Welcome to the Perry Area Historical Museum located in the historic district of downtown Perry. The museum is housed in a historic family home built by Dr. Horace Evans in 1927. Exhibits showcase prominent national political figures, family life from the early 1800s, memorabilia from the Civil War through Afghanistan, and records and arti
Welcome to the Perry Area Historical Museum located in the historic district of downtown Perry. The museum is housed in a historic family home built by Dr. Horace Evans in 1927. Exhibits showcase prominent national political figures, family life from the early 1800s, memorabilia from the Civil War through Afghanistan, and records and artifacts from 1854 to modern-day education practices. Early 1800 agricultural tools and products, clothing from the late 1800s, sports memorabilia, and business and medical artifacts offer an intriguing display for the inquiring mind. Family records, church and cemetery records, scrapbooks, diaries, and newspaper clippings are a delight for the researching genealogist. We look forward to seeing you or helping you with your next research!
and Fashion Show
11:30 to 1:30
Rockhouse Barn
Elko Road
Location and Time TBA
Two display windows in the Houston County Courthouse are maintained by the Perry Historical Society. Displays are themed as in this one for Houston County Travel through the years.
This 1500-year-old cypress tree was cut from the Ocmulgee River bottom in the 1940s by J. M. "Cap" Tolleson for his new motor court at the corner of Main and Ball Streets. For years this old tree was a favorite of Perry children who often climbed inside to see the postcards sold from Perry's first "Welcome Center."
This bicycle sculpture was purchased by the Perry Historical Society to show awareness for the City of Perry's Bicentennial Celebration. It is located on Main Street
Historical stop signs were purchased by individuals, businesses, and civic organizations in the downtown area. Small plaques were placed on each sign to designate the donor. The project was spearheaded by the Perry Historical Society.
On October 1, 2020 the Perry Historical Society installed a bronze plaque on the building at 1032 Ball Street marking the site where Bluebird Bus No. 1 was built in 1927.
This bird cage sculpture was created by Brandon McCullar featuring some of T. F. Hardy's tools. A few of the tools include a plumb bob, plow point, wheel, etc. T. F. Hardy was one of the charter members of the Perry Historical Society.
Welcome to the Perry Historical Museum, 901 Northside Drive, Perry, GA 31069
Museum Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
10:00 - 12:00 and 2:00 - 4:00
Other days and times by appointment