- Friends of Historic Woolsey, Inc

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

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

"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

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

GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING

Walter Reeves: The Georgia Gardener, Expert Gardening Tips

Fayette Master Gardener Association

The Cherokee Garden Library at The Atlanta History Center