Union County Historical Society

Blairsville

Union County Historical Society (Blairsville) originated with a group of citizens who worked in the 1970s to save the historic 1899 courthouse from demolition. The courthouse now stands as a museum, with exhibits on the first floor and with the restored courtroom on the second floor serving as a space for concerts and lectures. Today, the Society continues to engage in historic preservation in addition to curating exhibits that showcase North Georgia’s culture, past and present. The Society’s staff, board, and numerous dedicated volunteers organize a variety of projects each year, from historical restorations of designated sites to cultural programming. Projects such as displays on local Native American culture highlight the Society’s commitment to a broad understanding of local and regional history. From blacksmithing, butter churning, and weaving, events such as the annual Mountain Heritage Festival bring traditions from the past to life through music, crafts, and living history demonstrations. The Society, through fundraising and partnerships continues to broaden its offerings and outreach in Union County and beyond.