Hancock County Historical Society

Hancock County Historical Society Hancock County Historical & Genealogical Society is a great place to find info about Hancock County and its people ex: family, stories, and Melungeon info.

The Hancock County Historical & Genealogical Society was founded in 1986 and is located in Sneedville Tennessee. We have information on several families who were residents of Hancock County of which many still have relatives that reside in the county , we also have many local stories and pictures that have been submitted to the society, information on the Melungeon history, a museum filled with l

ots of interesting archives and a great selection of books to purchase for reading pleasure or for research purposes. The building where HCHGS is located, is in fact a historical landmark itself. Around here, it is commonly called "the old jail." The 'old jail' was established in 1860 and was used up until the new jail opened its doors , which was in 1986. The old jail was not equipped with the modern conveniences that todays jails currently have. There is so much history in this old building and if these walls could talk, oh the stories they would tell! The sheriff and his family would live in the lower portion of the jail and his wife would usually do the cooking and washing for the inmates. We have a book for sale written by a former sheriffs daughter about her stories of life lived in this old jail. We also do tours of the facility.

08/20/2019

If you haven't already joined our Hancock Historical page, please do so. Most everything we post now, is only on that page. Thank you and God bless.

04/11/2017

Books: Hancock County and It's People
Currently available:
Vol. III $70.00
(Note if shipped there is an additional fee)

*Preorders only:
Vol. I
Vol. II
Pictorial
(Call or message us with your name and phone number about the books which are preorder only, and as soon as we get enough preorders, we will contact you with more information)

Any questions about any of these books, feel free to call us at 423-733-0140 or message us on Facebook.

05/12/2015

Thanks to everyone who came out today and supported our fish fry fundraiser! We appreciate each and everything that was done to make this successful.
A special thanks to those who donated their time to help prepare, serve and deliver food or helped out in any way - it was all very much so appreciated. Thanks again!

Upcoming event sponsored by the Hancock County Historical Society. Dates: May 20th - 27thNo admission fees and no charge...
05/01/2014

Upcoming event sponsored by the Hancock County Historical Society.
Dates: May 20th - 27th
No admission fees and no charge for camping (donation for electric is appreciated).
Come out and join us during the week long event!
Contact information :
Boyd and Bonnie Manning
423-300-0060 or 423-912-0079

If you have any questions, of course, feel free to contact the Hancock County Historical Society at 423-733-0140 or contact thorough Facebook.

The Hancock County Historical Society is selling tickets on this gorgeous queen sized, tossed 9 patch, hand knotted quil...
05/01/2014

The Hancock County Historical Society is selling tickets on this gorgeous queen sized, tossed 9 patch, hand knotted quilt.
Tickets can be purchased at the Hancock County Historical Society, from Judy or Nancy at the Clerk and Masters office located inside the court house or contact us on Facebook about how to get yours.
Ticket prices are:
1 for $5.00 or 3 tickets for $10.00
Actual drawing will be held during the Hancock County Fall Festival in October.
You do not need to be present to win.
All process will go directly to the society.
Thank you for your support!

03/24/2014

The Historical Society will close at 12:00 tomorrow ( Tuesday the 25th) and will not be open Thursday ( the 27th ) both due to family illness and doctor appointments.
Sorry for any inconvenience.

02/26/2014

Book: My Melungeon Heritage, A Story of Life on Newmans Ridge.

Author:Mattie Ruth Johnson

Price: $15.00 ( additional $6.00 if shipped )

02/26/2014

Book: Sheriff's Daughter Tells All
Author: Ileta Maxey Jones
Price: $15.00 ( additional $6.00 if shipped )
Any questions, feel free to call us at 423-733-0140 or contact us on Facebook.

Currently only Volume III is available. All other volumes are preorders. Call 423-7330-0140, email at hchs1@att.net or ...
02/26/2014

Currently only Volume III is available.
All other volumes are preorders.
Call 423-7330-0140, email at [email protected] or send a private message on Facebook if you would like to have your name added to the preorder list.

Books: Hancock County and It's People
Currently available:
Vol. III $70.00
(Note if shipped there is an additional fee)

*Preorders only:
Vol. I
Vol. II
Pictorial
(Call or message us with your name and phone number about the books which are preorder only, and as soon as we get enough preorders, we will contact you with more information)

Any questions about any of these books, feel free to call us at 423-733-0140 or message us on Facebook.

Address

120 Jail St
Sneedville, TN
37869

Telephone

+14237330140

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