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Oatland Island Education Center

Savannah, Georgia

History

Oatland Island Education Center is an environmental education center and Savannah's zoo. The Center is located on 175 acres of woodlands and marsh and is home to more than 40 indigenous species. The staff provides environmental education programs.

Oglethorpe University Museum

Atlanta, Georgia

Art, Culture, General, History, Library, Specialized, University

The Oglethorpe University Museum is a fine art museum committed to the exhibition of figurative/realistic art that is often international, spiritual, and/or mystical in nature.

Old Bullochville Courtyards Shops

Warm Springs, Georgia

Culture, General, History, Historic House, Specialized

Adjacent to Main Street Warm Springs is a group of eight buildings surrounding a half-acre park designed to represent the old town of Bullochville. These buildings house eclectic shops offering merchandise ranging from collectibles and antiques to children's clothing and squeaky shoes.

Old Fort Jackson

Savannah, Georgia

General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Military, Park, Science, Specialized

Old Fort Jackson exhibits Civil War artifacts, shows video presentation, cannon displays, summer daily cannon firings and gift shop.

Old Jail Museum and Genealogy Research Center

Sandersville, Georgia

History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Specialized

Explore a Victorian Era conjoined jail and sheriffs' home, one of a few known to exist today. Tour the old jail cells, original locking mechanism and graffiti left behind by prisoners. The old gallows yard is adjacent to the jail. The Genealogy Research Center can be found in the home portion. A library filled with historical books on Washington County and adjacent counties and states is available for researchers. The center is also a repository for family books, files and other Washington County history. While you are visiting, listen or watch for evidence of the ghost “Essie,” believed to inhabit the historical home. Researchers will be glad to share their stories about their experiences with this popular ghost.

Old Mill Museum

Moreland, Georgia

History, Historic House

Museum of "things" from the home, the farm, the country store, and Moreland Knitting Mills from 1900-1945.

Oxford Historical Shrine Society

Oxford, Georgia

History

The Oxford Historical Shrine Society is located in a 1841 Greek Revival style building. Also, on the site is Kitty's Cottage which in part precipitated in 1844 the split of the Northern and Southern Methodism.

Ocmulgee National Monument

Macon, Georgia

History

The Ocmulgee National Monument is a monument to the Mississippi people. They were later known as Ochise Creek and later known as Creek.

Okefenokee Heritage Center

Waycross, Georgia

Archaeology, Art, Culture, History, Historic House, Library, Specialized

For over thirty years the Okefenokee Heritage Center has sought to illustrate the history of the Okefenokee region and act as a venue for the artistic talent of the people who live here. The OHC has worked to refine and clarify the information found in its exhibits. One dynamic aspect about history is that it is always being made, so our story also grows. In the near future the OHC will be adding two new exhibits on two of the area's native sons, stage and screen actor and social activist, Ossie Davis, and rock legend, Gram Parsons. Both are from the Waycross, Ga. area and both achieved international fame.

Old Campbell County Historical Society

Palmetto, Georgia

History, Historical Society

Pending

Old Jail Museum

Roberta, Georgia

History

The Old Jail Museum houses law enforcement archives of Crawford County.

Old Jail Visitors Center

Dawsonville, Georgia

History

The Old Jail has a cabinet display in the entrance hall and items in the upstairs jail cells.

Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center

Columbus, Georgia

History

Oxbow Meadows is located near the Chattahoochee River, within a hardwood wetland habitat. Inside visitors will find exhibits, live animals, and hands-on opportunities for exploring the natural history of the region.