Contact:
Andy Williams
Madison Convention & Visitors Bureau
800.709.7406
awilliams@madisonga.org
 
www.atpilgrimage.com
Antebellum Trail Pilgrimage
 Travel Back in Time April 21 - 25, 2010
 Early Bird Ticket Discount Ends April 7

MADISON, GEORGIA (March 24, 2010) -- Georgia's Antebellum Trail, the state's first official tourism Trail, presents the second annual Antebellum Trail Pilgrimage on April 21-25, 2010.  The 100-mile heritage trail spans seven historically significant communities including Athens, Watkinsville, Madison, Eatonton, Milledgeville, Gray/Old Clinton and Macon.  During the Pilgrimage dates, communities along the Trail will offer a wide array of museum tours and special events as well as entrance into private historic homes not generally open to the public. A flexible Antebellum Trail Pilgrimage Pass provides admission to the participant's choice of seven events or attractions in any or all of the communities.  All passes purchased through April 7 are just $20, a 20% discount from the regular $25 price.

 

The Antebellum Trail Pilgrimage provides a nearby and inexpensive spring getaway for southeastern travelers.  Festivals and other special events that are scheduled to take place during the Pilgrimage dates  offer even more incentive for travelers to make plans to journey down the Antebellum Trail in April.  In addition, passholders will receive special discounts at a range of participating restaurants, retail shops, and other partners.  Visit the Pilgrimage website at www.atpilgrimage.com for a complete list of participants, special offers for passholders and helpful itinerary planning information. 

 

Antebellum Trail Pilgrimage Passes can be purchased at any of the Welcome Centers along the trail prior to and during the Pilgrimage or online at www.atpilgrimage.com.  Passes are $25 and will include access to seven participating attractions and/or events. Groups of 10 or more receive discounted tickets at $20 and individual tickets purchased online before April 7, 2010 are also $20. The tickets can be purchased online or at any of the six Welcome Centers along the trail immediately prior to and during the Pilgrimage. 

 

For more information contact Andy Williams at 800.709.7406 or visit the Web site at www.atpilgrimage.com.

 
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About the Antebellum Trail:

 

The Antebellum Trail began as a University of Georgia project in March 1984. The Athens Chamber of Commerce called the historic communities of Athens, Watkinsville, Eatonton, Milledgeville, Old Clinton and Macon together to promote and network their history. The state of Georgia recognized Georgia's Antebellum Trail as a state designated trail in 1985. Over the past 25 years, Georgia's first tourism trail remains its most popular, with visitors coming from around the world to experience Antebellum Georgia.