Remembering Sandy Springs

Titles @ Twilight tomorrow at 6:30pm in the Community Room. Can't wait to meet suspense author Craig Henderson! He'll be speaking about his book Solemn Vows. https://heritagesandysprings.org//educat/titles-twilight/

The history and mission of Heritage Sandy Springs Museum and Park is a good one to know. HSSMP began because the land the museum and park sit on, where the original springs of Sandy Springs is located, was privately owned and about to be sold to developers. (Think of City Walk being built over the springs that Sandy Springs is named after!) Concerned citizens were not having that happen and formed a group to save the springs, and with volunteer work, help from the community and determination they did it! They saved the springs... and much more. Want to know more? Read here: http://bit.ly/2XvljjH

Last Sunday a special gathering took place at Heritage Hall. The class of 1964 of Sandy Springs High School had their 55th class reunion. That's special enough, BUT this class decided to honor their close-knit group with a gift to Heritage Sandy Springs Museum and Park. A classmate, Barry Henderson, was approached to sculpt the school’s Panther mascot, to be cast in bronze and mounted in a prominent place to honor the school and its history. Barry is a nationally recognized ...sculpture-artist who has Native American sculptures on display at the Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville, GA as well as other Galleries. The funding was collected within 72 hours of notification. Let's toast the class of 1964! And, be sure to look for the sculpture next time you are strolling through the park! Photo credit: Dark Rush Photography

If you have been to any event at Heritage Sandy Springs in the last 13 years, you must know Carol Thompson. She's vivacious, hard-working, fun, and above all, she's kind and caring about those around her. Today, Carol is retiring from Heritage Sandy Springs. She will be very, very missed! Please join us in wishing her the best in her retirement and also, wish her a happy birthday! During Carol's time at HSSMP she has seen many changes, including the creation of the Sandy Spr...ings Society Lawn, the renovation of the former Suburban Tool Rental Building into Heritage Sandy Springs offices and rental space for Private Events, the renovation of the Heritage Sandy Springs Museum at the Williams Payne House, the creation of The Sandy Springs Gazette, the inheriting and growth of the Heritage Sandy Springs Farmers Market, and the increased attendance and growth of the Concerts by the Springs and the Sandy Springs Festival. Pictured here is Carol with the TAMS at Concert by the Springs.

Thank you My Sandy Springs Magazine for letting our community know about Grit, Gumption & Grace: The Women of Sandy Springs exhibit, on display now at the Heritage Sandy Springs Museum. https://issuu.com//my_sandy_springs_october-december_20/18

Sam Massell is coming to our Community Room tomorrow at 6:30! Please join us in hearing the stories and life of this interesting and notable figure in Atlanta's history.

The city’s largest event - The Sandy Springs Festival - has continually been presented by Heritage Sandy Springs for 34 years! What began as a celebration known as "Founder's Day," has consistently grown over the years to become our largest and most beloved community event. We recently recovered these gems from 1989! Will we see you at the 34th Annual Sandy Springs Festival next weekend, September 28th and 29th? - -... - #tbt #throwbackthursday #archivalgems #sandyspringsfestival #heritagesandysprings #heritagesandyspringsmuseum #history #localhistory #community #festival #ssf See more

Your community needs YOU! The Sandy Springs Festival, Sept. 28 & 29, still has plenty of volunteer spots left to fill. We have a Sign-Up Genius list of needs, giving easy and detailed information about what to do and what is needed. Get a T-shirt and help Sandy Springs have the BEST Festival in its 34 year history! Sign Up Genius: http://bit.ly/2kcOBRJ... The success of the Festival depends on volunteers. There are opportunities for individuals and groups, adult and youth. This is a great time for companies, schools and organizations to team-build and give back to the community. And, it's FUN!

We seriously have the BEST Sandy Springs Festival in 34 years coming your way, September 28 & 29! And, as part of the fun we have extras you can get in on, but you have to sign up... the sooner the better Sandy Springs Wine Festival, Sept 28, Noon to 5 p.m. With Atlanta Sport and Social Club, a ticketed event within the free Sandy Springs Festival. For tickets and info: http://bit.ly/2XPKOwg The Pet Parade, with Angels Among Us, will be Sept 28, registration starts 9:30 a....m. Animals parade through the Festival, sporting creative costumes. Information & registration: http://bit.ly/2XXB1zt The Sandy Springs Lightning 10K/5K on Saturday, September 28 at 7:30 a.m. A Peachtree Race Qualifier. Save $5, USE CODE HSSFB5 To Register: http://bit.ly/2LmdIgQ Chalk Walk, with Arts Sandy Springs, Sept 28, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. is a great way to showcase what you or your team can do! Register: https://conta.cc/2OQx0xf Always a crowd favorite, The Silent Auction will be in the Heritage Sandy Springs Museum. Check out the catalog (so far) and register to bid: http://bit.ly/2kg5Hy5

Last Friday was a special evening at HSSMP. The preview of Grit, Gumption and Grace: The Women of Sandy Springs was a hit! The food was wonderful (and the buffet was almost too beautiful to want to mess it up!). Thanks to Talk of the Town Catering and Special Events for going above and beyond with the food! Smallcakes Marietta - East Cobb, GA also had tasty cupcake treats, and they were hard to get just one. And, Sandy Springs Flowers donated the flowers, which were beautiful.... We could not have these exhibits at the Heritage Sandy Springs Museum without the help of our community, donors and sponsorships. A huge, heartfelt THANK YOU to all involved. We hope the community will come to see this exhibit. The opening is at the Sandy Springs Festival and will be free of charge and open to the public September 28-29, with extended hours Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More Info: https://heritagesandysprings.org//museum/grit-gumption-an/

Volunteer for the Sandy Springs Festival September 28-29 Get the T-shirt! All volunteers get a T-Shirt, meet new people and experience the true, inspirational vibe of the Sandy Springs community coming together. We have a Sign-Up Genius list of needs, giving easy and detailed information about what to do and what is needed. T-shirts are given out when checking into shifts.... Sign Up Genius: http://bit.ly/2kcOBRJ The success of the Festival depends on volunteers. There are opportunities for individuals and groups, adult and youth. This is a great time for companies, schools and organizations to team-build and give back to the community. And, it's FUN! . . . #hssmp #sandyspringsfestival #worthycause #thingstodosandysprings #visitsandysprings

Join us TONIGHT (9/8) for BAND X on the lawn! This band plays 70s, 80s, 90s and current music and promises to have you on your feet. Gates open at 5, music starts at 7 p.m. Bring food, bring drinks (or buy them both there), bring the whole family for FUN!... Event is FREE (please consider at $5 donation to keep the mission of HSSMP alive!) http://bit.ly/2lZwaQY