM Thursdays, Fridays, and the first four Saturdays each month.

RECENT REVIEWS

Valerie W Locke

Trevecca Griffin

Valerie W Locke

Bob Dennis

Trevecca Griffin

Valerie W Locke

Trevecca Griffin

Trevecca Griffin

Trevecca Griffin

Southern ghost girls at the tabor house history museum

Paranormal Investigation

Tickets

Preserving & Educating

About the Tabor House Museum

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