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History Cherokee is a nonprofit organization engaged in the collection , preservation , and interpretation of Cherokee County history.
Through strong community partnerships, relevant educational programming, intentional collecting practices, and historic preservation advocacy we strive to:
History Cherokee owns and operates the Cherokee County History Center and the Historic Rock Barn Venue.
The Cherokee County Historical Society was founded in 1975 by a group of local individuals interested in preserving the history of Cherokee County. Now known as History Cherokee, we are the sole organization in Cherokee County engaged in collecting, preserving, and interpreting all aspects of its history.
History Cherokee is a private, non-profit 501c(3) organization governed by a Board of Directors. Until 2004, History Cherokee was a volunteer organization but today employs several museum professionals dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the region. In 2020, CCHS rebranded itself to become History Cherokee. This umbrella designation encompasses all our activities and allows us to share our work in historic preservation, local history education, and the Rock Barn event venue in a uniquely universal way.
History Cherokee has an archival collection consisting of over 100,000 items pertaining to Cherokee County’s rich history. The collection includes documents, books, photographs, oral histories, and objects ranging from Native American artifacts to farming tools.

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Holly Jansen Fulkerson

Leora Yardis

Christopher Walker

Kady Yeomans

Come join us for our November book club meeting on Tuesday, November 10!

This year's ornament has arrived and will be available for purchase on Tuesday, November 17th! Save the date to take home a memento of the historic Cherokee High School!

the only walk you need 🚶‍♀️‍➡️ https://historycherokee.org/visit

As today's book club meeting concludes, save the date for our next book club meeting on November 10! Dr. Susan Buice will be leading the discussion on "The Berry Pickers" by Amanda Peters.

You know you want to get tickets to join us on the Holiday Tour of Homes this year! https://historycherokee.org/holiday-homes-tour/

Larry Kellogg stopped in this past week to look at his old yearbook from 1958! It's always awesome to see people look back in the past!

Our monthly book club returns Tuesday, October 13th! Come join us from 2-3pm for a discussion on "Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe led by Dr. Susan Buice!

ATTENTION: The Cherokee County History Center will be closed tomorrow, October 10. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope you and your family remain safe as Hurricane Isaias approaches.

The front of our building is looking so great now that our flames have been re-ignited! Let us know what you think! 🔥

C&S Helicopter over the Bank of Canton in downtown, 1960's

🎄 Our Holiday Homes Tour is coming soon! 🎟️ Get your tickets now or become an event sponsor and help make this beloved History Cherokee tradition possible! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this cherished holiday tradition! https://historycherokee.org/holiday-homes-tour

There are so many reasons to come visit the Cherokee County History Center! Our events, programs, and historic preservation are only a tip of the iceberg! See all we have to offer below: https://historycherokee.org/

The old R. M. Moore Elementary School building on 471 Grady Street in Waleska was recently added to the National Register of Historic Places! It is so exciting to have an important part of our community recognized! https://dca.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-10-01/national-register-october-2026

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