Perry Area Historical Museum
This home was built as a family residence in 1927 by Dr. Horace Evans, and members of the Evans family lived here until 1990 when the property was sold to the City of Perry for commercial purposes. It was leased to the Perry Area Historical Society in 2010 for a local history museum. The museum archives memorabilia and records, provides local tours, and helps to research genealogical data for local families.
Sinclair Station
When Henry Matthews built this service station in 1931 during the Great Depression, he had two ideas in mind. The first was to build a new 1930s box-style service station that would attract customers along the Central Dixie Highway. The second reason was that he was getting married and needed a home close to his business, so he added a second floor to the building and made it an apartment. During the Great Depression additional revenue streams needed to be explored in addition to gas, so Henry added service and repairs and marketed car tires, batteries, and accessories. Double display windows in front allowed Henry to see when customers arrived at the station. Today those double windows allow visitors to enjoy a World War II military exhibit and a depression-era petrol exhibit.
Springhill School
On July 29, 2009, Springhill School was relocated to the site of the legendary 1926 Perry Panther gym on Beckham Circle. This historic one-room schoolhouse was established in 1905 for the children living in the Heard Community of Houston County . In 1925 it became a private residence until 1980 when it became Rehoboth Baptist Church. In 2008 Rehoboth Baptist Church built a family life center and donated the school to the Perry Area Historical Society. To request a tour, please call the Perry Museum at 478-224-4442.
Steel Crosses
These steel crosses are being placed in Evergreen Cemetery as memorials to replace the wooden crosses which are in disrepair. Community support is needed for this project. If you have a loved one whose cross needs to be replaced or would like to donate to the cause, please contact the Perry Historical Society at 478.224.4442
About Us
The Perry Area Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) corporation founded in 1981 by concerned citizens who sought to preserve Perry's past history for future generations.
Our Vision
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To bring together those people interested in the history of Perry, GA, and the surrounding area as defined by the original size of Houston County
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To identify, protect, and preserve the Perry area's historical landmarks, artifacts, and histories of its people.
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To provide educational resources and programs relating to Perry area history.
Our Service
PAHS is funded by memberships, sponsorships, and fundraising efforts through the marketing of books and memorabilia. Service projects include hosting cultural events, providing educational programs, creating historical and cultural displays, and providing presentations to the community.
If you want to understand today, you have to search yesterday.
Pearl Buck
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