Winter 2005 Volume Five Number 1
Towns County's sesquicentennial is fast approaching. That's right, Towns County will be celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2006. Founded in 1856 from Union and Rabun counties, Towns County was named in honor of Governor George Washington Towns. Many of today's citizens fondly remember the 1956 centennial when the County came together as never before to celebrate the occasion. Organized by County Agent and Mrs. E. N. Nicholson, the communities entered floats into a parade, women donned long dresses and bonnets, men sprouted whiskers, and dignitaries from far and near, including Georgia's Gov. Marvin Griffin, came to join in the festivities. Representing Gov. Towns' family was his only surviving granddaughter, Mrs. Anna Walker Terrell, who fell in love with the area and moved here upon retirement.
It is in that spirit that the Towns County Historical Society invites you to join in preparing for our 150th anniversary. We have formed a committee in cooperation with the Towns County Chamber of Commerce to plan exciting events for a year-long celebration. To begin, we are sponsoring a contest for a seal and log to be used throughout the year.
We invite you to join our historical society and participate in upcoming activities in a large variety of events that will involve all Towns County citizens, families, and organizations. We encourage you, your church, and your community to take part in planning for a successful anniversary celebration.
Contact the society at towns_county_ga_history@yahoo.com or at P. O. Box 932, Hiawassee, GA 30546. M. Rice and J. Taylor
Towns County
Historical Society, Inc.
Post Office Box 932, Hiawassee, Georgia 30546
Application Form
____ New Member _____Renewal
Name______________________________________________
Address____________________________________________
City, State, Zip______________________________________
Company Name_____________________________________
Telephone Number___________________________________
Email address_______________________________________
Membership Participation Dues
_____ Individual $15.00 per year
_____ Family $20.00 per year
(If a Family Membership, list other names)
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_____ Sustaining $60.00 per year
_____ Corporate $100.00 per year
____ Life $250.00 paid only once
____ Student $5.00 (non-voting)
Make your check payable to Towns County Historical Society and mail to the address above. Current Committees: Listing of Historic Sites, Preservation, Monographs, Special Collections, Oral History, Sesquicentennial, etc. Members are encouraged to join existing committees or suggest new activities of their interest.
NEXT MEETING: Sunday February 20 at 2:00 PM
Mountain Regional Library Young Harris, Conference Room "Towns County Film Festival"
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