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Cherokee County, Georgia: A History

by Rebecca Johnston

Cherokee Tribune Columnist and Former Editor
Author of Hometown Holidays: Memories Throughout the Year

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Cherokee County History Museum and Visitors Center

Opens to the Public

Saturday, February 5, 2011
Hours:
Saturday: 10-3
Wednesday - Friday: 10-5

For more information, please call 770.345.3288 or visit www.cherokeecountyhistorymuseum.com

Old Barns of Milton County History Program

Presented by Robert Meyers

Tuesday, February 21, 2011
7:00pm at the Rock Barn
658 Marietta Highway, Canton

Join us on February 21 at the Rock Barn for our history program. Author/photographer Robert Meyers embarked on a two-year quest to document some of the oldest remaining historic barns in an area once known as Old Milton County, Georgia, a region with its own rich history. He recently published the book, Old Barns of Milton County, and more information can be found at www.barnsbook.com. The program is free and open to public. Refreshments will be served.

Historic Preservation Awards Banquet

Friday, March 23, 2012
7:00 pm at Northside Cherokee Conference Center
1130 Bluffs Parkway Canton
Tickets are $25
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The Cherokee County Historical Society recognizes businesses and individuals for their achievement in historic preservation at the annual Preservation Awards Banquet, which will be held at the Northside Hospital Cherokee Conference Center at the Bluffs on Friday, March 23. The awards are given to encourage and educate the community about the benefits of protecting Cherokee County’s unique history. Properties are judged by the attention given to preserving historic features, and maintaining the integrity of initial design. The Cherokee County Historical Society is currently requesting nominations for the 2011 Historic Preservation Awards. Historic sites or structures must be at least 50 years old, and should exhibit outstanding success in historic preservation. Rehabilitated properties that have maintained historic integrity are eligible and encouraged to apply. If you would like to nominate a property, please print off a form here.

Cherokee County's African-American History Temporary Exhibition

At the Cherokee County History Museum and Visitors Center

February 1, 2012-May 15, 2012
100 North Street, Canton
Suite 140 of Historic Marble Courthouse

This new exhibit will feature historic photographs, artifacts and documents. The Museum is open Wednesday-Friday from 10-5 and Saturday 10-3. For more information or if you have something you'd like share, please call 770.345.3288.