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Brown House Museum
Sandersville, Georgia

Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society

See history unfold in the house General Sherman headquartered overnight. This historical c. 1852 house features period furniture and houses prominent collections of the past and present life of Washington County. Artifacts, memorabilia and Civil War Relics can be seen. An unforgettable display of Early Washington County Pottery is the latest addition to the museum.

Old Jail Museum and Genealogy Research Center
Sandersville, Georgia

History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Specialized

Explore a Victorian Era conjoined jail and sheriffs' home, one of a few known to exist today. Tour the old jail cells, original locking mechanism and graffiti left behind by prisoners. The old gallows yard is adjacent to the jail. The Genealogy Research Center can be found in the home portion. A library filled with historical books on Washington County and adjacent counties and states is available for researchers. The center is also a repository for family books, files and other Washington County history. While you are visiting, listen or watch for evidence of the ghost “Essie,” believed to inhabit the historical home. Researchers will be glad to share their stories about their experiences with this popular ghost.

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2024 Colorado-Wyoming ANNUAL MEETING

May 1 - 4, 2024

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Ohio Museums Association 2024 Conference with AMM

July 24 - August 3, 2024

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South Carolina Federation of Museums 2024 Conference

September 16 - 18, 2024

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Museums Alaska: 2024 Conference

September 25 - 28, 2024

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Florida Association of Museums 2024 Annual Conference & Exposition

October 13 - 16, 2024

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