Tuesday - Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS. Please call 912-756-3697 to schedule a tour.
Admission: $8.00 (adults 18 and over), $4 (ages 6-17) Members of the Society and children five and under are free.
**SPECIAL: $15 Family rate
The Richmond Hill History Museum is stop 11 on the Coastal Bryan Heritage Trail.
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Henry Ford Kindergarten
This structure was built in 1940 by Henry Ford to serve as a kindergarten for the children of Ways Station-Richmond Hill during the Ford era. The building included a kitchen and two large classrooms to accommodate children aged three years to six. Dr. Margaret Mustin was hired by Ford to serve as the first director of the kindergarten. The Ford Kindergarten building now serves as home to the Richmond Hill Historical Society and Museum.
Bailey Carpenter Barbershop
Carpenter's Barber Shop, located on the Richmond Hill Historical Museum’s campus, was used by Bailey Carpenter, the local barber, for over fifty years. The barber chair was purchased by Henry Ford for Mr. Carpenter. Ford, during his winter residency in Richmond Hill, used Carpenter as his barber.
Ford's barbershop was recently selected as the "Coast's Secret Landmark" in the 2016 Georgia Travel Guide.
Ford's barbershop was recently selected as the "Coast's Secret Landmark" in the 2016 Georgia Travel Guide.
The Richmond Hill History Museum is located at 11460 Ford Avenue in Richmond Hill, Georgia.
When traveling south on I-95, take Exit 90. Turn left onto Ford Avenue (GA Hwy. 144 East). At the third red light, turn right onto Timber Trail Road. The museum entrance is on the left.
When traveling north on I-95, take Exit 90 and turn right onto Ford Avenue (GA Hwy. 144 East). At the third red light, turn right onto Timber Trail Road. The museum entrance is on the left.
When traveling south on I-95, take Exit 90. Turn left onto Ford Avenue (GA Hwy. 144 East). At the third red light, turn right onto Timber Trail Road. The museum entrance is on the left.
When traveling north on I-95, take Exit 90 and turn right onto Ford Avenue (GA Hwy. 144 East). At the third red light, turn right onto Timber Trail Road. The museum entrance is on the left.
