Point of interest
Morton Theatre
10 locals recommend
Location
195 W Washington St
Athens, GA
Tips from locals
One of the first, and the oldest surviving vaudeville theatre in the United States, uniquely built, owned, and operated by an African-American; the Morton opened in 1910 and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Restored by a citizen-approved sales tax program in 1987 and adapted as community performing arts space, the Morton operates as a rental facility hosting live theatre, music concerts, church services, weddings, dance concerts, receptions, seminars, awards shows, pageants, community events, and more. The rehabilitated Morton Theatre, which seats 500, is a unit of the Arts and Nature Programs Division of Athens-Clarke County's Leisure Services Department, and is manage
One of the first, and the oldest surviving vaudeville theatre in the United States, uniquely built, owned, and operated by an African-American; the Morton opened in 1910 and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Restored by a citizen-approved sales tax program in 1987 and adapted as…
One of the oldest surviving vaudeville theatre in the United States. Hosting live theatre, music concerts, church services, weddings, dance concerts, receptions, seminars, award shows, pageants, community events
one of the first + oldest surviving african-american built, owned + operated vaudeville theatres in the country. check the calendar. www.mortontheatre.com