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EXPLORE: Lost Corner Sandy Springs, Georgia
If you missed our exhibit launch on Tuesday May 16th, 2023 you can still see it when it travels to nearby public spaces in and around Sandy Springs. Click the green Get our Newsletter button at the top of this page to stay up to date on where to find this exhibit next.
This exhibit and programming shares the history of Lost Corner as a living time capsule of our state’s history. Spanning 3,000 years of human civilization: from Native American inhabitants to 19th c. Euro-American settlers, through today’s suburban neighborhoods Lost Corner gives us some important clues to the history of Sandy Springs. There is virtually a complete record of ownership, with few changes over time as the property has had 2 owners since the Native Americans inhabited the land. Attend to hear more about Lost Corner from Historian Melissa Swindell. FREE!
Native American Trails & Pioneer Tales Tuesday September 10, 2024 7:00pm EVENT COMPLETED
While most people living in Sandy Springs today are relatively recent arrivals, this area has actually been continuously inhabited since 6000 BC. Local historian, Clarke Otten, will tell stories of the various peoples who called this region home, starting with the indigenous residents. He will also discuss the history of colonial settlers from the first known European explorer, Hernando de Soto up to 1800. Join Clarke as he explains how all of these groups left their mark on Sandy Springs. Clarke is the recipient of Sandy Springs Society’s “Spirit of Sandy Springs” award, served on the board of Friends of Lost Corner and worked extensively with Heritage Sandy Springs. This is a FREE event for adults and kids 12 and over accompanied by an adult. Click HERE to register.
Isaac Roberts & The Roswell Railroad Tuesday October 8th, 2024 7:00PM
Following the Civil War, Oak Grove (Sandy Springs) was in economic ruin. Many men did not survive the war, many others moved away and starvation stalked those who remained. Repairing and expanding railroads was crucial to recovery. Join Clarke Otten, local historian, as he introduces us to Isaac Roberts and his efforts to build the Roswell Railroad and the crucial role Roberts played in the reconstruction of the region. Clarke is the recipient of Sandy Springs Society’s “Spirit of Sandy Springs” award, served on the board of Friends of Lost Corner and worked extensively with Heritage Sandy Springs. Click HERE to register.
