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Next Meeting:
DATE: Monday, June 3rd, 2019
TIME: 7 pm
PROGRAM: no meeting, Annual Picnic on the Grounds
SPEAKER: n/a
LOCATION: Banks County Historic Courthouse meeting room
PLANNING MEETING: 6:00 in meeting room
If have questions, please either email us by clicking on the email link below or call us at 678-971-9390.
TIME: 7 pm
PROGRAM: no meeting, Annual Picnic on the Grounds
SPEAKER: n/a
LOCATION: Banks County Historic Courthouse meeting room
PLANNING MEETING: 6:00 in meeting room
If have questions, please either email us by clicking on the email link below or call us at 678-971-9390.
Mock Trial 2019
Mock Trial 2019 will be titled "Head On!" with 2 performances. Dates are Friday, June 21 at 7 pm and Saturday, June 22 at 3 pm and will be held in the second-floor courtroom of the historic courthouse in downtown Homer.
"Head On!" is loosely based on an unbelievably true event that happened in Banks County in 1911. Performances are family-friendly. A $5 cash donation is suggested and appreciated for guests age 13+.
Mock Trial 2019 will be titled "Head On!" with 2 performances. Dates are Friday, June 21 at 7 pm and Saturday, June 22 at 3 pm and will be held in the second-floor courtroom of the historic courthouse in downtown Homer.
"Head On!" is loosely based on an unbelievably true event that happened in Banks County in 1911. Performances are family-friendly. A $5 cash donation is suggested and appreciated for guests age 13+.
Annual Picnic on the Grounds
In lieu of a meeting in June, we'll hold our Annual Picnic on the Grounds on the front lawn of the historic courthouse. The meal will begin at 7 pm. More details will be posted here shortly.
In lieu of a meeting in June, we'll hold our Annual Picnic on the Grounds on the front lawn of the historic courthouse. The meal will begin at 7 pm. More details will be posted here shortly.
Recap- Veteran's Breakfast
We appreciate the over 20 Banks County veterans who attended our breakfast on Saturday, March 30 at the historic courthouse.
A good time was had by all. The event also served to renew friendships and talk about a wide variety of topics.
Huge thanks go out to Wie's Commerce County Cafe for providing the biscuits for the breakfast.
We appreciate the over 20 Banks County veterans who attended our breakfast on Saturday, March 30 at the historic courthouse.
A good time was had by all. The event also served to renew friendships and talk about a wide variety of topics.
Huge thanks go out to Wie's Commerce County Cafe for providing the biscuits for the breakfast.
Museum Seeking Historic Courthouse Photos Taken Before 1950
The Banks County Museum is looking for photos taken before 1950 of the historic courthouse. You can bring your photos to the historic courthouse to be scanned on any day that the courthouse is open to the public. Contact Museum Director, Mellisa Dalton at 706-677-3693 for details.
The Banks County Museum is looking for photos taken before 1950 of the historic courthouse. You can bring your photos to the historic courthouse to be scanned on any day that the courthouse is open to the public. Contact Museum Director, Mellisa Dalton at 706-677-3693 for details.
Historic Courthouse & Museum Hours for Spring-Summer 2019
Effective the week of April 1, 2019, the historic courthouse and museum will be open to the public from 10 am to 4 pm on Thursday and Friday of each week. For information or group tours, please contact Museum Director, Mellisa Dalton at 706-677-3693.
Effective the week of April 1, 2019, the historic courthouse and museum will be open to the public from 10 am to 4 pm on Thursday and Friday of each week. For information or group tours, please contact Museum Director, Mellisa Dalton at 706-677-3693.
"Historical Society" and "Historical Commission" Inquiries
Due to the increasing number of calls, voicemails and email messages received, we need to be sure that everyone is aware that the Banks County Historical Society is not the same as the Banks County Historical Commission.
The historical society is unable to take messages for or pass along information to the county's Historical Commission. If you need to contact them, please call the Banks County Commissioner's Office at 706-677-6800.
Due to the increasing number of calls, voicemails and email messages received, we need to be sure that everyone is aware that the Banks County Historical Society is not the same as the Banks County Historical Commission.
The historical society is unable to take messages for or pass along information to the county's Historical Commission. If you need to contact them, please call the Banks County Commissioner's Office at 706-677-6800.
Local History Resources at Google Books:
Hebron Presbyterian Church: God's Pilgrim People 1796-1996
Hebron Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Hebron Presbyterian Church: God's Pilgrim People 1796-1996
Hebron Presbyterian Church Cemetery
