westville village

What a neat place. You can take a step back in time to the 1800's and see how life was lived. Admission was a good price. Tour guides offered alot of information and interesting facts. Great fun for children.

It was A great period themed attraction with many buildins and out buildings from the c 1850's.They have tour guides free to go from one area of information about the time period to another. Unfortunately when we went it did not have the "working" towns people there (in the winter). normally it would have blacksmiths, potters and the like working.

On a day trip when the kids were young. Someone suggested Westville. What in the world is that I said. You'll see they said. And we did! Wonderful city set in the 1800s. At christmas it's lovely too. All decorated. Informative and fun! Happy Trails! TheSocialSingle.com

I am teacher and have taken students to Westville for many years. The village blacksmith is a big hit with everyone! Children love seeing how people lived in the "olden days" including cooking. They sell homemade sausage biscuits that they cook outdoors along with homemade lemonade and gingerbread. Westville also has many special events throughout the year for families. It's a place you shouldn't miss seeing if you have children and are in the area.

A small 1850's town complete with dirt streets, actual houses from the era which are filled with authentic furnishings. Unfortunately a lot of the activities which once made this such a fabulous place to come to see life as it was in that period of history are no longer done routinely. Now the sausage and biscuits cooked in coals of an open fireplace, the blacksmith, cobbler and woodcarver are only there during big holiday events like 4th of July, Labor Day etc. Westville is only open 3 days per week, but is really still worth the trip. A recent re-inactment of an Indian/Settler war was extremely educational. The gift shop is very reasonably priced though most of the items sold are no longer actually produced in the village as they were several years ago. Check their web site to plan your visit.

We were there for their July 4th Celebration. My kids loved trying to climb the greased pole, bobbing for apples, and other games played in the mid 1800's. Some buildings are better maintained than others, but the signage is very informative. Be wary since some parts of buildings should have been roped off and weren't (the judge's bench in the courthouse was cracked - a fact I only noticed after my kids climbed up on it). If you like living history museums, they have done a pretty good job. If not, then skip it.

Westville is always fun. I've been going there on field trips for a long time. It is a little piece of history that everyone should take advantage of if you're in the Columbus, Georgia area. You'll love the fun stories and seeing how villages of the 1850s worked and looked. Definitely try the biscuits.

We had a great time at westville looking all the old houses and getting a sense of how it was back in 1850 in a little community like this. The guides were helpful and answered our questions and told us the history of the buildings. It would have been better if we got to see the town with more people working in the shops like it used to be when my mother-in-law was there last, instead of having only a few special events when we couldn't have been there to see them. If you like history and get a feel of how it use to be then Westville is a good place to go. I am so glad to this history preserve for future.

My family was camping at Florence Marina State Park over the long 4 day weekend (President's Day). Went down there to mainly visit Providence Canyon (which was awesome) and also visited Westville upon recommendation from the campground hosts. This place was amazing. It is in the middle of nowhere, but only 15 minutes from Providence Canyon. So if you are in the area to hike, then drive on over to Westville for a very pleasant surprise. This is a neat place. My kids ages 10-16 loved walking around and reading about the houses, stores, and structures. We spent about 3 hours there including lunch. We didn't do a character led tour, but the self guide was good enough and there are signs in many of the buildings giving you additional history. I'd highly recommend this place.

Things to know before you go:If you wear sandals, you're feet may be uncomfortable and will get very dirty from the loose sand and gravel.It's an entire village so there's a bit of walking, some up hill.If your schedule is flexible, call before you go to insure that tours will be available. The day we visited 100 school children were there and the tour guides were with them. We didn't want to go at their pace. It's a big site, so there were times that we never saw any kids.Food and drinks are available, but selection is very limited. You may prefer to bring a sack lunch and eat at the picnic tables.Don't feed the feral cats. Cute, but they are a nuisance when eating outside, plus it causes them to multiple.It was an interesting visit, even self-guided rather than tour led. Probably even more interesting on their festival days when things are being demonstrated. The buildings have been moved from various parts of GA and represent what a typical town in the 1800's would look like. I wouldn't drive a 100 miles out of the way to see it, but would encourage anyone interested in history who is visiting Americus or Columbus to drive to Westville and spend three hours or so there. If you're in a hurry, you can see it in 1 - 1.5 hrs. Staff was very friendly. You can get a one dollar discount on line.

We visited Westville Village on their Homeschool Day, they had a lot of fun activities for the kids to try, from walking on stilts to making candles, but no guided tours. Should have packed a picnic lunch, by 12pm the little café was crowded and the two ladies were working very hard to try to keep up, but still the wait in line was very long. Wear closed toe shoes, the streets are not paved and your feet will get dirty. Bring water bottles, bug spray, and sunscreen. I am thinking about going back on a 'normal' day and taking some of the tours. It was a very interesting visit.

Took my GS troop (aged 12-15) to Westville. The girls enjoyed walking around the town and being encouraged to experience some of life in 1840's. The guides were very knowledgeable and encouraged the girls to ask questions. They especially enjoyed the cobbler shop in which they actually got to emboss their own piece of leather. Would love to go back when they have one of their festivals. The cost was minimal and definitely worth the experience.

the buildings that make up Westville are going to be moved to Columbus, at some point in the future, where it is hoped they will be better visited than in Lumpkin, which is in the middle of nowhere. I went on a Friday and the place was nearly deserted. The number of employees has decreased to eight, which reflects the lack of visitors. It is a treasure for the State of Georgia. The previous review regarding the price of a bbq sandwich reflects the sad state of education in this State. Obviously the writer doesn't appreciate the unique nature of this collection of buildings and furniture of this vintage, something probably unique in the Southeast United States. What ever it takes to preserve this for sharing with future generations.

The folks at Westville are extremely friendly and helpful, and love to talk about history and their village. The village is set up extremely well - with signed streets, restored buildings, and outside areas for gardens, crafts etc. This was my second visit to Westville, and it was as enjoyable as the first. AS noted by others, the number of volunteers was down from my first visit, so that was a bit disappointing. A challenge, as with other sites, can be school group days when large numbers of children are going from site to site. They can be loud and can also impact your progress. However, if you can speak with someone about the "route" they will be taking through town, it's large enough that you can create a buffer for yourself - enabling you to converse well with the volunteers or simply just enjoy the birds and the pretty outdoors. Westville is located near Providence Canyon, a beautiful colorful "gully" not to be missed when you are in the area.

The home made gingerbread was awesome. sitting in the old church was a rewarding and spirtual experience. I especially enjoyed riding in the old horse drawn wagon. westville gave me a glimpse back into what living in the past must have been like. It was also a great experience for my grandsons.