TABOR HOUSE MUSEUM IS OPEN MID MARCH THROUGH MID DECEMBER.
Tabor House Museum
One block off the square at
138 Spring Street
Ellijay, Georgia
Honoring the History and Heritage of North Georgia
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.
RECENT REVIEWS
Thomas Goulding
May 2026 5 STARS
An incredible step back in time. Each room has a different facet of Ellijay and North Georgia history.
This is a phenomenal opportunity for students, and seniors, tourists and locals to see what life was like in the "old days" Highly recommend a day trip to the Tabor House.
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Ken Waddell
April 2026 5 STARS
As soon as you cross the threshold, you feel like you’re part of the rich history of Gilmer County. It’s amazing how many people have donated, loaned, and spent time arranging the most intriguing artifacts from the past 175+ years. Doug and Judy Piette took us from room to room, adding context and incite to each display. Do yourself a favor and plan a visit soon!
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Albert Carbonell
March 2026 5 STARS
A very interesting and instructive place with very friendly people who love what they do. A must-to-see if you stop in Ellijay
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Sarah Cleckler
December 2025 5 STARS
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Anna Harvey
November 2025 5 STARS
Such a cool historical house! The tour guides were so friendly and knowledgeable. I really enjoyed my visit. Highly recommend!
Naomi Moore
October 2025 5 STARS
This is the 3rd time we have visited the Tabor House and we learn new things each time. We could visit another 10 and it would be the same. This museum is RICH with local history as well as US history! We had three guides in period costume. They kept our group engaged the whole time. I love learning history through the stories of families. Thank you, Gilmer County Historical Society. We appreciate you!
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Malisa B
October 2025 5 STARS
This was a pleasant surprise near the town square. The gentlemen that gave the tour were both very informative and knowledgeable on the house and county history. It is definitely worth seeing when visiting Ellijay.
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Liz Casner
October 2025 5 STARS
Wonderful displays unique artifacts and excellent personnel. Highly recommend as a must see house and museum.
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Roger Clark
September 2025 5 STARS
Rick did a detailed slow walk throughout the Tabor House. Very knowledgeable and answered our questions.
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Keith Harris
September 2025 5 STARS
Brenda Monk
September 2025 5 STARS
Wonderful displays unique artifacts and excellent personnel. Highly recommend as a must see house and museum.
Wonderful displays unique artifacts and excellent personnel. Highly recommend as a must see house and museum.
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Ellen Harris
September 2025 5 STARS
No entrance fee but they do suggest a donation. Thoroughly enjoyed the guided tour of Tabor House Museum! Both volunteers were extremely knowledgeable about the history. We would love to visit during the Christmas holidays!
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Lawrence Cusumano
August 2025 5 STARS
My wife and I had a wonderful experience at the Tabor House. Met with the host Karen and Dan
Both extremely knowledgeable and so informative of the history to Cherokee and Gilmer Counties and local towns especially Ellijay.
Strongly encourage everyone to make the visit. They made for a great day trip for us and we plan to visit the area again.
Thank you Karen and Dan we very much appreciated the time spent with us and the personal interactions
Preserving & Educating
The Tabor House Museum honors the history and heritage of our county and region.
The museum contains artifacts and donated items related to Cherokee history, early settlers, local history, the civil war, and military history.
About the Tabor House Museum
Leased to the Gilmer County Historical Society starting 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 19th to December 5th 2026.
Located in Downtown Ellijay, behind the Gilmer County Court House at 138 Spring Street
The Gilmer County Historical Society, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation that runs the Tabor House History Museum.
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.
THANK YOU SPONSORS
Bronze Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
BJ Reece Apple House
https://www.reeceorchards.com/
706-276-3048
A Little Baked Bakery and Tea Room
https://www.alittlebakedbakery.com/
706-273-7437
Jim Daugherty
Kerri and Chris Shoemaker
Blue Ridge Mountain Moving
706-632-5449
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Mountain Oasis Cabin Rentals
https://www.mountainoasiscabinrentals.com/
706-276-4343
Ardin Chastain
The Davie Family
Chris Wang State Farm
706-276-1300
Lowes Home Improvement
East Ellijay
706-515-1800
Gold Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Pick Ellijay
Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce
Steve and Anita Newsom Nail
Jim Scarr
Artillery of the American Civil War
470-295-2202
Faith, Hope, and Charity Thrift Store
706-635-3035
Antiques on North Main
https://www.antiquesonnorthmain.biz/
706-698-1950
Daniel Puckett
Dan's Plumbing Repair
706-515-5760
Steve and Kathy Igou
Thank You for Your Support!
Whether you help through monetary donations, purchasing items in our store, or volunteering your time, thank you. We couldn't accomplish our goals of preserving history and educating others without the help of supporters like you.
The Gilmer County Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) organization, so your donations are tax deductible.