Richmond Hill, Georgia, Historical Society & Museum

Thanks to one of our lifetime members, we have the opportunity to offer you a matching donation program for June! Peggy Campbell, the niece of Clara Ford, has made it possible for all donations in June, up to $1,500, to be matched dollar for dollar. This means if you donate $25, it will equal $50 to the society. Click this link to donate securely through PayPal. Any amount will be doubled up to $1,500. Donations are tax-deductible. Thank you to Mrs. Campbell and to you for your support! https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=JEVWX9J5GZAGC

A great time was had today at Cars and Coffee. Thank you to all that came out, our sponsors T-Mobile Richmond Hill Pharmacy, and JC Lewis Ford, and Earl's Do All Garage for your help. Prizes were awarded for Most Patriotic Car and Dressed. Congratulations to our winners.

Thank you to Reflections and to writer Victor Pisano for sharing some of our history in the Summer issue.

We hope to see you at Cars and Coffee!

It’s an exciting time in Richmond Hill! Finally, our historic treasures are protected in the City of Richmond Hill, Georgia!

Have you seen our latest Artifact of the Month, brought to you by T-Mobile? It's all about a young girl who's abilities outweighed any disability. Read more here: http://www.richmondhillhistoricalsociety.com/

Wishing everyone a safe and healthy 2021. The Museum will be closed New Years Day, but will reopen on Saturday, January 2, 2021. Happy New Years!

Its not too late for year-end charitable giving. Please consider supporting the Richmond Hill Historical Society, or any other local charitable organization. (You can search for Tax exempt organizations on the IRS website to confirm that a charity is eligible for tax-deductible donations). The CARES act allows for a special $300 deduction designed for Americans who elect to take the standard deduction, this is an above-the-line tax deduction. Many local charities have been affected by COVID restrictions and this special deduction is a win-win for everyone. Donations to the Historical Society can be made via our website. https://www.savannahnow.com//savannah-investme/4025200001/

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND We sold out of these books TWICE last year! We have 20 available now and a second order coming mid-November. Snag these cute Christmas books for the kiddos on your gift list now! $20 ... Please leave email for invoice and we will contact you with pickup information.

LAST CALL FOR T-SHIRT PREORDER We will be closing our pre-order for these new long sleeve subway art shirts on Friday. Please leave email for invoice to claim yours now. Limited sizes and colors will be available at museum for purchase after November 1st. S-XL $22 (2XL $26)... All proceed benefit the Historical Society programs and help to fund the Richmond Hill History Museum.

The Richmond Hill History Museum is excited to announce a partnership with T-Mobile. We will be highlighting an "Artifact of the Month". Something unique from our collections that the public may not have previously seen. Stop by the museum and check it out.

FALL RICHMOND HILL T-SHIRT PREORDER Just in time for cooler weather, we are placing an order for new long sleeve t-shirts in the popular Richmond Hill subway print design. These would make great Christmas gifts for you early shoppers! Price $22 ($26 for 2XL)... To purchase, please leave your email for invoice and include in your comment shirt color and size. Pre-order will be closing Friday, October 30th and shirts will be available for pickup the first week of November. Proceeds go directly to the Richmond Hill Historical Society to fund our museum and local community education programs!

We are excited for Cars and Coffee Saturday, October 3rd - brought to you by Magnolia Coastal Properties, LLC - Richmond Hill Rentals. We will be following saf...ety precautions from Governor Kemp’s Executive Order and the Georgia Department of Health's guidelines: We are allowed to have an outdoor gathering if people maintain 6' apart. We have volunteers who will direct parking to create a safe distance apart for attendees. The museum will not be open during the event. BYOC (Bring your own coffee). Our volunteers and staff will be wearing masks. Please wear yours too! Please do not attend if you are ill or if you are still under the Governor's Shelter in Place orders, which includes: Those persons who live in a nursing home or long-term care facility, including inpatient hospice, assisted living communities, personal care homes, intermediate care homes, community living arrangements, and community integration homes Those persons who have chronic lung disease Those persons who have moderate to severe asthma Those persons who have severe heart disease Those persons who are immunocompromised Those persons, of any age, with class III or severe obesity Those persons diagnosed with the following underlying medical conditions: diabetes, liver disease, and persons with chronic kidney disease undergoing dialysis.

We’ve made some adjustments and improvements to this year’s Candle Lantern Tour: smaller groups and better theatrical performances! The smaller groups of only 1...0 people each will be led through the fort with a personal guide. You never know who or what you will see along the way! This immersive experience is the perfect fall event for all ages. Registration opens tomorrow, October 1st! Click here for more info: https://fb.me/e/1dxSsEOPH

Fall is in the air! We are excited Fort McAllister State Historic Park has decided to hold this event, with safety measures in place.

Local artist Jamie Niles has helped reproduce the Richmond Hill Lettuce Label. Currently only available on magnets at the Museum gift shop. Stop by to pick one up.

Thank you to new members and renewals: John Dimarco Richard and Deanna Appleton of Strathy Hall Plantation Clarence Greene... We appreciate your support and your continued dedication to our community museum and projects!

Ongoing work at the Strathy Hall Cemetery today. Work is slow but they are being so careful as to not disturb any graves. It takes time to do things right.. Follow their facebook page for opportunities to help out.

See you at the museum this morning from 9-11!

Join us for Cars and Coffee Richmond Hill, GA, brought to you by T-Mobile tomorrow! A special thanks to Falcon Lawn Services for getting our lawn ready for you!