FAYETTE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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FAYETTE CO. HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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areas. Also check the Fayette Co. Museum web site, link on our main page.
HOLLIDAY DORSEY FIFE HOUSE MUSEUM SCHEDULE
Architectural Alphabet ; From A to Z there are photos and artifacts that show many of the elements
of design and structure for buildings. We have such a wealth of built environment here in Fayette County
we are celebrating all those small and interesting elements that make each style so special. Learn what
famous architect had a hand if remodeling of a local home. See one exisiting element. See the size of an
antique key, nails hand crafted and used in the building of our Courthouse, photos of such unususal
elements as Sawtooth or and Oriel window. Come in and see what wonderful parts create our beautiful
vintage buildings. Can be seen at the Historical Society Museum
Holliday Dorsey Fife Museum
New exhibit at the H-D-F House Museum
"Hats Off to You" is a display of vintage headwear from the 1860's to the 1960's. Special features are a
feather cloche from the 1920's, a military hat pin collection, beaver top hats, a 1950's Fedora, photos of
local residents wearing the head fashions of years gone by. Ever wonder who started the John Audubon
Society and why ?? Well the display has the answer ! So, come by and take a look. Hat lovers should
really like and appreciate this exhibit. See ya there...
Our February Meeting will be Sunday, the 19th, at 3PM.
We will meet at the Historical Society Museum. Located behind the "log cabin",
a block south of the Court House. We have an exciting speaker for Feb.
He is Bruce Jordan, veteran detective, and former head of the criminal Investigations
Division of the Fayette Co. Sheriff's Office.
Mr. Jordan is the arthur of "Death Unexpected" and "Murder In the Peach State"
both books look at murders in Georgia and Fayetteville specifically. This is a must see
meeting...See you there...