Perry Historical Museum

Enjoyed speaking about Georgia’s 3 Signers of the Declaration of Independence on behalf of the Perry Area Historical Society at the Greenbriar Garden Club’s Community Celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary this morning at the Museum of Aviation at Robins Air Force Base.

David Washington

Museum Monday: This dress was a favorite of Sally Ann Wolf’s in 1928 - almost 100 years ago.

The Perry Area Historical Society is leading an effort to build a Veterans Memorial Wall in Legacy Park in Perry, Georgia, as part of the Semiquincentennial celebration. The memorial will honor nearly 2,000 veterans from Houston County who served in conflicts ranging from the Revolutionary War to the Middle East wars. Legacy Park is located at the end of Carroll Street near the Courtney Hodges Bridge. Organizers believe the memorial is long overdue as a tribute to the sacrifices and service of local military men and women. The project will feature black granite walls with white lettering mounted on a stone base. The total cost of the memorial is estimated at $75,000. The Historical Society is asking the community to help fund the project through donations. Contributions are tax deductible because the Perry Area Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations should be made payable to the Perry Area Historical Society and designated for the Veterans Memorial Wall. Contributions can be mailed to P.O. Box 2174, Perry, GA 31069. Community members are also encouraged to contact the organization by phone or email with any questions about the project.


Ellie Loudermilk
President, PAHS
[email protected]
478-224-4442

June 2026 Newsletter

PAHS June 2026 Newsletter PAHS June Ice Cream Party

Please go to our website at https://www.perryhistoricalmuseum.org/ to help us create a Veterans' Memorial Wall in Legacy Park.

Museum Monday: This stunning dress, crafted by Myrtle Blackstone for the Bicentennial Celebration and worn by Juanita Rentz, inspires us as we approach our country's 250th year of freedom. As we near this momentous Fourth of July, what meaningful attire will we choose to commemorate this milestone year?

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May 2026 Monthly Newsletter Presenting Hunter Elmore!!

Museum Monday: These 19th Century stereoscopes were created by Oliver Wendell Holmes in 1861. These remained in production for a century. The 7-inch cards used by these models are known as Holmes stereo cards.

Museum Monday: We have a sewing machine that was used at Houston High School in Home Economics. The fabrics and notions in the basket are from Milam Department Store.