Plans for New History Museum Announced The Cherokee County Historical Society is pleased to announce plans to develop a new and innovative Cherokee County History Museum and Preservation Center. The new History Center will be in the former Canton Police Department building at 221 East Marietta Street in historic downtown Canton following an extensive reuse and renovation project. The museum is planned be a major tourist attraction for Cherokee County, as well as a center for residents and students to explore the countys rich and vibrant history.Purchase price of the property from the City of Canton will be $1.32 million, with the Historical Society making the initial payment of $600,000 when the purchase is finalized later this summer. The remainder of the purchase price will be paid annually from a tourism grant the Historical Society receives from the City of Cantons hotel/motel tax fund, according to a partnership agreement between the organization and the City. The museum will engage visitors by telling and depicting the human stories behind the countys history. Using artifacts, storyboards, and stunning audiovisuals, these personal narratives will bring the artifacts to life and connect visitors to Cherokees rich past.We are excited to finalize the location of the new History Center, said Historical Society Director Stefanie Joyner. This will bring a much-needed cultural attraction to Cherokee County and provide a place for students to learn about local history. Were grateful to the City for working with us to make this a reality.When completed, the museum is expected to draw 20,000 visitors a year to Cherokee County. For more information, contact Joyner at 770-345-3288 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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