Discover Woolsey
Discover Woolsey preserves and shares the stories that define Woolsey, including its people, places, history, and creative traditions. Our community extends beyond geographic boundaries to include everyone who values Historic Woolsey, its heritage, and the stories that connect generations. Through literature, art, photography, and historic preservation, we celebrate Woolsey’s legacy and connect the past with those who will carry these stories forward.
To honor the legacies of Dr. I. G. Woolsey and Dr. Ferrol Sams Jr., Discover Woolsey brings together the voices, creative expressions, and shared heritage that reflect our community and region. Through literature, art, and local history, we celebrate the people, places, and traditions that have shaped Woolsey while ensuring these stories continue for future generations.
Just as Dr. I. G. Woolsey donated the land for our first school, we believe in the power of education to strengthen our community. By bringing creative expressions, local history, and ongoing preservation efforts together in one place, we hope to deepen our collective understanding of small-town life, Georgia heritage, and the connections that unite us.
Explore the stories, voices, and creative expressions that help preserve the history and character of Woolsey. Visit our Events Calendar for upcoming events that bring these stories to life.
Local Stories: Writers and Storytellers
Ferrol Sams | Margaret Mitchell | Robert J. Burch | Jim Minter | Dan Langford | John Lynch | Mark Wallace Maguire | Richard McLean
Faces of Woolsey
The people who built, shaped, and called Woolsey home
Creative Expressions: Artists and Artisans
Lowell Crawford | Patsy Gullett | Wenona Woolsey Paramoure | Richard McLean | Gerald Woolsey
Heritage, Learning & Preservation
Cemeteries | Photography | Historic Preservation | Gardens and Landscapes | Glimpses of Woolsey | The History of Woolsey
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