Galleries
The Cherokee County History Center is home to 6 unique galleries each covering a specific chapter in Cherokee County's history. Our story begins in the Carolyn Smith Galt gallery with the Cherokee and Creekland Indigenous peoples all the way back 10,000 B.C. From there, we look at the industries that shaped Cherokee County and the impact of larger events like the Civil War and World War II on our community.
The story ends with a look at current preservation efforts across the county before guests are invited to explore our temporary exhibit space.
Trace a Sherd Interactive. Place a sheet of paper over the lit etched out patterns and see what you make!
The Grisham-Galt-Magruder Gallery
From the height of the Georgia gold rush to the decimation of the Civil War, dig into Cherokee County’s rich 19th-century history. Read original soldier’s letters, peer into the past with stereoscopes, and use historic maps to guide yourself through the time period.
The Douglas Gallery
This gallery sees huge changes in Cherokee County’s society within a very short 50 years. The Great Depression, World War II, the Civil Rights movement, and the closure of a county institution. Our two mini-theaters will show a documentary and historic short films turning the spotlight on the 1950s and 1960s.
Exhibit panels on the Broiler industry found in the Douglas Gallery. Find out how Cherokee County became the "Poultry Capital of the world!"
