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Harrington County Historical SocietyPreserving the Past for the Future

Events

Vendors Wanted — Annual Craft Market

Placeholder image: event flyer for the Harrington County Historical Society Annual Craft Market

Annual Craft Market — In Honor of Armed Forces Day, May 16th

  • Location: Corner of Academy Street and Weaver Mill Road at 40 Academy Street in the heart of Downtown Ashbury
  • Event time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Vendors wanted:$75 for a 10x10 space — local artisans, handmade goods, vintage & antique vendors, unique crafts & gifts, family-friendly vendors
  • Limited vendor spaces available! Reserve your booth today: info@harringtonhistory.example or (770) 555-0142

Past event

Ashbury City Cemetery Tour — Friday Oct 24 & Saturday Oct 25, 2025

Placeholder image: Ashbury City Cemetery at sunset

What to Expect: Tours begin at 5:30 on Friday, October 24th and Saturday, October 25th, with the last tour beginning at 9:00pm. each night. Tours begin at 5:30, 5:45, 6:00, 6:15, 6:30, 6:45, 7:00, 7:15, 7:30, 7:45, 8:00, 8:15, 8:30, 8:45, and 9:00. This is always a popular event, get your tickets for your preferred day and tour time early. There will be 12 individuals posted at their Gravesite waiting to tell you their life story. We have some new and exciting stories for you to hear this year. Each tour takes approx. one hour to complete. Tickets are $20 per person. To purchase tickets, e-mail info@harringtonhistory.example or call (770) 555-0142 with your preferred day and tour time. Come out and hear stories from pioneers, heroes, and some tragic stories from Harrington County’s past.  We look forward to seeing everyone there.

Ashbury Country Fair

Placeholder image: the Blakeney/Burton Tavern and Harmon Cabin in the Indian Village at the Ashbury Country Fair

Be sure to come visit with us in the Indian Village during the fair on weekends of October 4th & 5th and October 11th & 12th, the Harrington County Historical Society will be manning the Blakeney/Burton Tavern which was built by mixed blood Scottish-Cherokee Chief Elias Weller in 1806, and the Harmon Cabin built by the Cherokees circa 1825. We will be prepared to tell you the history and answer any questions you may have.