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...
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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...
Celebrating One Hundred Years, September 16, 2023
The Garner History Museum at the Depot will be open on September 16 from 12:00 to 5:00 with a special exhibit on the grass roots effort that saved the school from demolition. This exhibit will also be available on Saturday September 9 and Wednesday September 13 from...
Eagle Scout Builds Message Board for Museum
The Garner History Museum at the Depot has a new outdoor message and information board. Eagle Scout Candidate, Coleman Allen, worked with our Executive Committee to design this attractive board. Located between the Depot and the Caboose, it will be used for...
