Richmond Hill Historical Society in Coastal Georgia

THE SOCIETY

The Richmond Hill, Georgia, Historical Society is a membership-based, non-profit organization with a mission to inspire and educate people on Richmond Hill's richly diverse past. Whether you're a native or a newcomer, we hope you will join us!

Your 2019 Board of Directors:

Paige Glazer, President
Kendra Seagraves, Vice President
Christy Sherman, Immediate Past President
Catie Remion, Secretary
Carrie Brookshire, Treasurer
Buddy Sullivan, ex-officio - Senior Historian
Sarah Volker, Past President
Robin Allison
Georgene Brazer
Amanda Styer

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The Richmond Hill History Museum has new hours!
We are now open Monday - Saturday from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. beginning June 1st.

Upcoming Events:

June 1, 2019:

Cars & Coffee Richmond Hill takes place the first Saturday of each month (March - October) from 9 - 11 a.m. at the beautiful Richmond Hill History Museum.

Cars & Coffee is a great place for car enthusiasts to come together for a morning of good conversation, coffee, and fun! Here, you can meet new friends, swap stories, and get some tips on a project you may be working on.

The grounds of the Richmond Hill History Museum, formerly the Henry Ford Kindergarten building, is the perfect place for this popular community event. Bring any car you feel is unique, special, rare, or antique, or just bring the family to have a look around.

150th Anniversary Celebration of Bryan Neck Missionary Baptist Church

Join us as we celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Bryan Neck Missionary Baptist Church. We will tour the historic chapel and cemetery, learn the history and enjoy the church choir. Refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public.

Organized in 1869, this is the oldest African-American church congregation in lower Bryan County. The first structure for the church, a Prayer House, was built in 1870 on this site near the white Presbyterian Church (Burnt Church). London Harris, a freedman and spiritual leader of the local black community, was one of the organizers and first pastors for this church. The church was renovated and enlarged at the time the nearby Carver school was built in 1939.

When: Saturday, June 22 at 10 a.m.

Where: 16525 GA Hwy 144, Richmond Hill, GA 31324 (Across from Buckhead North)

Ford Firetruck Returns to Richmond Hill

Recently, members of the Richmond Hill Historical Society were able to locate and acquire the 1937 Ford Fire Truck that we believe was supplied by Henry Ford and used in Ways Station/Richmond Hill during the Ford-era.

The truck is still in a very solid condition but the Richmond Hill Historical Society would like to restore it to its original beauty. Your donations and sponsorship can help us meet our goal of $50,000 to restore and house the truck.

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Click below to securely donate to our Firetruck Restoration Fund. All contributions are tax deductible: