The Depot Dispatch
COH Summer Campers Tour Museum, Fire Department
Students from the Community of Hope summer camping program visited the Museum on June 28. Sixty-two students and their high school and adult counselors toured the Museum that morning, and also attended a presentation at Fire Station One during their visit. We are very...
“Voices of the Past” Scheduled for October 21, 202, 5-7 p.m.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 21st, when The Garner Area Historical Society will present “Voices of the Past” at the Hayes Chapel Christian Church Cemetery. Located at 315 East Garner Road, it is interesting to note that a portion of this cemetery was once...
Garner History Museum Receives Prestigious Award
GAHS, along with the Town of Garner, has received a coveted “Anthemion Award” from Capital Area Preservation for its efforts in preserving Garner’s Historic Depot. Presented on September 25, 2023, the award recognizes significant efforts towards historic preservation...
Noted Genealogist Conducts Workshop for Museum Docents
Well-known genealogist and author Dr. Laura Edwards conducted a workshop for our Museum docents on June 8 at the Depot. The goal of the workshop was to help our Museum volunteers learn more about genealogical research, making us better able to assist our visitors with...