Alpharetta & Old Milton County Historical Society

In keeping with its mission, the Alpharetta & Old Milton County Historical Society provides Heritage Programs to schools and the community to help keep the past alive. This project provides programs for groups at the Mansell House and Gardens, the Log Cabin at Milton Center, local schools and other sites in the community. Over 300 visitors have toured the Log Cabin in 2009.

Programs

Log Cabin Museum at Milton Center
Located on the Milton Center campus, AHS members in period dress conduct tours and present programs of farm life in the late 1800’s to groups.

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Tool Time
This hands-on program, under the guidance of an experienced AHS member, gives participants the opportunity to use tools of a past era in a historical setting.

Tell Me A Tale
The past comes to life as many local AHS members share their experiences of growing up in Alpharetta and old Milton County. Did You Know. . . Ghost tales are told about one of the older homes in Alpharetta?

Walk About Tours
The AHS members share their knowledge of our local and state cemeteries as well as and tours regarding the historic markers in Alpharetta.

Day-time History Seminars
The AHS Heritage Committee is planning to have day-time history seminars which will include both local and state historical times. Re-enactments of historical times by AHS members as demonstrated in the picture to the left is from the Sesquintenial Celebration of the signing of the order to change a Milton site to Alpharetta.

Customized Programs
The Alpharetta & Old Milton County Historical Society will work with your group to meet your special needs for a program.

Contact our Heritage Committee to schedule a program for your group - 770-475-4663

AHS Location

Mansell House and Gardens
1835 Old Milton Parkway
Alpharetta, GA 30009
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AHS Hours

Mon 11:00 - 2:00
Wed and Fri 10:00 - 2:00
or by appointment.
To schedule an appointment, call 770-475-4663 or use the contact form

Calendar

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