Richmond Hill, Georgia, Historical Society and Museum
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    • History of Richmond Hill
    • Historic Video Footage: Ford Era in Richmond Hill
    • Oral History Interviews
    • Tell the Full Story
    • Newsletter
    • Board of Directors and By-Laws
    • Press
  • Richmond Hill History Museum
    • Photo Gallery
  • Events & Merchandise
    • Preservation Month
  • Cars & Coffee Richmond Hill
  • Fort McAllister State Historic Park
  • Henry Ford in Richmond Hill
  • History Driving Trail
  • Visit Richmond Hill, Georgia
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  • About
    • History of Richmond Hill
    • Historic Video Footage: Ford Era in Richmond Hill
    • Oral History Interviews
    • Tell the Full Story
    • Newsletter
    • Board of Directors and By-Laws
    • Press
  • Richmond Hill History Museum
    • Photo Gallery
  • Events & Merchandise
    • Preservation Month
  • Cars & Coffee Richmond Hill
  • Fort McAllister State Historic Park
  • Henry Ford in Richmond Hill
  • History Driving Trail
  • Visit Richmond Hill, Georgia
  • Membership & Giving
  • Corporate and Lifetime Members
  • Historic Resources and Links
  • Contact Us
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The Richmond Hill, Georgia, Historical Society is a membership-based, 501 (c)(3) 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!

You can help make an important contribution toward preserving the history of our community by making a donation, bequest or other planned gift. There are a variety of methods to give to the Richmond Hill Historical Society that will assist us with our efforts and offer you, the donor, or your heirs, a tax benefit. Our legal name and address is the Richmond Hill Historical Society, P.O. Box 381, Richmond Hill, GA  31324. Add an immediate gift, monthly pledge, membership or brick purchase to support ongoing work of the Historical Society and see your legacy at work! 
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Upcoming Events:

Lecture
April

Henry Ford Clinic

Spring Trolley Tour - Ford Avenue
Sunday, May 7th
Richmond Hill History Museum

Fall Trolley Tour - Bryan Neck
Sunday, October 8th
Richmond Hill History Museum

Oyster Roast
Saturday, November 4th
Ford Field & River Club

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Richmond Hill Historical Society Announces 2022 Scholarship Winner

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We are pleased to announce the winner of the 2022 Scholarship is Annabelle Hartley. This $1,000 scholarship is offered by the Richmond Hill Historical Society to a Richmond Hill Senior. Through this annual gift to our future generation, it is our desire to further our mission to inspire, educate, and preserve the history of our community. Annabelle will be attending the University of Georgia in the fall. Congratulations! 

Essay Topic:
William and Ellen Craft started a school in Bryan County years after a daring escape from slavery. What challenges did they face along the way? What helped them succeed? Also, describe the school in Bryan County and the challenges they faced after freedom.

Read the winning essay here: 

Check out the Murals & Memories Trail in Richmond Hill!

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The Richmond Hill Farmers Market is held each Saturday on the grounds of the Richmond Hill History Museum,
​located at 11460 Ford Avenue. Drop by from 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm!
​For more information about the market, or to become a vendor,
visit their website here. 

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 Join us for Cars and Coffee, a monthly event (March - October) showcasing unique, rare, and antique cars! Car owners can bring in a car and interact with other automobile enthusiasts. Don't have a classic car? Bring the family and be a spectator! 

We are currently accepting business sponsorships for our 2023 season. Contact us if you are interested in reserving one of the following months

Saturday, March 4, 2023 
Saturday, April 1, 2023 
Saturday, May 6, 2023 
Saturday, June 3, 2023
Saturday, July 1, 2023
Saturday, August 5, 2023  
Saturday, September 2, 2023
Saturday, October 7, 2023 

                     9 a.m. - 11 a.m. 

WHERE:      Richmond Hill History Museum
                     11460 Ford Ave  
                     Richmond Hill, Georgia, 31324
 
COST:          Free (donations to the museum appreciated)
  
MORE INFORMATION: Contact the museum at 912-756-3697 or visit www.richmondhillhistoricalsociety.com.


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  • About
    • History of Richmond Hill
    • Historic Video Footage: Ford Era in Richmond Hill
    • Oral History Interviews
    • Tell the Full Story
    • Newsletter
    • Board of Directors and By-Laws
    • Press
  • Richmond Hill History Museum
    • Photo Gallery
  • Events & Merchandise
    • Preservation Month
  • Cars & Coffee Richmond Hill
  • Fort McAllister State Historic Park
  • Henry Ford in Richmond Hill
  • History Driving Trail
  • Visit Richmond Hill, Georgia
  • Membership & Giving
  • Corporate and Lifetime Members
  • Historic Resources and Links
  • Contact Us