Displaying an exceptional late Greek Revival design, the Ware-Lyndon House is an exquisite historic mansion dating back to the 1840s. It is the last remaining estate in the now-defunct Lickskillet neighborhood, which was once a trendy and affluent part of Athens. Explore the house to admire its exquisite interior, filled with period décor and fixtures.
As you walk up the sets of outdoor steps, between the shrubs and flowers of the front yard, appreciate the elegant design of the white portico and the redbrick façade, with its multiple chimneys marking the corners of the house.
Inside, visit the display room for the many artifacts related to the house and its role in the history of Athens. Among the highlights are an empire settee from around 1804, a late-Victorian embroidered shawl and a pre-World War I dress with a pink sash. Plaques marking the various relics provide further information about each piece.
Download a written tour guide and a podcast from the official website for further details about the house and its collections. The complex also regularly exhibits art displays as part of its Lyndon House Arts Center.
Chat with the staff and fellow visitors about the history of the house, which was constructed by the preeminent local physician Edward R. Ware in the middle of the 19th century. The site initially contained a large woodland area and stretched as far as the Oconee River. Learn about successful pharmacist Edward S. Lyndon, who bought the house in the 1880s and was the owner of a millwork company.
The Ware-Lyndon House is located at the northern part of the city center of Athens, just west of the Oconee River. From the Georgia Theatre, walk north for a little more than 10 minutes to reach the building, which is open Tuesday through Saturday from morning until late afternoon. It is free to enter.
Explore the surroundings for other treasures such as the Athica Athens Institute, the Classic Center and the Athens Warehouse Historic District.
