Decatur County Historical Society and Museum

05/12/2026

At last night’s quarterly Historical Society dinner, we were taken back to days when Wooly Mammoths and Mastodons roamed Decatur County. Kevin Dowdy shared part of his collection of artifacts, along with the history of the piece and where it was found. The pieces you see in these displays were discovered along or near the Flint River, most right here in Decatur County. Thanks Kevin for sharing your knowledge and incredible finds with us. If you’d like to join the Historical Society and attend these interesting dinner meetings please message us or email [email protected].

04/21/2026

Tonight’s Living History Tour at Oak City. Cemetery put the spotlight on five former Bainbridge residents: Orson Smith (portrayed by Richard Britt), “Red” Long (portrayed by Doyle Welch), David Ramsey Simmons Sr. (portrayed by his grandson Ramsay Simmons III), Damon Taylor (portrayed by Bert Hines), and E. G. Elcan (portrayed by Tommie Howell). This was one of the largest tours we’ve had in quite a while. The event is sponsored by the Decatur County Historical Society, with assistance from The City of Bainbridge. It was a great way to help the City of Bainbridge kick off Georgia Cities Week, with special activities each day this week.

04/15/2026

Y’all do t want to miss this!

🌸 Step Back in Time at the Spring Living History Tour 🌸

Join us on Monday, April 20 at 6:00 PM at Oak City Cemetery for an unforgettable evening as history comes to life. This special event features one guided tour only, so be sure to arrive on time!

Experience powerful portrayals of notable figures, including:
• Damon Taylor portrayed by Bert Hines
• E.G. Elcan portrayed by Tommie Howell
• David Ramsay Simmons, Sr. portrayed by Ramsay Simmons, III
• James Bronza “Red” Long portrayed by Doyle Welch
• J. Orson Smith portrayed by Richard Britt

Alternative transportation will be available for those who require assistance.

Come out and enjoy this unique storytelling experience as we kick off our week-long celebration of Georgia Cities Week!

We look forward to seeing you there!

03/11/2026

James “Bubba” Spooner has done some incredible research on his great-uncle, Hilliard Wesley Spooner, who was killed in Europe during WWII. Spooner shared his findings with the Decatur County Historical Society at our quarterly dinner meeting Monday night. If you’re interested in becoming a member of the Decatur County Historical Society and attending these dinners, please contact us by emailing us: [email protected]

02/14/2026

It’s a great day to bring your favorite Valentine to the Museum! We are open today from 10-2. There are a couple of new items that have been added to the collection, so come check us out.

01/13/2026

At Monday night’s quarterly Historical Society membership dinner David Maxwell, owner, publisher, and editor of the Donalsonville News spoke to the group about the newspaper industry and some of the changes that have evolved over the years. A moment of silence in memory of board member Leslie Bernier was held and her name was added to the memorial plaque Also at the dinner, the gavel was passed from longtime president Roslyn Palmer to the new president, Jay Worsley. Are you interested in being part of the Historical Society? Membership forms are available at the museum during regular business hours.

01/05/2026

It is with deep sadness that we share the loss of our board member Leslie Bernier. Please keep Leslie’s family in your prayers.

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View Leslie McCord Bernier's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

12/23/2025

The Museum will be closed for Christmas and New Years. We look forward to seeing you when we reopen January 8.

12/18/2025

Here comes Christmas! This is your last chance to pick up some of our historical books for that history buff on your list. The Museum is open Thursday and Friday 12-4 and Saturday 10-2. We will close the next two weeks for Christmas and New Years.

11/22/2025

Come see us today!