The 94.7 WQDR radio “Q Morning Crew” visited the Garner McDonald’s on Timber Drive on Wednesday morning, July 12th, Captain Don Johnson of the Garner Fire Department and Karen Padgett of the Garner Area Historical Society chatted with the morning hosts Mike and Amanda about “what’s happening” in Garner. Padgett of course mentioned our History […]
Students from the Community of Hope summer camping program visited the Museum on June 28. Sixty-two students and their high school and adult counselors toured the Museum that morning, and also attended a presentation at Fire Station One during their visit. We are very glad to collaborate with Garner Fire and Rescue on our student […]
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 21st, when The Garner Area Historical Society will present “Voices of the Past” at the Hayes Chapel Christian Church Cemetery. Located at 315 East Garner Road, it is interesting to note that a portion of this cemetery was once known as the Garner Town Cemetery. The event will feature […]
GAHS, along with the Town of Garner, has received a coveted “Anthemion Award” from Capital Area Preservation for its efforts in preserving Garner’s Historic Depot. Presented on September 25, 2023, the award recognizes significant efforts towards historic preservation and adaptive reuse in the greater Raleigh and Wake County Areas. We are very honored to be […]
Well-known genealogist and author Dr. Laura Edwards conducted a workshop for our Museum docents on June 8 at the Depot. The goal of the workshop was to help our Museum volunteers learn more about genealogical research, making us better able to assist our visitors with their own research. (We have Ancestry.com and Newspapers.com currently available […]
October 21, 5:00-7:00 p.m., Hayes Chapel Christian Church Cemetery, 315 East Garner Road Learn about the lives of seven early Garner citizens who rest in this historic cemetery as they are portrayed by costumed performers. Visitors will be escorted on this walking tour by lamplight to the individuals’ graves to hear stories from the past. […]
The Garner History Museum at the Depot will be open on September 16 from 12:00 to 5:00 with a special exhibit on the grass roots effort that saved the school from demolition. This exhibit will also be available on Saturday September 9 and Wednesday September 13 from 2-4. Garner Performing Arts Center will have a […]
The Garner History Museum at the Depot has a new outdoor message and information board. Eagle Scout Candidate, Coleman Allen, worked with our Executive Committee to design this attractive board. Located between the Depot and the Caboose, it will be used for information about the Museum, the Historical Society, fundraising on the Caboose restoration, and […]
Students from South Garner High School, East Garner Middle School, and Vandora Springs Elementary School have been working on a project this year called “The Garner Chronicles.” “The Chronicles” includes a variety of student-developed and student-produced podcasts that focus on students, families, and the community of Garner, all archived on their student-created Garner Chronicles website. […]
The Historic Garner High School 100-year Anniversary will be celebrated on September 16th, 2023. It promises to be a fun occasion recognizing the opening of this landmark Garner school. Be sure to check our website later this summer for more information. Let us know if you are an alumni of this school – any grade!! […]
