Society News
Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Headquarters
Speakers: Terry Smith & Judy Smith Jenkins
Topic: Forsyth County Poultry Industry
Volunteers Needed:
- Renovation of the Sherrill House
- Diana's Chapel Cemetery Project
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Historical Society of Forsyth Co.
P.O. Box 1334
Cumming, GA 30028
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Come Visit With Us
The Headquarters of the Historical Society of Forsyth County is housed in the Cumming Public School. We are open from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Mondays thru Thursdays and closed for observed holidays.
Physical Address: 101 School St., Cumming, GA 30040.
Upcoming Events - Please mark your calendar
May 4, 2013 - 1:00 p.m. - Blackburn Cemetery, Old Federal Road
This very old cemetery was one of the first in Forsyth County. It includes the graves of Lewis and Mary "Polly" Blackburn who farmed a large part of the Hightower District of Northwest Forsyth County during the Cherokee Era. Thanks to a great deal of hard work by volunteers, the Blackburn Cemetery has been recently cleaned up and a rededication will be held on May 4th. More than 190 graves have been found and the work is underway to restore fencing, and markers for the graves.
May 18, 2013 - 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. - Garden Party and Fundraiser to
Benefit the Sherrill House Renovation - 8880 Old Federal Road
A Garden Party, hosted by Advanced Disposal Service and the Historical Society of Forsyth County will feature refreshments and music. An auction will be held of donated goods to benefit the Sherrill House Renovation Project. Donations of items for the auction are very much appreciated and can be dropped off at the HSFC headquarters during normal open hours. Also included will be a Ladies Dress and Hat Contest, so wear your finest . . .
Fundraiser for Frogtown-Hightower Community Preservation Project.
The Historical Society of Forsyth County is continuing its fundraising efforts for the Frogtown-Hightower Community Preservation Project. In the 1830's, Joshua Buffington was a tavernkeeper on the Old Federal Road. He was the son of Thomas Buffington and Mary Ann "Polly" Daniel. In honor and memory of Joshua Buffington, the historical society will be selling Buffy Bear for only $19.99. This cute, curly bear will make a great gift for children and adults. Please support our efforts to preserve the Sherrill House on the Old Federal Road and to purchase historical signs for the Frogtown-Hightower Community. Support preservation of local historical sites by buying Buffy Bear today. For more information, call 678-455-7260 or email myrareidy@live.com.
Forsyth County GA Heritage Book 1832-2011
The Historical Society recently published Forsyth County, Georgia, Heritage 1832-2011. Due to high demand the book is sold out. We are accepting pre-orders for reprints of the book. To reserve your copy at pre-order pricing please contact a volunteer at the Society's headquarters where advance order forms are available. For more information call 678-455-7260 during or normal open hours of 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
Forsyth County, Georgia, Cemeteries Book
John Salter, historian and genealogist, recently published his latest book entitled Forsyth County, Georgia, Cemeteries. This book contains more than 23,000 inscription from more than 90 cemeteries in Forsyth County, Georgia. It contains 663 pages including 114 pages of "everyname" index. The price of the book which includes packaging, shipping and taxes are Standard - $60.00 and Libraries & non-profit organizations - $50.00. Books are available for purchase at the Historical Society's Headquarters. For more information, visit http://www.gaancestors.com
Don Shadburn's Newly Released Book
Upon Our Ruins: A Study in Cherokee History and Genealogy
Don Shadburn's Upon Our Ruins is available for purchase at the Historical Society's Headquarters. To learn more about other publications by Don Shadburn, visit his homepage at http://www.donshadburn.com
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Thank you Robert for allowing us to use your beautiful pictures of Forsyth County!
