July's Meeting:World War II Banner
The Historical Society of Forsyth County is framing a World War II banner that was donated to the society, and would like to invite any and all WWII veterans and their families to the July 7th meeting. The meeting will be held at 7:00pm and the dedication will commence at approximately 7:30pm. A small reception will follow the dedication. Below are a list of names that are on the banner. If you or someone you know is listed in the group of names, please have them contact Jimmy or Martha McConnell as soon as possible: (404) 502-2855 or (404) 502-2854 or mcquack@bellsouth.net
| William Barrett | Clay Bennett | Lay Bennett |
| Harris Burruss | Benson Childers | Alman Cox |
| Claud Harris | Monroe Harrison | Hoyt Harris |
| Ford Hughes | Howard Hughes | Morris Hughes |
| Joe Hurt | Morris Hurt | Everett Land |
| Ford Martin | George Martin | Ralph Milford |
| Roy Moore | Hoyt McBrayer | N. L. McBrayer |
| Clay McCoy | Burleigh Neisler | Weldon Neisler |
| George McGehee | R. B. McGehee | Webb McGehee |
| Hoyt Pilcher | Clarence Pilcher | Willis Pirkle |
| Glen Pruitt | Raden Pruitt | Wilson Pruitt |
| Murel Raines | Paul Russell | E. A. Sexton Jr. |
| Rade Sexton | Jewel Smith | R. L. Williams |
| Benjamin Wheeler | Gurnie Whitmire |
Geneaology Workshop
The Trail of Tears Association would be interested in doing a workshop with the Historical Society of Forsyth County, if twenty people could commit to attend. The workshop "How To Research Your Native American Heritage" would cost $10-15 and would be taught by certified geneologists. If you would be interested in attending such a workshop please email coyate@msn.com or call Myra Reidy at 678-428-2726.
Our Mission
The Historical Society of Forsyth County, Inc. is a non-profit organization founded to educate the public, to encourage historic research, to protect historic buildings and sites and to preserve the cultural heritage of Forsyth County.Please join us and bring history to life!
Preserving Our Past For Our Future
About Us
The Cumming Public School was first erected in 1923 at 101 School Street to serve grades 1-11 offering for the first time a High School Diploma in Cumming, Forsyth County, Georgia. Shortly thereafter it burned and was rebuilt within its same brick walls and reopened in 1927. Over the years the school transformed itself as needs arose and served as a primary grade school, middle grade school and in its final operative years as the headquarters of the Forsyth County Board of Education. The City of Cumming acquired the school in 1999 from the Forsyth County BOE and through the efforts of the Historical Society of Forsyth County, Annette Bramblett in particular, the old school was named to The National Register of Historic Places in 2000. The Historic Marker was dedicated in April 2006.
Funding for restoration was provided by Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax monies earmarked for Historic Preservation. During this process beautiful tongue and groove pine flooring and vaulted ceiling with exposed beams were uncovered in the school auditorium. This area was restored to its original architectural beauty and converted to the 184 seat Cumming Playhouse with state-of-the-art lighting and sound. Opening in July 2004, playhouse patrons have enjoyed many main stage plays as well as various concerts representing an array of music styles, blues & jazz, classical, bluegrass and country.
The school also provides an historic tour of Old Cumming via photographs, annuals, historic artifacts and authentically restored classrooms. It is home to the Bell Center for Southern Genealogical Research, The Cumming Playhouse and our Historical Society of Forsyth County.
As a final touch added to the experience of the Historic School is "Tam’s Backstage Restaurant". Surrounded by an exciting atmosphere of a Broadway Pub, you will be offered the finest of entrees and beverages to make for a most memorable visit. Open air dining in the Historic Garden, an area filled with the old flower and shrubs from days gone by, adjacent to the main serving area and two additional catering rooms on the main level of the Historic School are also available.
Sure to become Cumming’s most exciting place to be, we invite you to come soon and see the many treasures to be discovered at 101 School Street.
Meetings
Our meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00pm:
Headquarters Room 112
101 School Street
Cumming, GA 30040
For further questions please feel free to contact us. Thank you.