The Heard County Historical Society meets on the third Thursday of the month from April through  November.  We will have a Society Dinner in December.  Meetings are held at 5:30 pm at the meeting room of the Three Rivers Regional Commission on Highway 34 east unless other location is given.   Visitors are always welcome.

Here is our upcoming Calendar:

April 19, 2018

Our meeting will be hosted by Bettina Vernon  at This Old Farmhouse GA at 17205 GA Highway 27 at 5:30.  This Old Farmhouse GA is a non-profit focusing on both conservation and Historic preservation.  During the last four years, Ms. Vernon has worked with a certified arborist to identify the native and non-native trees and plants on the property. One of her main goals is to restore the land to its native state. She has made great strides in the removal of much of the Chinese privet that had taken over the land. In addition to eradicating these non-native invasive plants, the arborist helped her identify 20+ trees. The mission at This Old Farmhouse Georgia is to teach youth about self-sufficient living and the fascinating history of rural farming practices during the 1920’s. This Old Farmhouse is located on Scenic Highway 27 just north of Centralhatchee in Heard County. It was built around the 1900’s and contains relics and artifacts common to the area. Located on its’ grounds are outbuildings of various sizes, designs, and purpose. Make plans now to join us to see this wonderful place.

May 17, 2018

Our regular meeting will be held in the Three Rivers’ Conference Room after the dedication of a Memorial Marker for Henry Sullivan.  Members are asked to meet at the Franklin Cemetery at 5:30. After the dedication, members will go to Three Rivers for our regular meeting.

June 21, 2017

Our regular meeting will be held in the Three Rivers’ Conference Room at 5:30. Member Jim Kuchenbaker will give a program on the Nile River.

July 4th

The Museum will be open from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm during the Heard County July 4th celebration. Members are asked to please come help with the tours.  If you have never toured the old jail, this is a wonderful opportunity.  Bring the family and see some of Heard County’s history!  This year we are having a Used Book Sale.  Come and shop!!

July 19, 2018

Our regular meeting will be held in the Three Rivers’ Conference Room at 5:30.

August 16, 2018

Our regular meeting will be held in the Three Rivers’ Conference Room at 5:30 has been canceled.

September 20, 2018

Our regular meeting will be held in the Three Rivers’ Conference Room at 5:30.  Member Carla Brown will give a presentation on Using the Internet  in Your Genealogy Research

October 18, 2018

Our regular meeting will be held in the Three Rivers’ Conference Room at 5:30.   Robert Jones, president of the Kennesaw Historical Society, will be talking on his book South Carolina and Georgia in the American Revolution

 November 15, 2018

Our regular meeting will be held in the Three Rivers’ Conference Room at 5:30. Author Carla Smith from West Point, GA, will speak on her upcoming book that relates to “The Murder in Coweta County”

December 2018

Christmas on the Square in Franklin: Date TBA.  The Gulf Station Museum will be open  that night.  Members are asked to please come help. There will be special displays to view and books and items to buy.  Come by and do some Christmas shopping. If you have never visited  the Gulf Station , this is a wonderful opportunity.  Bring the family and see some of Heard County’s history!

Christmas Meal:  Time and Location to TBA.  Call the museum to RSVP and get details.