EDUCATION
"Keeping and using old places is one of the most environmentally
sound things a person or community can do."
– Thompson M. Mayes, Why Old Places Matter
sound things a person or community can do."
– Thompson M. Mayes, Why Old Places Matter
Dr. Woolsey understood the value of education not only for individuals but also for the community. Because of his understanding and passion for education, he donated the land for the first school in Woolsey, Georgia. Friends of Historic Woolsey is honored to continue his work in our advocacy promoting and educating others about the preservation of architecturally, historically, and culturally significant buildings, sites, literature, resources, and landscapes.
CEMETERIES
Historic Woolsey Cemetery Victorian Cemeteries by Richard Waterhouse, Executive Director, Buckhead Heritage
Symbolism on Gravestones
Preserving Gravemarkers in Historic Cemeteries
From Rachel Black, Georgia State Archaeologist – How to Clean a Grave Marker
Symbolism on Gravestones
Preserving Gravemarkers in Historic Cemeteries
From Rachel Black, Georgia State Archaeologist – How to Clean a Grave Marker
"History at the Cemetery" in children's book My Backyard History Book by David Weitzman (used with permission from the author)
Grave Intentions: A Comprehensive Guide to Preserving Historic Cemeteries in Georgia by Christine Van Voorhies
Historic Woolsey Cemetery on Find a Grave
PHOTOGRAPHS
"Wait! Be Careful with those Old Photographs" in children's book My Backyard History Book by David Weitzman (used with permission from the author)Types of old photographs and where you might find them in children's book My Backyard History Book by David Weitzman (used with permission from the author)
The Georgia Historical Society Research Center - Search the Collection for Photographs, Manuscripts, Drawings, Books, Maps, Portraits, and Artifacts
Vanishing Georgia Photographic Collection of Photographs
Vanishing Georgia by Brian Brown
Jenny Burdette Photography
HISTORY AND PRESERVATION
Georgia Historical Society for Educators
Fayette County Historical Society
The Town of Woolsey
Historic Preservation Division in Georgia
"Six Practical Reasons to Save Old Buildings," National Trust for Historic Preservation
Thompson M. Mayes, Blog Series – "Why Do Old Places Matter?" National Trust for Historic Preservation
Fayette County Historical Society
The Town of Woolsey
Historic Preservation Division in Georgia
"Six Practical Reasons to Save Old Buildings," National Trust for Historic Preservation
Thompson M. Mayes, Blog Series – "Why Do Old Places Matter?" National Trust for Historic Preservation
Why Old Places Matter: How Historic Places Affect Our Identity and Well-Being by Thompson M. Mayes
Historic Rural Churches of Georgia by Sonny Seals and George S. Hart
Historic Rural Churches of Georgia by Sonny Seals and George S. Hart
GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING
Walter Reeves: The Georgia Gardener, Expert Gardening Tips
Fayette Master Gardener Association
The Cherokee Garden Library at The Atlanta History Center
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