Seneca is celebrating its Sesquicentennial! In August 1873 the first auction of lots for Seneca City occurred. J.J. Norton and Alfred W. Thompson planned Seneca City to grow around the Blue Ridge Railroad and the newly established Atlanta and Richmond … Continued
We need your help to identify people, places, and events in our photo collection. Photographs are located in the albums below. There are photographs in this collection in which we know what the event/location was (Centennial, Dedications, etc…), but we … Continued
Bring your Jams, Jellies, Pickles, Relish, Vegetables, Fruits, Sauces and Meats that you have canned this year for a friendly Canning Competition at the Fair. You might be the Grand Champion! Entry is FREE and is open to any age. … Continued
We will be opening late on Thursday, December 16, at 2:30pm (Walhalla location only). We apologize for any inconvenience.
Both Oconee History Museum (Walhalla) & the General Store Museum (Westminster) will be CLOSED for holiday observances on the following days: November 25 & 26 (open November 27) December 23 thru 28 January 1, 2022
Oconee History Museum is holding a Postcard Contest to feature local designers, artists, and photographers on postcards for our giftshop. Winners will be chosen by a panel of judges and we will also have a “People’s Choice” Award voted on … Continued
Bring your Jams, Jellies, Pickles, Relish, Vegetables, Fruits, Sauces and Meats that you have canned this year for a friendly Canning Competition at the Fair. You might be the Grand Champion! Entry is FREE and is open to any age. … Continued
In 2010, the “Rocky Mountain Road” quilt block at Oconee History Museum became the FIRST installation along the Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail. However, the Easter 2020 tornado and straight line wind event in Oconee County caused segments of our quilt … Continued
Download and print coloring pages that are based on items from the Oconee History Museum collection. We would love to see your completed pages! Post them to our Facebook and Instagram. There just might be a Coloring Contest in the … Continued
Looking for some fun Oconee County related activities to complete while you’re staying at home? Check out these activities we have created for you! We hope you enjoy them! Please feel free to share pictures of you and/or your family … Continued