Event Type : Newnan

Native historian Jeff Bishop delivers an engaging talk on the History of Coweta and discusses his book, “Coweta County, A Brief History.” Join us at the Kiwanis Coweta County Fair on Thursday, September 19 in the Exhibit Building for this informative talk.

Location: 275 Pine Rd. Newnan, Ga 32063

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Tour historic Oak Hill Cemetery in the City’s trolley! Tour includes the history of Oak Hill and spotlight on a few notable citizens from days gone by. Approximately 45 minutes. Park at the museum and board the trolley there. Tickets $35. This is a fundraiser for your local history museum. Tour time choices are 6:00, 7:00 and 8:00 p.m. Tickets, which are limited, go on sale in July. Stay tuned! This is a great opportunity for those who do not care to walk the cemetery in the upcoming walking tours on October 19th and 25th!

Location: 74 Jackson Street Newnan, GA 30263

Here it comes again!! The 2024 Oak Hill Cemetery Tour is being planned for Saturday, Oct. 19 and Friday Oct. 25 with tour times starting at 5:30p.m. New tours head out every 20 minutes. Tour Oak Hill Cemetery at dusk with skilled guides in character who take you through to visit some of those who’ve come before us. Also, take in the “History by Candlelight” museum tour. Enjoy live entertainment and AWESOME ELLISON BROS BBQ FOOD TRUCK in the back garden of the museum. Tour lasts approximately 60 to 90 minutes. Wear comfortable shoes! Questions? Call the museum at 770-251-0207. TICKETS go on sale in July and will remain on sale until the day of the event or until the event sales out. $50*
Join Newnan-Coweta History Center as we tour at dusk through Newnan’s Historic Oak Hill Cemetery on a guided walk of select gravesites. Storytellers and guides captivate guests with lively, engaging tales while dancers, musicians and artists also contribute to this special event that celebrates living, history and the arts.
Limited tickets available. Tours, $50 Adults / $22 Children 12 and under, start every 20 minutes from McRitchie-Hollis Museum, 74 Jackson St., Newnan. Ellison Brothers BBQ Truck. Not recommended for young children. Note: Tickets for children may be purchased and used to accompany an adult for any tour time.
NOTE: There are two tour dates. Sat. 10/19 and Fri. 10/25. Please make sure you are purchasing a ticket for your desired date and time!
This is a rain or shine event. In case of severe inclement weather, an alternate date will be announced.
Park off of Clark Street in the lot behind the museum. Check-in is near the white gazebo.
EACH TICKET INCLUDES GUIDED CEMETERY TOUR, CANDLELIGHT MUSEUM TOUR, LIVE MUSIC, & FIVE DOLLAR COUPON FOR EACH TICKET HOLDER TO ELLISON BROTHERS BBQ!
Thank you for supporting this fundraiser for your local history center!
Craft cocktail, cookie, and other items sold separately in the museum garden before and after tours.

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Here it comes again!! The 2024 Oak Hill Cemetery Tour is being planned for Saturday, Oct. 19 and Friday Oct. 25 with tour times starting at 5:30p.m. New tours head out every 20 minutes. Tour Oak Hill Cemetery at dusk with skilled guides in character who take you through to visit some of those who’ve come before us. Also, take in the “History by Candlelight” museum tour. Enjoy live entertainment and AWESOME ELLISON BROS BBQ FOOD TRUCK in the back garden of the museum. Tour lasts approximately 60 to 90 minutes. Wear comfortable shoes! Questions? Call the museum at 770-251-0207. TICKETS go on sale in July and will remain on sale until the day of the event or until the event sales out. $50*
Join Newnan-Coweta History Center as we tour at dusk through Newnan’s Historic Oak Hill Cemetery on a guided walk of select gravesites. Storytellers and guides captivate guests with lively, engaging tales while dancers, musicians and artists also contribute to this special event that celebrates living, history and the arts.
Limited tickets available. Tours, $50 Adults / $22 Children 12 and under, start every 20 minutes from McRitchie-Hollis Museum, 74 Jackson St., Newnan. Ellison Brothers BBQ Truck. Not recommended for young children. Note: Tickets for children may be purchased and used to accompany an adult for any tour time.
NOTE: There are two tour dates. Sat. 10/19 and Fri. 10/25. Please make sure you are purchasing a ticket for your desired date and time!
This is a rain or shine event. In case of severe inclement weather, an alternate date will be announced.
Park off of Clark Street in the lot behind the museum. Check-in is near the white gazebo.
EACH TICKET INCLUDES GUIDED CEMETERY TOUR, CANDLELIGHT MUSEUM TOUR, LIVE MUSIC, & FIVE DOLLAR COUPON FOR EACH TICKET HOLDER TO ELLISON BROTHERS BBQ!
Thank you for supporting this fundraiser for your local history center!
Craft cocktail, cookie, and other items sold separately in the museum garden before and after tours.

Location: 74 Jackson Street Newnan, GA 30263

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As part of this year’s Christmas Tour of Homes (Fri 12/6) hosted by Newnan Presbyterian School, the Newnan Coweta History Center is hosting a Historic Church Candlelight Tour in downtown Newnan the following evening on Saturday, December 7 from 5 to 8 pm. These are two cojoined fundraising events — one for the Newnan Presbyterian School and one for the Newnan-Coweta History Center!
Tour the historic churches of Newnan at dusk as they’ll be lit and awash in glowing candlelight and stunning Christmas decor. Hear docents talk about the history of the church and take away historic information on each church on the tour which to date includes Newnan Presbyterian Church, Newnan First Methodist, Central Baptist Church, Newnan Chapel United Methodist Church and First Baptist Church.
Live music and refreshments at some locations. More details to come.
Purchase your Christmas Tour of Homes ticket that includes the church tour or you may purchase just the church tour.
$50 TOH&Church Tour
or
$20 Church Tour Only
Tickets on sale soon at www.newnantourofhomes.com or in person at Gillyweeds or the McRitchie-Hollis Museum at 74 Jackson St.
For more information–
Newnan Coweta History Center: 770-251-0207
Newnan Presbyterian School: 770-253-5018