Arch began his career with the Cooperative Extension Service as a Carroll County Extension agent in 1985. While in Carrollton, Arch earned a Master of Public Administration from West Georgia College and State University. In 1988, he was selected to serve as the Rock Eagle 4-H Center Coordinator, an Extension 4-H Specialist position. He became the Associate State 4-H Leader for Facilities and Residential Programs in 1995; in 1998 he took on additional responsibility as the Georgia 4-H Foundation Executive Director. Learn More >

Did you know that the largest paleontology collection in Georgia is housed just half an hour away from Eatonton? Did you also know that one of Eatonton’s own has been managing and curating the collection for over 20 years? This lecture will cover the fossil collections housed at the William P. Wall Museum of Natural History at Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, Georgia.

Back by popular demand! The August Adventure at the Old School History Museum is an Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social event. Free fun for the whole family! Join us along with the Arts Barn for a variety of activities, dancing, singing, games, and of course, ICE CREAM!

Remember the time when families shared the Sunday newspaper? First, Mom & Dad read the front-page news, then Mom enjoyed the Home and Garden section while Dad caught up on the sports news. Right here in Georgia, we have two men, a father/son team, who are making history with their skillful blending of the two forms of journalism paper!

Before streaming, CDs, tapes, and vinyl records there were 78s- the first mass medium for recorded music, spanning the late 19th century through the early 1950s. Eatonton resident and world music collector, Richard Garrett, will discuss and play five fascinating 78 rpm records from his collection….

Speaker: Dr. Eric Tenbus, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, GCSU

Topic: “The History of Beer” (Need we say more?)

We had so much fun last year with the Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social we’re bringing it back this year! Join us again for a step back in time and a day full of family fun in our annual August Adventure!

Speaker: Kenneth H. Thomas, Jr. with the Society of Georgia Archivists
Title: “Climbing the Family Tree”

Join us for the Grand Opening of a new, permanent museum exhibit. We will unveil the NEW Sports Wall of Fame - featuring the 11 Hall of Fame athletes from Eatonton. Special presentation and announcements at this Sunday at the Museum event.

Mary Lacksen is a Georgia Master Beekeeper and operates BeeCo Apiaries near Sparta, Georgia. She began her beekeeping journey in 2009 and manages about 100 hives for queen rearing, nucleus hive and honey production.

August Adventure - Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social with games afterward - fun for the whole family.

This summer, the Hargrett’s traveling exhibit will visit 7 libraries around the state for the sports exhibit. Only one city, Eatonton, will have a display at both the local library and a history museum! Save the date and be sure to join us!

Topic: “Architecture in Georgia: 1800 -1940”

Speaker: Dr. William Rawlings, Award-winning author and retired physician

Topic: “Lighthouses of the Georgia Coast”

August Adventure! “Medicinal Plants from the Past” with Guest: Katy Ross, plant specialist.

Join us for an afternoon of family learning and fun; we will have special activities for children!

Speaker: Dr. Harold Mock, GCSU History Professor and Director of Leadership Programs

Topic: “Living in a Nuclear World”

Speaker: Jason Hasty, Archivist/ Sports Specialist at the Hargrett Library

Topic: “Saving Bulldog Sports History”

Speaker: Loran Smith, Author and Sports Historian, UGA

Topic: “The Fallout from being a Dawg with Serendipitous Travel Options”

THIS LECTURE HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 10, 2021