Cherokee County History Center

Unveiling the Legacy of Our History

History Cherokee, also known as the Cherokee County Historical Society, was founded in 1975 by a group of local individuals interested in preserving the history of Cherokee County. It plays a vital role in collecting, curating, and exhibiting artifacts, documents, photographs, and stories that reflect the area's historical journey.

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History Cherokee is home to an archival collection consisting of over 100,000 items pertaining to Cherokee County’s rich history. The collection includes documents, books, photographs, oral histories, and objects ranging from Native American artifacts to farming tools. History Cherokee is an educational and inspiring stop along the way when visiting the "Coolest Small Town in America." We hope you find yourself taking in all the history and culture that defines the area at the History Cherokee Center in Downtown Canton.

Temporary Exhibits

In addition to their permanent collection, the Cherokee History Museum has exciting, ever-changing temporary exhibits!

The newest temporary exhibit is SERVING UP HISTORY and will be on display from March 13-May 26 2024. This exhibit illustrates historic foodways in Cherokee County and the broader South through cookbooks, recipes, kitchen implements, and food cultivation practices.

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History Cherokee Releases a Children’s Book Featuring Salty Dog Bring home Salty Dog for the holidays in History Cherokee’s newest book on local history, “Salty… Learn More
History on Display: New Museum in Downtown Canton Shares County’s Past The Cherokee County History Center in Downtown Canton brings to life more than 10,000 years of… Learn More

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