Residents, City officials, civic organizations, and local churches recently gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the new Alpharetta and Old Milton County History Museum. The museum is located within Alpharetta City Hall, located at 2 Park Plaza in downtown Alpharetta and will be open Monday through Thursday from 8:30am to 5:30pm and Fridays from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Admission is free.

Curated by the Alpharetta Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Services Department, the museum is comprised of a permanent collection of artifacts and interpretative displays, which guide visitors through a chronological timeline of Alpharettas past. More than two years in the making, the collection brings to life the history of Alpharetta from its earliest days as Cherokee Indian territory through its remarkable emergence as one of the nations most vibrant, high-tech cities.  Because the citys history is deeply connected with that of the neighboring cities in north Fulton, the museum reaches beyond the current boundaries of Alpharetta. From 1858 to 1932, Alpharetta was the county seat of Milton County, which encompassed the present-day cities of Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, much of Roswell, and portions of northern Sandy Springs. This connection is reflected in the collection and variety of displays found throughout the museum.

For more information about Alpharettas history, visit AwesomeAlpharetta.com, or call 678-297-0102.