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FAQ

How far away is Macon from the Airport?

Macon is a 1.5 hour drive from the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Where can I park at the Tubman Museum?

Free parking is available behind the Tubman Museum. Paid parking is available throughout downtown Macon.

Free parking will be reserved for Roadshow attendees behind the Tubman Museum, and overflow parking is available at the nearby parking deck (Park Macon), located at 440 Mulberry Street (enter from MLK Jr. Blvd. by the Douglass Theatre), within walking distance from the Tubman. Daily rates for 24-hour parking are $6 at the parking deck, or $1 per hour between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Spaces can be reserved through the ParkMobile website and the parking app. Signs are posted in the lot with instructions regarding payment by phone.

Rideshare apps such as Uber and Lyft are also available in Macon.

What options are available for Transportation?

Daily shuttles are available between the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport and Macon, GA. Book your shuttle service here.

Rideshare apps such as Uber and Lyft are available in Macon.

Where is the nearest EV charging station?

The nearest DC fast charger for EVs is at Mercer University which is about 2.5 miles from the Tubman Museum. Several AC charging stations for EVs are also available in downtown Macon.

Hotels

2024

Hotel Forty Five, Macon, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

401 Cotton Avenue Macon, Georgia, USA, 31201

Hotel Forty Five, Macon, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel sits at the corner of Cherry St. and Cotton Ave. in downtown Macon, GA. The hotel is located across from the Macon Auditorium near Mercer University, and Atrium Health Navicent Medical Center. Hotel45 is a 10 minute walk to the primary venue, the Tubman Museum

Our room block with Hotel45 is full, remaining vacancy at Hotel45 is very limited.

2024

Macon Marriott City Center

240 Coliseum Drive Macon, Georgia, USA, 31217

The Marriott is located just outside of downtown Macon and is a 6 minute drive to the primary venue, the Tubman Museum. Parking is available downtown.

Parking at the Marriott is included with a room reservation under our room block. There is free parking available at the Tubman Museum, and $6 all-day parking available at the nearby.

Venues

11-13 Nov 2024

Tubman Museum

310 Cherry Street, Macon, Georgia 31201

We are grateful for the hospitality of Macon’s Tubman Museum for opening up this beautiful space for the Roadshow. Join us at the museum for our opening reception on the evening of Nov. 11th, a full day of sessions on Nov. 12th, and workshops on the morning of Nov. 13th.

13 Nov 2024

Fall Line Brewery

567 Plum St, Macon, GA 31201.

Following the workshops and field trips on the 13th, we’ll end the day together with dinner, fellowship, and celebration at downtown Macon’s Fall Line Brewery.