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”
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