24 January 2007     8:30-9:00AM

President Karen Higgins Haralson County Historical Society http://hchistory.com

Today we would like to show some pictures on the station, so to do this we’d encourage people to open their Internet Web browser. They should go to a page on our site at hchistory.com/1330 That way they don’t have to write anything down - it’s all written there!!

SMITHSONIAN EXHIBIT (visits Buchanan, GA YE2009)

Key Ingredients: America by Food a Smithsonian/Museums on Main Street exhibit Examines the roles food has played in shaping America as well as local food cultures Hosted by the Georgia Humanities Council and partnered with the Georgia Department of Economic Development At Haralson County Historic Courthouse December 5, 2009 - January 17, 2010 Originally slated for 6 sites but has been expanded to 12. Website: www.keyingredients.org Comprised of static displays plus interactive events planned by the Historical Society. We will need volunteers to help plan and staff the events and act as tour guides for the static displays Also includes the American Cookbook Project where people are invited to share their recipes and associated stories online. All recipes can be sorted by Recipe Type, Story Type, Heritage, or State

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HISTORICAL SOCIETY IN GENERAL

Membership is open to any person interested in the history of Haralson County and the preservation of that history Website: hchistory.com Webmaster is the wonderful and talented Dr. Ron Feigenblatt!! Phone 770.646.3369         FAX 770.646.1103 Check for news and events Membership is $15 a year for individuals, $20 a year for families, a Lifetime Membership of $200 and several Founding Memberships. The membership application is available on the website. Answering machine at Historic Courthouse has up-to-date information concerning events Members of: Haralson County Chamber of Commerce Georgia Historical Society Georgia Humanities Council Georgia Genealogical Society We are looking forward to working with local businesses, community groups and county cultural groups like the Tallapoosa Historical Society, (who have a WONDERFUL museum!)

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SANFORD-WADE HERITAGE HOUSE

Recently purchased by Historical Society In process of setting up a Board of Trustees Received a $50,000 grant from the State to assist in the purchase Still seeking monetary donations as well as furnishings 30-50 years old In process of applying for National Register of Historic Places designation Dr. Terrell McBrayer and Rev. John Norton have been VERY instrumental in obtaining this property for its historic significance Anyone wishing to make a donation may contact Dr. McBrayer at 678.591.9004 or mail to HCHS, P.O. Box 585, Buchanan, GA 30113 and note on the envelope it is for the Sanford-Wade Heritage House

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2008 HISTORY BOOK

Our highest priority this year Will need substantial community input This will be a NEW book; not a reprint of the 1983 History book Contact our editor Lisa Tamasi by e-mail at hchistorybook@gmail.com

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GENEALOGY LIBRARY

Looking to invest in new equipment to digitize paper-based content and could use volunteers to help with this process Looking for better and continued preservation of diverse heritages throughout the county (i.e. Native American and African-American) Black History Month starts a week early at the Buchanan-Haralson Public Library located in the Historic Courthouse the Historical Society operates. The Historical Society has just begun a 30-day trial subscription to a vast source of information: The Oxford African American Studies Center on the World Wide Web. This includes the full contents of the Africana encyclopedia and many other online resources like maps, photos, sounds and movies, all pertaining to Black History. Just go to the Library and ask the staff how to log into this unique resource, but do so no later than February 18th, after which the trial ends. We are interested in your opinion on whether we should raise money to support a permanent subscription.

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MEMBERSHIP

We meet the 2nd Monday of each month (except December) at 6:30pm at the Historic Courthouse on the Square in Buchanan Please come to any meeting, see what we are about and see if you would like to join or volunteer. Committees we need help on: Building (minor upkeep of the old lady) and Festival (helps plan and coordinate the Fall Festival, Pumpkin Caper and Festival of Trees) We especially need and welcome more participation from the African-American community and more information on our Native American heritage. We are striving to preserve the past by keeping pace with the future!

Fair on the Square (Fall Festival)

The Great Pumpkin Caper

Festival of Trees

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FAIR ON THE SQUARE (Fall Festival)

Hosted by the HCHS on September 15, 2007 ( Downtown Buchanan Revitalization will host the Spring Festival in Buchanan the 3rd weekend in May) Last year’s 1856 Birthday was a big success and we are looking to have a theme this year as well.

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PAST ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Published The History of Haralson County, a family history book (1983). This book was recently reprinted. The 2008 History Book we discussed will be a NEW book, not a reprint! Published in 2004 Haralson County, Georgia Cemeteries, a cemetery census of all known county cemeteries to which volunteers were allowed access. This census is current through 2002 and was made possible with a grant through the R. J. Taylor, Jr. Foundation. Pricing information for the books can be found on the website. Repair and restoration of the Historic Courthouse (over a $1M project). The tower and much of the building were damaged by Hurricane Opal. Helped found the Buchanan-Haralson Public Library, which has been a real blessing to the community.

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CURRENT PROJECTS

Restoring a horse-drawn postal wagon that was used prior to 1911 in the Esom Hill area. We have recovered the old well pump that was used in the yard of the old courthouse and are looking into getting it repaired and possibly placed on display. JUST A REMINDER TO ALL LISTENERS: if you missed any information in today’s program, visit hchistory.com/1330 and you will find links to all websites and e-mails mentioned.