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Next Meeting:
Monday, May 6th, 2013 at 7 pm
Banks County Historical Courthouse
106 Yonah-Homer Road, P.O. Box 473
(US Hwy 441 Business at Yonah-Homer Rd)
Homer, GA 30547
AGENDA: Northeast Georgia Area Indians
SPECIAL NOTE: The May meeting will be held in the courtroom located on the second floor.
GUEST SPEAKER: TBA
PLANNING MEETING (6:30): Spring and Summer 2013 event planning.
If you need more information, or have questions, please contact us info@BanksCountyHistoricalSoceity.org
Meeting Newsletters (click month, will open in new tab/window)
newsletters@BanksCountyHistoricalSociety.org
2013 "Finding Your Roots" Genealogy Day
The "Finding Your Roots" Genealogy Day at the Library was held on Saturday, April 20th at the Banks County Public Library. Mildred Elizabeth Poole Grafton was the guest speaker and gave a well-received program on beginning genealogical research.
Several attendees made surprising progress and a number of discoveries during the time allotted. We will be discussing whether to host another Fall 2013 Genealogy Day event at upcoming planning meetings.
Thanks Mildred for the giving of your time and sharing your knowledge. Special thanks also to Stacy Krumnow, Manager of the Banks County Public Library and to the library staff as well.
Several attendees made surprising progress and a number of discoveries during the time allotted. We will be discussing whether to host another Fall 2013 Genealogy Day event at upcoming planning meetings.
Thanks Mildred for the giving of your time and sharing your knowledge. Special thanks also to Stacy Krumnow, Manager of the Banks County Public Library and to the library staff as well.
Victorian Tea Canceled
The Victorian Tea at the Historic Courthouse that was scheduled for Saturday, December 1st, 2012 was canceled. We will discuss in upcoming meetings the possibility to hold a Spring tea. If you are interested in being notified when scheduled, please contact VictorianTea@BanksCountyHistoricalSociety.org or call 678-971-9390.
2012 Haunted Historic Homer Walking Tour
Our very first haunted walking tour will be held on Saturday, October 27th at 6:30 pm. The cost is $3 per person or $5 per couple, with children age 12 and under free with an accompanying adult. The tour will organize on the Historic Courthouse front step at 6:15 pm and depart at 6:30. The tour director will guide you around historic downtown Homer to several stops. You will be introduced to historical figures at each stop who will relate their story to the group. The tour is expected to last approximately one hour and will conclude at the Old Jail where refreshments will be served. Members of the Nancy Hart Chapter #1 Order of the Confederate Rose will be conducting the tour and assisting at the tour stops.
contact HauntedWalkingTour@BanksCountyHistoricalSociety.org or call 678-971-9390 to register
contact HauntedWalkingTour@BanksCountyHistoricalSociety.org or call 678-971-9390 to register
Results -- 2012 Walking Tour of Homer
The 2012 Walking Tour of Homer was held on Saturday, September 8th, at 1:30 pm with volunteers from the local Order of the Confederate Rose conducting the tour. An estimated group of over 30 people took the tour. All feedback was very positive with encouragement for more tours to be held.
The 2012 Walking Tour of Homer was held on Saturday, September 8th, at 1:30 pm with volunteers from the local Order of the Confederate Rose conducting the tour. An estimated group of over 30 people took the tour. All feedback was very positive with encouragement for more tours to be held.
Contact Us:
Banks County Historical Society
P.O. Box 473
Homer, GA 30547
678-971-9390
info@BanksCountyHistoricalSociety.org (general questions or website issues)
newsletters@BanksCountyHistoricalSociety.org (newsletter related questions or issues)
calendarevents@BanksCountyHistoricalSociety.org (event calendar requests)
phonelist@BanksCountyHistoricalSociety.org (automated phone list questions or issues)
Banks County Historical Society
P.O. Box 473
Homer, GA 30547
678-971-9390
info@BanksCountyHistoricalSociety.org (general questions or website issues)
newsletters@BanksCountyHistoricalSociety.org (newsletter related questions or issues)
calendarevents@BanksCountyHistoricalSociety.org (event calendar requests)
phonelist@BanksCountyHistoricalSociety.org (automated phone list questions or issues)
