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Oak Hill and The Martha Berry Museum

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Come tour the historic home of Berry College founder, Martha Berry, and the museum built and dedicated to preserve her magnificent legacy.
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Tours are available Monday - Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.. Occastionally we close for special events, so call 706-368-6777 to confirm times.

11/01/2026

The House o’ Dreams is rarely open to the public due to its remote location — but during our open house on November 7, you can experience this mountaintop retreat up close! Enjoy docent-led interpretation, explore the grounds at your own pace, and discover stories you won’t hear anywhere else.

During the event, visitors may travel up the mountain by shuttle from the Berry College campus or hike to the site independently at no cost. Reservations are required for the shuttle. Shuttle tickets are $18 for the public and $12 for Berry students, faculty, staff, and alumni, and include round‑trip transportation plus guided interpretation at the House o' Dreams.

🎟️ Tickets: https://buff.ly/zSANGea

Questions? Contact Oak Hill & The Martha Berry Museum at 706‑368‑6789 or [email protected].

(Photo by Emma-Louise Ramus)

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from Oak Hill & The Martha Berry Museum! 🎃

Looking for a last minute costume idea? Check out this picture showing the cast of a play called "The Wholesome Hilarity of Halloween" that was performed on campus in 1920. The cast included students, faculty, and staff from the Berry Schools.

We hope you have a "wholesome" and "hilarious" Halloween! 🍬

(Photo courtesy of the Berry College Archives)

10/27/2026

Fall is finally making its appearance on the Berry campus! 🍂🍁

After an especially long summer, we’re excited to see hints of autumn color beginning to emerge across campus. Berry is beautiful in every season, but there’s something truly special about fall. We have a feeling the photographer who captured this picturesque 1970 photo of Barnwell Chapel would agree!

What’s your favorite season at Berry? Share your photos in the comments or tag us in your posts!

(Photo courtesy of the Berry College Archives)

10/26/2026

From terraced gardens inspired by Italy’s Castle Nemi to panoramic views overlooking Rome and Lavender Mountain, the House o’ Dreams offers some of the most breathtaking scenery on Berry’s campus. Explore the grounds and enjoy the landscape design that makes this site so magical during our open house on on November, 2026.

During the event, visitors may travel up the mountain by shuttle from the Berry College campus or hike to the site independently at no cost. Reservations are required for the shuttle. Shuttle tickets are $18 for the public and $12 for Berry students, faculty, staff, and alumni, and include round‑trip transportation plus guided interpretation at the House o' Dreams.

🎟️ Reserve your spot: https://buff.ly/zSANGea

Questions? Contact Oak Hill & The Martha Berry Museum at 706‑368‑6789 or [email protected].

(Photo by Maya Zamora/Berry College)

10/24/2026

Volleyball has been part of the Berry story since the early 1920s, when students at the Martha Berry School for Girls played some of the first recorded intramural matches, and they also often played during physical education classes.

The sport also played an important role in expanding opportunities for women in athletics at Berry. In 1961, volleyball became one of the first sports in which Berry women competed against other colleges. The program reached new heights in 1977 when the team, then known as the “Viking Power,” advanced to the national championship and finished 10th in the nation. Although volleyball was discontinued for a time in the late 20th century, the program returned to Berry in 2003 and has continued building on its proud legacy ever since.

Good luck to our Women's Volleyball team as they continue their season. Go Vikings! 🏐❤️

(Photo courtesy of the Berry College Archives, c. 2003)

10/22/2026

Oak Hill & The Martha Berry Museum will be closing at 2:00 p.m. today, October 22, for a private event. The last tour of the day will be a 1:00 p.m. We will resume normal operating hours on Friday, October 23.

Hoping to join us for a tour? You can see our available tour times and make a reservation online at: https://buff.ly/tFsX7ML

10/20/2026

You may have heard Amelia Earhart's name in the news recently—but did you know the aviator once spoke at Berry College?

Earhart visited at the invitation of founder Martha Berry on February 5th, 1934, three years before her disappearance in July 1937. Introducing her, Miss Berry said, "It is a great privilege and honor to have the world's greatest woman aviator to speak to us today."

During her speech at the College Chapel, Earhart declared that "I wish we would all consider people in positions according to their individual aptitude, and not at all regarding their s*x. Many girls should be wielding carpenters' hammers and many boys would be better off making pies."

Berry students gave Earhart a standing ovation. At the time, she was the only woman solo flier across the Atlantic Ocean.

(Photos courtesy of the Berry College Archives. Quotes from the Berry Alumni Quarterly in June 1934.)

10/19/2026

Did you know the House o’ Dreams was built in 1922 to honor Martha Berry on the 20th anniversary of her Schools? This cherished mountaintop home reflects the generosity of alumni and friends who helped shape Berry’s early history.

Tickets are going fast for our special open house on November 7, 2026! During the event, visitors may travel up the mountain by shuttle from the Berry College campus or hike to the site independently at no cost. Reservations are required for the shuttle. Shuttle tickets are $18 for the public and $12 for Berry students, faculty, staff, and alumni, and include round‑trip transportation plus guided interpretation at the House o' Dreams.

🎟️ Tickets: https://buff.ly/zSANGea

Questions? Contact Oak Hill & The Martha Berry Museum at 706‑368‑6789 or [email protected].

(Photo by Maya Zamora/Berry College)

10/13/2026

Family Morning is tomorrow!

Join us from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Oak Hill & The Martha Berry Museum for a free morning of hands-on activities inspired by “Martha Berry's Famous Friends.”

Did you know that Amelia Earhart once visited the Berry Schools? Budding aviators can decorate, build, and test a model airplane while learning more about her connection to Berry. We can't wait to explore history, creativity, and discovery with your family!

10/12/2026

Save the date! 🗓️

Join us on November 7, 2026 for a rare opportunity to visit Berry College’s beloved House o’ Dreams! After the success of last spring's event, we are excited to offer this opportunity to the community once again! Explore this mountaintop landmark, enjoy docent‑led interpretation, and experience one of the college’s most meaningful historic spaces. Shuttle tickets and hike‑up options available.

During the event, visitors may travel up the mountain by shuttle from the Berry College campus or hike to the site independently at no cost. Reservations are required for the shuttle. Shuttle tickets are $18 for the public and $12 for Berry students, faculty, staff, and alumni, and include round‑trip transportation plus guided interpretation at the House o' Dreams.

🎟️ Tickets are available now, and may sell out fast! https://buff.ly/zSANGea

Questions? Contact Oak Hill & The Martha Berry Museum at 706‑368‑6789 or [email protected].

(Photo by Maya Zamora/Berry College)

Address

24 Veterans Memorial Highway NE
Rome, GA
30165

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm

Website

https://linktr.ee/oakhillmuseum

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