The Watson-Brown Foundation owns three main historic homes in Thomson, Georgia: the Thomas E. Watson Birthplace, the Thomas E. Watson House, and Hickory Hill. They are within walking distance of one another. Each is restored and available for tours.

The homes contain a wealth of archival and curatorial artifacts. Watson' birthplace, circa 1830, provides a humble, though charming, depiction of antebellum life in the South.

His restored first home contains memorabilia of both Brown and Watson families, including photographs, documents, publications, and personal effects. A restored Rural Free Delivery (RFD) mail buggy is a testament to the significant legislation Tom Watson secured while in Congress.

The more palatial Hickory Hill is surrounded by a variety of restored outbuilding that provide a historical glimpse into early 1900s living. Walking paths take visitors through a barn, past a pigeon cote, peacock run and a schoolhouse. To the west, Watson's life is remembered with a timeline of stepping stones. The grounds are accented with numerous quotations from Watson' literary and political work. The interior -- accurate to individual rooms -- is filled with Watson antiques, books and memorabilia.

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