CANTON, GA – History Cherokee is thrilled to announce that tickets are now on sale for the Annual Historic Preservation Awards Banquet. This esteemed event recognizes homes, businesses, and individuals who have played a significant role in preserving the rich history of Cherokee County.
The banquet will take place on Thursday, August 22, at 6:30 p.m. at the Cherokee County Conference Center at the Bluffs. The evening promises to be a memorable celebration with live music, terrific food, a cash bar, and the highly anticipated awards ceremony.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, August 22
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Cherokee County Conference Center at The Bluffs
Tickets: $35 per person (price increases to $45 after 5 p.m. on August 5)
Purchase Tickets: historycherokee.org/preservation-awards
Sheriff Frank Reynolds will be the keynote speaker. Reynolds is a longtime resident of Cherokee County and has served as sheriff since 2017. He is married to Jennifer DeBord Reynolds, Ed.D., and is a proud father of three.
Kurt Lee Wheeler, a beloved singer/songwriter born and raised in Cherokee County, will provide live entertainment during the cocktail hour. His musical style ranges from country to bluegrass to rock, and his lineup includes the song “Cherokee County,” named the official song of Cherokee County.
The Historic Preservation Awards are determined by a committee of volunteers who visit nominated properties, talk with the property owners, and learn about the sites. In 2023, the following properties received a Historic Preservation Award: Rusk Family Cemetery in Woodstock, the Roberts Lake Dam & Power Generation Facility in Ball Ground, Dot’s Fine Wine & Craft in Ball Ground, Downtown Kitchen Building in Canton, the Wilson-Clark Home in Canton, and the Cox-Luman Homeplace in Waleska.
Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate and honor the individuals and organizations dedicated to preserving our local history. Purchase your tickets today and join us for an evening of recognition, music, and community.
For more information and to buy tickets, visit historycherokee.org/preservation-awards or all 770-345-3288.
Thank you to Marshall and Kathy Day and Bob and Debra Husley for their sponsorship of this event.
About History Cherokee
History Cherokee operates the Cherokee County History Center and the Historic Rock Barn. History Cherokee’s mission is the collection, preservation, and interpretation of Cherokee County history.
