Perkerson Civic Association

The Historic Jeremiah S. Gilbert House

2238 Perkerson Road, S.W.

Atlanta, GA 30315

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Due to City of Atlanta Budget cuts, the Gilbert House does not have a daily operations staff member on site.

However, a caretaker is still present at the facility. Inquire about hosting your next meeting at the Gilbert House.
(See contact information below).

Community meetings are still scheduled at the facility. The Perkerson Civic Association meeting is the first Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. [See The Community Calendar Section of the website]

The City of Atlanta's Bureau of Cultural Affairs is always accepting community input on what we would like to see at the Gilbert House. The goal is to have programs that generate revenue. Come to the PCA meetings.

404.817.6815 / 404.853.7643 (Fax)
Bureau of Cultural Affairs
675 Ponce de Leon Avenue, 5th Floor
Atlanta, Georgia 30308
Ms. Camille Love, Director

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Discover southern hospitality and the charm of the victorian era at the historic Gilbert House. Dating back to 1865, the house stands as remarkable evidence of the determined spirit of the Atlanta citizens who rebuilt their city following the devastation of the Civil War. Because of the contributions of the family to the development of the city, the building has been called "Atlanta's Most Historic House." The construction of the House is unique; according to one expert, there is not another house built this way in the entire state of Georgia!

It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is designated as a City of Atlanta Landmark Site. Original family furniture, photographs, and artifacts bring history to life for visitors.

Gilbert House Program History

Following extensive renovation in 1984, it was opened as a Cultural Arts Center under the operation of the

City of Atlanta Bureau of Cultural Affairs.

The city's Art in Education program was previously run from the Gilbert House, expanding its role to become a cultural arts resource center. A small gallery often exhibited work ranging from fine art to historic memorabilia.

Groups may use the facility for:
* weddings
* meetings
* workshops
* staff training
* retreats

We hope that you will visit "Atlanta's Most Historic House" soon. For more information about any of the programs,

please call 404.817.6815.

The Gilbert House is a facility of the City of Atlanta's Bureau of Cultural Affairs, part of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs.
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Directions to the Historic Gilbert House

The Historic Jeremiah S. Gilbert House
2238 Perkerson Road, S.W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30315
404-817-6815 / 404-853-7643 (Fax)

From Downtown:
Take I-75/85 south, and stay on I-85 when it splits, following the signs to the airport. Take the first exit on I-85, Metropolitan Parkway. Turn right from the exit, and almost immediately, turn left at the first light. You will see Nalley Chevrolet on both corners. This is Perkerson Road and the Gilbert House is 1/2 mile on the right.

From the South:
Take either I-75 or I-85 north. From I-75, exit at Cleveland Avenue and turn left to Metropolitan Parkway. Turn right on Metropolitan; turn left at the first light. You will see Nalley Chevrolet on both corners. This is Perkerson Road, and the Gilbert House is 1/2 mile on the right.

From I-85:
Exit at Cleveland Avenue and turn right. Go to Metropolitan Parkway and turn left. Turn left at the first light. You will see Nalley Chevrolet on both corners. This is Perkerson Road, and the Gilbert House is 1/2 mile on the right.

Leaving the Gilbert House:
Turn right on Perkerson Road. Go past the three-way stop, and just beyond, turn right onto Highway 166, the Langford Freeway. This will provide easy access to both I-75 & I-85, north and south. Just follow the signs.

MARTA:
Bus #95 (Departs from West End Station on the North/South line). Get off bus at the intersection of Metropolitan Parkway and Avery Road (in front of Bishop Brothers & Econo Paint). Walk up Avery Road and make right onto Perkerson Road---Gilbert House is on the right side of street. Cream colored fence and gate. It's a short walk. Bus #95 has frequent service in the community.

Bus #193 (Departs From Oakland City Train Station) and goes down Springdale Road; get off at the Lakewood Christian Manor Stop and walk around to The Gilbert House from the bus stop by the pedestrian bridge at the intersection of Perkerson Road and Springdale Road. Bus provides service between Oakland City Train Station and East Point Train Station on the North-South Line.