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Take a Tour of Augusta's Historic Ware's Folly  Built in 1818 for the exorbitant sum of $40,000, Ware's Folly was an architectural first for Augusta. This grand Federal-style house was built under the strict direction of Nicholas Ware, mayor of Augusta and U.S. Senator. The home's fluted pilasters, three-story elliptical staircase, and elegant bay windows served as tourist attractions then, and still enthrall visitors today. Ware's Folly became home to the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art in 1937 through the generosity of Mrs. Olivia A. Herbert. A wealthy New Yorker who often wintered in Augusta, Mrs. Herbert purchased and renovated the mansion to provide a permanent home for the Augusta Art Club as well as a living memorial to her daughter, Gertrude Herbert Dunn, who had recently died. Today major exhibitions of local and regional artists hang in the Institute's Main Gallery, while displays of art by area school children fills the first- and third-floor hallways. Exhibits typically rotate every six to eight weeks, offering visitors something new to see almost every time they stop by. Take time to explore this historic home and living landmark today. Ware’s Folly and its galleries are open to the public Tuesday – Friday from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Saturday by appointment only (24 hours advance notice requested). Admission is free! Our Education Department is always delighted to arrange guided tours for schools and other interested groups; please call two weeks in advance to schedule a time for your visit. If you are interested in volunteering as a docent, please click here for more details on our tour program. To receive further information, or to schedule a tour date, please click here or call us at (706) 722-5495. |
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