Postcard History of LaGrange

Shannon | 06/20/2017

The Troup County Historical Society is very excited to host amateur historian, Chris Cleaveland, for a presentaion of his postcard collection. The postcards paint a fascinating picture of our beautiful city over the years. The presentation is sure to be a treat.

The presentation will be Thursday, July 13, at 6:30 p.m. in the Charter Foundation… Read More >>

Hillview Cemetery Tour

Shannon | 05/05/2017

We are very excited to continue our series of walking tours in LaGrange. People of all ages love to participate in either the street or cemetery tours. The street tours feature stories of local people and history associated with the buildings but also explanations of architectural styles.  In the cemetery tours, we take different routes… Read More >>

Photo Preservation Workshop

Shannon | 04/12/2017

Please join us at the Archives for a hands-on workshop hosted by Director and Archivist, Shannon Johnson. Shannon will demonstrate best practices for protecting and preserving family photographs and documents.  She will explain how to store and care for these items and provide… Read More >>

John Franklin to Speak

Shannon | 12/22/2016

Start the Black History Month celebration early by listening to a lecture from the Smithsonian’s lead expert in African American history and culture.  Author John Franklin played a major role in constructing the National Museum of African American History and Culture, which opened in 2016. The museum is the only national museum devoted exclusively… Read More >>