FRIENDS OF HISTORIC WOOLSEY

“We search and we ask because it matters. Because history,

without understanding the hearts of the people who made it,
is just a bunch of dates. Let us change the course of that wind.
Let us teach the next generations what it is that truly matters.”
–Joanne Bischof, from The Gold in These Hills

Our initial project includes the restoration, rehabilitation, and preservation of the Historic Woolsey Church, the Historic Woolsey Cemetery, and the surrounding land. In addition to working with national, state, and/or county historic preservation organizations, Friends of Historic Woolsey also works with the mayor and the town council in historic preservation efforts providing current residents of and visitors to Woolsey with historic, educational, and cultural opportunities. Woolsey's yesterdays matter; we hope that you will join us on our journey, one that will connect us through the lessons, stories, and people of the past.

FROM THE MAYOR OF WOOLSEY, GEORGIA

We are very excited to learn the heirs of the Reverend, Doctor I. G. Woolsey have decided to bring back to life one of the most notable and historic structures in our town. Our citizens have made it clear that preserving our remaining historical structures is a major priority in our long term planning efforts. The restoration of the Historic Woolsey Baptist Church will be another great step forward in accomplishing this goal in addition to preserving Woolsey’s small town heritage that so many have come to appreciate. We look forward to assisting the family in this effort in any way we can and appreciate their commitment to our town.

Gary Laggis
Mayor, Town of Woolsey

“WHERE LIFE IS SLOWER AND SIMPLER”

Recent Appearances/Events

Date	Venue	Address
Date: October 20, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm	Venue: Fayette County Historical Society	Address: 195 Lee Street Fayetteville, GA 30214
Notes: Legendary Stories of Fayette County - Dana Sams will tell the story of Thomas B. Gay - the Woolsey Ghost.
Date: April 21, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm	Venue: Fayette County Historical Society	Address: 195 Lee Street Fayetteville, GA 30214
Notes: Friends of Historic Woolsey, Inc. will share about our organization with the Fayette County Historical Society. Please consider joining the Historical Society to help with historic preservation in Fayette County.
Date: October 28, 2023 11:00am - 4:00pm	Venue: Join Us at Historic Woolsey Church Open House	Address: 242 Hampton Rd Fayetteville, GA 30215
Notes: Join us for an Open House at the Historic Woolsey Church to see the work we've accomplished so far! Also, you can see our plans for the historic church. While there, stop by and support our neighbors at Davidson Masonic Lodge #334 at their annual Fall BBQ!