Troup County Archives & Legacy Museum on Main

08/25/2026

Join the Troup County Historical Society for a special day trip through West Georgia!

Travel by charter bus to the historic Red Oak Creek Covered Bridge for a guided talk, enjoy lunch at Blackbird Café, browse the antique shops of downtown Woodbury, and finish the day with peach ice cream at Fitzgerald Farms.

September 24th
9:30 AM–3:30 PM
Departing from Legacy Museum on Main

Member tickets: $50
Non-member tickets: $75, which includes a one-year membership

Your ticket includes transportation, the guided lecture, and lunch.

Reserve your spot here: https://shorturl.at/eEqyj

08/24/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first Craft the Past workshop! We had such a great time learning the art of sweetgrass basket weaving.

Our next workshop is coming up on September 20 and we’ll be getting hands-on with a little old-fashioned butter churning!

Our last event sold out, so don’t wait to grab your spot! Tickets are available at the link here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/craft-the-past-tickets-1994948799562?aff=oddtdtcreator

We can’t wait to see you all for another afternoon of crafting the past!

08/20/2026

We are proud to hold such a substantial piece of history right here in LaGrange. Support Lafayette Society for Performing Arts by seeing their latest show and check out these artifacts in person.

08/12/2026

08/11/2026

Join us for Craft the Past!

Explore history through hands-on creativity in our workshop series for older learners, ages 12+

August 23: Sweetgrass Basket Weaving
September 20: Hand-Churned Butter
November 15: Hand-Dipped Candles

Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Legacy Museum on Main
Cost: $10 per workshop with all supplies included!

Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/craft-the-past-tickets-1994948799562

08/10/2026

On This Day in Georgia History: The Declaration Arrives

On August 10, 1776, the Declaration of Independence officially reached Georgia.

News of the Declaration’s adoption had arrived in Savannah two days earlier, when Archibald Bulloch, President (the equivalent of governor today) of Georgia, received a letter from John Hancock, president of the Continental Congress, announcing that the Declaration had been adopted. On August 10, Bulloch, accompanied by other members of local government, publicly proclaimed the Declaration to the people of Savannah.

The Declaration was read aloud at several locations throughout the city, including the Assembly, the Liberty Pole, and the Battery. It was also read to an enthusiastic crowd in Johnson Square, Savannah’s first public square. The day continued with a public dinner and patriotic toasts celebrating the newly declared United States of America.

Georgia’s three delegates to the Continental Congress, Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, and George Walton, had signed the Declaration in Philadelphia. Just over a month later, Georgians finally heard the document proclaimed publicly in their own colony.

This past weekend, we brought a little of that history to life here in LaGrange with our own public reading of the Declaration on the Square.

Check out some moments from Saturday’s reenactment as we remember the day the words of the Declaration reached Georgia and were shared with the public.

08/07/2026

Join us for Craft the Past, a new hands-on workshop series at the Legacy Museum on Main designed for older kids and adults (ages 12+). Each workshop will explore a different historical craft and the traditional techniques behind it. Plus, create something of your own to take home.

Our first workshop:
August 23 | 2:00–4:00 PM
Craft the Past: Sweetgrass Basket Weaving

Participants will learn about the history and tradition of sweetgrass basket making before trying their hand at making their own.

Upcoming workshops:
September 20 – Hand-Churned Butter
November 15 – Hand-Dipped Candles

Cost: $10 per person
All supplies included
Registration required through Eventbrite

Space is limited, so reserve your spot today and discover history through creativity, craftsmanship, and hands-on learning!
Register here: https://shorturl.at/EvxvL

08/06/2026

Experience history as it would have been shared 250 years ago!

When the Declaration of Independence reached Georgia in August 1776, it was read publicly so communities could hear the words that helped shape a new nation. Join us as we recreate that tradition with a public reading of the Declaration of Independence in downtown LaGrange.

The Troup County Historical Society, in partnership with the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), invites you to Lafayette Square where Forrest Johnson, dressed in authentic colonial attire, will bring this historic document to life.

Location: Lafayette Square, Downtown LaGrange
Date: Saturday, August 8
Time: 4:00 p.m.

We hope to see you there!

Photograph: John Trumbull's 1819 painting, Declaration of Independence, depicts the five-man drafting committee of the Declaration of Independence presenting their work to the Second Continental Congress

08/05/2026

What an incredible summer at the Legacy Museum on Main! ☀️

We loved welcoming everyone to our summer children's programs! From babies to teens, we have enjoyed sharing history with all of you through hands-on activities, scavenger hunts, and museum exploration. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

As we head back to school, don't forget to keep us in mind for field trips, homeschool groups, scouts, and other youth programs. We love bringing history to life for learners of all ages, and we can't wait to welcome you back soon!

08/04/2026

By the 1830s, cotton had become the driving force behind Troup County's economy. Enslaved men, women, and children provided the labor that powered farms, mills, construction projects, and transportation networks.

Our newest exhibit Settling In: Troup County - 1826 explores both the achievements and the difficult realities of Troup County's past. Come learn more.