Monroe County Historical Society, Forsyth GA

05/25/2026

The Lt. James Monroe Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) and the Monroe County Historical Society will host a free, family‑friendly America 250 Flag Day Celebration on Sunday, June 14, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Monroe County History Museum, located at 126 E. Johnston Street, Forsyth, Georgia.

This community celebration honors both Flag Day and the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, offering a full afternoon of living history, hands‑on activities, and educational experiences for visitors of all ages.

Attendees will enjoy a wide range of historical demonstrations, exhibits, and family activities, including:
• Unveiling of a Little Free Library on the Conley Building porch
• U.S. Flag table with free American flags, coloring books, and pocket U.S. Constitution booklets
• Meet “Betsy Ross” as she sews the first American flag
• Sons of the American Revolution living history exhibit, featuring colonial toys, games, tools, and frontier‑era artifacts
• Musket and Revolutionary‑style cannon demonstrations
• Weaving and natural fiber demonstrations presented by park rangers from Jarrell Plantation
• Native American artifacts display provided by Indian Springs State Park
• Sign the Declaration of Independence with “Thomas Jefferson”
• Free tours of the Monroe County History Museum and the Conley Building
• Patriots of Monroe County information table
• Meet Revolutionary War–era characters in period dress
• Complimentary bottled water, popcorn, and candy

05/22/2026

📚✨ A Captivating Afternoon of History & Storytelling ✨📚

Join author Fay Stapleton Burnett at the historic Conley Building as she discusses her book, *The Hanging of Susan Eberhart*.

Hosted by alumnae of Tift College, this special event promises to be an engaging look into Georgia history and storytelling. 👏

📅 Saturday, May 23, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Conley Building
104 E. Adams St.

Whether you love local history, literature, or learning more about the stories that shaped our region, this is an event you won’t want to miss. 💙

05/03/2026

The Historical Society will hold its next meeting next Monday, May 4th.

Ralph Bass will present the program - "The Clark Family, Holly Grove Church, and a house in Miami" (that's Clark without an "e").

Looking ahead-
The Culloden Exhibit will be updated this Summer to reopen in August to include Culloden History from 1900 to Present.
There has been some interest shown in having a Culloden Cemetery Tour later this year. If you are interested in helping with this project, please let us know.
The 250th USA Birthday will be held at the Conley Bldg. on Flag Day, June 14. The events, presented by the DAR, will include demonstrations on the Colonial Way of Life, reenactments including musket and cannon firing, games, and refreshments. More information will be forthcoming.
Reminders-
There are still plenty of church pews on the porch that are yours for the taking.
If anyone has a computer desk they would like to donate to the Society, please let us know. We are setting up a computer in the Museum that will enable us to digitize and organize our records for better accessibility for use by the public.
SPECIAL NOTE- We need your help. If you have any skills in the area of keeping minutes, we need a recording secretary to keep minutes for our meetings for the next year. Please contact me if you think you would be interested.

Thank You,
Nolen Howard
478-993-7126
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Monroe County Historical Society
126 E Johnston Street
P.O. Box 401
Forsyth, GA 31029

Email: [email protected]

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Monroe County Historical Society

03/30/2026

We had the best time weaving together on Saturday!
Thank you to the incredible group of women who attended — your enthusiasm filled the room and reminded us why hands‑on heritage programs matter so much. We appreciate your support and hope you enjoyed learning this timeless craft.

03/23/2026

Discover the ancient art of weaving! Join us on March 28, 2026, from 2–4 PM in the Conley Building for a hands‑on workshop where you’ll learn basic weaving techniques and craft your own cup cozy.

$25 per person — materials included. Space is limited — early registration is encouraged.

Register in person at the Monroe County History Museum (126 E Johnston St), or online by scanning the QR code or visiting our website: https://sites.google.com/view/mchsga/.

This workshop is part of our Workshop & Program Series celebrating the opening of our new exhibition, Culloden: 250 Years of American Independence.

03/18/2026

What an incredible turnout for the opening of our new exhibition! More than 150 people came out to support the Monroe County Historical Society and celebrate our rich local history.

Thank you to everyone who joined us this weekend and to all of our dedicated volunteers—we truly couldn’t do this work without you.

A special shout‑out to the Mercer Pipes and Drums for bringing such energy and joy to the day. They were a fantastic addition and helped make the celebration unforgettable.