Cannonball House

Such a fun and informative museum! A great place for the whole family to learn about history together. Kept the kids intrigued the whole time. Definitely a must visit!

I have zero issue with Cannonball House itself. It is a lovely property, and the Museum is likewise wonderfully maintained and highly informative. My issue is with the docent who was giving us a tour this particular day. We have been on endless house tours the past two years as we have just built a antebellum Greek revival style home recently, and are slowly but surely filling with antique/historic furnishings from the appropriate time period... not replicas. Our 9 year old daughter has accompanied us to these house tours, however reluctantly, and actively lives in our home with our furnishings and her own bedroom is finished with antiques. All of this is to illustrate that she is aware of the expense, delicate nature, and proper handling of said items. Almost immediately upon starting the tour, the souvenirs began making remarks to my daughter about not touching, not approaching, not wandering, etc. None of which my daughter was doing. Instead of politely expressing our asking that she be cautious, or speaking to myself or my husband about her concerns, she instead became sharper and harsher with my daughter who came near tears. Ultimately I took my daughters hand and led her out and to the gift shop without a word so that my husband could finish the tour himself. Of the dozens upon dozens of home tours we have taken (GA, AL, MS, LA etc.) I have never had anyone treat my child in such a manner in front of me and without benefit of addressing myself or my husband as her parents... granted, she has never warranted being spoken to in such a way as her behavior has never justified it. Sorely disappointed, and hopefully addressed as so many of these homes rely on donations. Again, no issue with the house, just use discretion if you are traveling with your children.

Interesting story behind the name of the house. Disappointed in the furnishings not original to the home, but that was not to be helped, as you learn from the tour guides who are very informed.

Beautiful home and very knowledgeable and informative tour guide.

Very informative docents. I learned a lot about the time period