The Arts and History Center

The Arts and History Center

The History Center started in 200l when the City purchased the Kennerly-Cox House.  Some renovations to the home were completed and the artifacts of Grayson's History were relocated there.  Since then the History Center not only houses Grayson's history, but helps to bring an awareness to the citizens of our traditions, both old and new. The Center and Gift Shop is open Tuesday through Saturday from l0-2 and an Open House and sale is held the 2nd Saturday of every month. Angela Wirt, Assistant Director, certified in the preparation and service of English Tea, handles our quarterly teas and stocks the Gift Shop with over 25 different blends of tea, tea accessories, and is available for private teas for birthdays, club meetings, and showers.  The Gift Shop is fully stocked with homemade jams and jellies, collectibles, novelties and our Limited Edition Grayson Christmas ornament and notecards. If you wish to be added to the mailing list for the Arts & History Center, please call 678 985-7775.  The Center is available for special events such as weddings on the grounds or in the gazebo.  Please call for more information.  

 Mothers's Day Tea

The Arts & History Center will be hosting a Mother's Day Tea on Saturday, May 3rd, from 2 until 4.  Our theme will be "Granny Taught Us How".  We will be featuring beautiful handmade embroidery, crochet and quilted items.  The cost is $20.00 per person .  Please make checks payable to Grayson Arts & History Center and mailed to Angela Wirt, P.O. Box 952, Grayson, Ga. 300l7.  Call Barbara or Angela at 678 985-7775.

The Grayson Cookbook

The new "From Trip to Grayson" cookbook is now available.  The cookbook has a historical theme and tried and true recipes.  This cookbook has just been featured in the April issue of the Georgia Magazine and makes a great gift and is priced at $20.00.  If you wish to have it mailed, please add an additional $3.00 for l book and $2.00 for each additional boook to be mailed.  If you are interested in purchasing the Grayson Cookbook, please contact:                                          

   Barbara Hinkle,Director

Grayson Arts and History Center

678-  985-7775 

 Grayson Historic Preservation Society

The Grayson Arts & History Center noticed early on the need for a club or society to organize citizens in the quest for area history and historic preservation.  The Grayson Historic Preservation Society was formed to work on the collection of artifacts and references from Grayson's past.  Membership in the Grayson Historic Preservation Society is not limited to natives of Grayson or Gwinnett County.  All citizens with an interest in local and area history are encouraged to become members.  Steven Starling, City Historian, plans to hold meetings once each quarter with speakers and displays of local interest. We have a rich history in our area and we maintain through the Grayson Historic Preservation Society and the Grayson Arts & History Center to collect and preserve our history and look forward to future growth.  Members may also volunteer to work in the Grayson Arts & History Center - with that being the headquarters of our society.  If you are interested in helping preserve the history of Grayson, please join our Grayson Historic Preservation Society.  The cost is $25.00 per family annually and all proceeds will go to preserve and purchase the history of Grayson. One of the community preservation projects the Grayson Historic Preservation Society has proposed to take on is the cleaning, marking, and fencing around one of Grayson's oldest family cemeteries, the Billue Family Cemetary.  The Billue Family was one of the first to arrive in the Grayson area and it was part of their land that James P. McConnell purchased 80 acres from his uncle, Stephen Billue, to create the town of Trip, later Grayson.

2008  Grayson Tour of Homes

After the huge success of 2007 Grayson Tour of Homes, we are currently working on this year's Grayson Holiday Tour of Homes.  If you are interested in possibly volunteering or having your home be on the Tour, please contact Barbara Hinkle, Director, Grayson Arts & History Center, at 678 985-7775.  Please remember these homes need to be decorated fully for the holiday season.

Special Events
The Grayson Arts and History Center is available for special events such as weddings  around the grounds or in the gazebo. Call 678-985-7775 for more information.