Pickens Historical Society

05/26/2026

05/21/2026

Program title/date: J. Hollander Living History - Saturday, June 6 at 10:30 AM
Program description: The Pickens County Library and J. Hollander present, "Deerskins & Steel: Trade Between Native Americans & British Colonists," an immersive presentation of early American history in celebration of America250. No registration required. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

More details: The program will include an exhibit of trade items and a functioning replica of a late 17th-early 18th century flintlock musket.

05/07/2026

Last night the Pickens Historical Society participated in the Pickens High School Senior Night activities by awarding the winners of the Honea-Worley Scholarship.

Greg Moore, representing the Historical Society, is shown with Raychel Clayton, Kota Crowe and Miah Norton receiving their scholarships and certificate.

If you were notified as a Honorable Mention winner you can pick up your certificate at the Old Jail on Saturdays. Congratulations to all the participants!

05/04/2026

05/01/2026

Check out Visit Pickens, GA’s video.

04/30/2026

Borrowed from Chris Feldt

04/29/2026

Pickens Historical Society is honored to announce the winners of the Honea-Worley Family Scholarship.

This year, we received a tremendous response in both quantity and quality of submissions.

Congratulations to ALL the participants. You are all winners!

First Place Raychel Caroline Clayton
Second Place Kota Crowe
Third Place Miah Norton


Honorable Mentions:
Paizleigh M. Jordan
Max Jowdy
Micah Newton
Carly Patterson
Jackson Tatum

04/19/2026

We have several of his original drawings and Native American artifacts in the old jail. What a wonderful man!

Friendship Baptist Church 1968 with Rev. Dargan and Rev. Charles Walker. Vacation Bible School.