Heard County Historical Society

Franklin, Georgia          May 15, 2025

  • Welcome –
  • Current Officers
  • History of Heard County
  • Publications
  • Historic Markers
  • Photo Gallery
  • Helpful Links
  • Events Calendar
  • Contact Us
  • Membership Information
  • Over 100 Years Ago
  • Updates & Activities
  • Mayhayley Lancaster

Welcome –

We are now open on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Please come check out our new look!

The Heard County Historical Society was organized August 29, 1979 to promote preservation of Heard County’s historic sites and records. The Society is a major sponsor of the Museum, making donations and encouraging the community to support the museum. The Old Jail Museum is open to the public, admission is free. We only ask that you sign our guest book.

  • Announcements…

    Starting in 2019, the Historical Society will meet four times a year - March, June, September, and December - Location to be announced - on the third Thursday of the month at 5:30.

     

    Visitors are welcome!

    Check out our Events Calendar.

    Come and share history with us!

  • Museum Info…

    Heard County Historical Society Seal

    Heard County Historical Society

    P.O. Box 990

    Franklin, GA 30217

    Phone:706-675-6507

    Email: hchistoricmuseum@heardcountyga.com"

     

    Contact the Society.

     

    Heard County Historical Center and Museum

    P.O. Box 364

    Franklin, GA 30217

    Phone: 706-675-6507

    Museum Hours

    Tuesday and Thursday

    9:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Location: Old Jail House on the northeast side of the Square

     

    Contact the Webmaster.

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