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Q: When was Wisteria Hall built?
A: Wisteria Hall was built in 1795.

Q: What does Wisteria refer to?
A: Wisteria is a climbing, woody vine of the genus Wisteria in the pea family, with leaflets arranged in two rows along an axis and drooping purplish or white flowers. You will find a profusion of blooming wisteria that engulfs several of the tress in the yard every Spring.

Q: What is an Antebellum home?
A: An Antebellum home belongs to a period before a war, especially the American Civil War.

Q: Where did the name "White Columns" come from?
A: In 1958, Erskine and Vivian Wickersham purchased the home, and created a charming antique shop known as White Columns.

Q: What is the relation of Wisteria Hall to Pocahontas?
A: From 1827 to 1880, the home was the residence of Miss Maria Randolph, a descendant of Pocahontas.

Q: When is the Spring Tour of Homes?
A: This annual event takes place the first weekend in April.

Q: How old is Washington, GA in Wilkes county?
A: Wilkes county was formed, along with the First Constitution of Georgia in 1777. A charter for the town of Washington was issued in 1780.

Q: Is Washington, GA named after George Washington?
A: Yes, and this was confirmed by him on his visit to Georgia in 1791 as the first city chartered in his name.

Q: When and where did the Confederacy end?
A: It ended in May, 1865 in Washington, GA.

Q: How many historic properties are located in Washington, GA?
A: The National Register of Historic Places lists 21 properties that feature early American architecture. If you take the self-guided tour, there are 73 historic places to see.

Q: When is the annual Christmas Tour and Holiday Dinner?
A: This event is held the second Saturday in December.

Ladies Parlor - Winter holiday motif

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