The completely renovated
Blue and Gray Museum

Newly renovated and completely redesigned, the Blue and Gray Museum celebrates the Civil War veterans who founded the City of Fitzgerald in 1896.

Housed in an historic railroad depot, the Museum displays rare Civil War artifacts and memorabilia, including swords, arms, letters, medals of honor and more... all exhibited in a manner which honors both Union soldiers and Confederates, and offers special recognition to all veterans.

Be among the first to view the new documentary video, "Marching as One," which tells the remarkable story of Yank and Reb veterans, who worked in harmony to create this unique community.

Hours will be Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Opening events 10:00 a.m. ribbon cutting and tours with the curator/consultant Darlene Roth 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

On January 8, 1961, The Blue and Gray Museum, the centerpiece of Fitzgerald's tourism, was officially dedicated. Originally housed in the Lee-Grant Hotel, the Blue and Gray has been located in the Old Depot Building adjacent to City Hall since 1973.

The museum mirrors the history of Fitzgerald, offering visitors a wonderful look at the evolution of Fitzgerald, a city unique in the Southland. The museum features:

• A rare collection of Union and Confederate battle relics and memorabilia of life during the founding and early years of Georgia's Colony City

• Mementos of the final encounters of once bitter enemies who formed in Fitzgerald "Battalion One, Blue and Gray," consisting of men on both sides of the war and the only Civil War veterans' organization of its kind in America

• State flags, used in the original re-creation of the Roll Call of the States, donated by descendants of Fitzgerald pioneers
• Military memorabilia of "General" Bush, Georgia's last surviving Confederate veteran and a Fitzgerald resident
• A display on the life of General Raymond Davis, USMC, Ret., who rose from his Fitzgerald roots to become Vice-Commandant of the Marine Corps and recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor

Be a part of the Roll Call of the States in the museum that has become a mecca for both Union and Confederate descendants across this nation. Since its opening, visitors from every state in the Union as well as forty foreign countries have visited the city's historical headquarters. Also, museum guests can receive information on tours of the Colony City.

The Blue and Gray Museum
116 North Johnston Street
Fitzgerald, Georgia 31750
(229) 426-5069

Patricia Walker, Director
Anna Brown, Assistant Director