Georgetown Preservation Society

02/01/2026

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02/01/2026

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To celebrate Black History Month, the Onslow County Museum is proud to shine a spotlight on one of the remarkable leaders featured in our “The Water and The Wood” exhibit: Mr. J.W. Broadhurst, a guiding figure in Onslow County’s African American community and an educator whose impact continues to inspire generations.

Mr. Broadhurst became principal of Georgetown High School in 1937, leading the school through nearly three decades of transformation. Under his leadership, Georgetown became the first high school in Onslow County to earn accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, an achievement that forever expanded educational opportunity for local students.

Former students remember him with deep respect, carrying forward the wisdom he shared. His words still resonate today:

To the Class of 1962:
“Be a fair fighter… have you not learned great lessons from those who braced themselves against you?”

And to the Class of 1966:
“Do not drift into complacency… use this as a foundation for higher ideals, habits, and goals in life.”

To explore more about Georgetown High School and its enduring place in our community’s story, we invite you to visit the Onslow African American Heritage Trail, shared by Onslow County Tourism: https://www.onlyinonslow.com/african-american-heritage-trail/ .

As Black History Month begins, we honor leaders like Mr. Broadhurst and individuals whose strength, vision, and dedication helped shape Onslow County’s past and continues to guide its future.

01/31/2026

Georgetown is on the City map. Can you believe that Georgetown is already being scraped by the plow trucks.

12/02/2025

Good evening all. I just sent out a gang of friend request. It would help us tremendously if the request is accepted and help us get the word out about what's happening in our Georgetown. Thank you in advance.

11/18/2025

Finally received the covered bus stop in the Georgetown community for the Jacksonville City Transit and it also offers covered shelter for school children waiting at the bus stop.

10/08/2025

Due to the chance of rain for Saturday Octoaber 11th , the Georgetown day in the park has been rescheduled for November 1 2025. Thank you for your patiences.

08/09/2025

Good morning Georgetown residents and families. We are sorry to be posting so late but have been having problems getting on the page. But our quarterly meeting for the community is going off at 10:00 this morning August 9th 2025 at Evening View Missionary Baptist Church, 502 Georgetown Rd. Please meet us there.

04/16/2025

Print fill out and get it to a member of GPS

04/01/2025

March 29th Georgetown community clean-up, together with the City of Jacksonville. Also volunteers and youth from the New Beginnings Church family.

10/19/2024

We are gathering at Evening View to march to the polls. Marching at 10.