HISTORY LECTURES
EXPLORE: Lost Corner Sandy Springs, Georgia
If you missed our exhibit launch on Tuesday May 16th, 2023 you can still see it when it travels to nearby public spaces in and around Sandy Springs. Click the green Get our Newsletter button at the top of this page to stay up to date on where to find this exhibit next.
This exhibit and programming shares the history of Lost Corner as a living time capsule of our state’s history. Spanning 3,000 years of human civilization: from Native American inhabitants to 19th c. Euro-American settlers, through today’s suburban neighborhoods Lost Corner gives us some important clues to the history of Sandy Springs. There is virtually a complete record of ownership, with few changes over time as the property has had 2 owners since the Native Americans inhabited the land. Attend to hear more about Lost Corner from Historian Melissa Swindell. FREE!
Yankees in Sandy Springs! How Ever Did They Get In? (Uncle Peter! My Smelling Salts!)
Tuesday October 10th 7:00pm-9:00pm
While no significant Civil War battles were fought in Sandy Springs, the area was greatly impacted by the over 60,000 invading Union troops who rested and resupplied here before their final march on Atlanta. Come join local historian Clarke Otten as he gives us great insights into these harrowing times and the important role Sandy Springs played using letters and other documents from local citizens of that time.
This is a FREE event geared towards Adults. Donations to FOLC are appreciated. Click HERE to register so we know how many to expect.
