Past Events

LUNCH AND LEARN PROGRAM
Jefferson Lunch and Learn quarterly programs feature speakers who provide a platform from which to discuss and understand various topics of interest to our community. Sponsored by the Crawford Long Museum and the Jefferson Public Library, the free programs are held at the Library from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 pm. Bring your own bag lunch or call 706-367-5307 to pre-order a lunch for only $5.00 to pick up there.

Thursday, September 13, 2012
Digging Up Your Family Tree
Laura Carter
from Heritage Room Athens Clarke County Library
Get acquainted with resources for researching your family tree, in particular Ancestry.com

DISCOVER JACKSON COUNTY GEMS
The following dates are available for groups to book a combined tour to spend the morning at the Shields Ethridge Farm and the afternoon at the Crawford Long Museum to include special learning activities. Pre-registration is required in advance for the selected day and time:
Thursday, July 19 and 26
Thursday, August 2 and 9
10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Farm
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Museum.
Must provide your own transportation between venues.

WISDOM IN A WORKSHOP
May Poles of the Past
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Learn the history of May Poles and create a Maybasket to take home.
Posy Storey

HISTORY CAMP
Tuesday, June 5 - Friday, June 8
Museum Explorer’s Camp • Ages 5 – 8
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Fun, adventure, crafts and learning at the Crawford Long Museum
Members $50.00, Non-Members $55.00

Tuesday, June 12 – Friday, June 15
Museum Discover’s Camp, Rising 4^th to 7 grade
10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Discover where The Past is Still Present at the Crawford Long History Camp. Explore local history and heritage through foods, games, history walks and crafts.
Members $55.00, Non-Members $60.00
Pre-registration required.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Prescription for Personal Safety
Andy Garrison
Don't learn safety tips simply by accident. Join us to learn safety tips from Andy Garrison, retired Director of the Northeast Georgia Police Academy.

February Lunch and Learn with Posey Storey Henson
Before you hand that bouquet of flowers to your significant other, you may want to take a minute to consider what message you're conveying. According to Posy Storey Henson, President of the Jefferson Garden Club, every flower, herb and plant sends a message. Posy taught February Lunch and Learn attendees these meanings and how to make a tussie mussie (nosegay bouquet) at the free community program held at the Jefferson Public Library.

Santa and Mrs. Claus visited the museum's Pendergrass store gallery as part of Jefferson's Downtown In December event. Arriving in a horse-drawn carriage, they were available for visits and photographs with visitors.

Spike Sniffs Out Trouble
Jefferson K-9 officer, Jay Parker, congratulates Spike, his canine partner after a demonstration where the dog found marijuana hidden by police officers. Spike is a 2 year old Belgian Malinois, whose assistance lead to seizure of $71,000 in drug money.

“The Box in the Attic”

In recognition of Historic Preservation month, Susan Chaisson of Shields-Ethridge Farm told the story of finding the box in the attic that began her journey of preserving her family's past.

"September to Remember"
The September Lunch & Learn featured local author and Jefferson native Harry Bryan who reminisced about the way it was growing up in small-town Jefferson, Georgia. This event included a book signing of his book "Growing Pains and Gains".

The Crawford W. Long Museum Wall of Honor honors the many individuals who gave generously of time and money to create a museum to honor the life and work of Crawford W. Long, M.D. From those who gave monies to purchase the museum from the State of Georgia in 1957 to those who volunteered countless hours to staff the facility or to head fund-raising campaigns, all are remembered as a significant part of this instituion.

The Tom Bryan Family

Relatives of major contributors to the Crawford Long Museum were recognized at the reception and unveiling of the museum's Wall of Honor on January 9, 2011. Plaques are now included at the museum with names of over 600 peple who helped develop the museum over 50 years ago.

Frary Elrod

Mr. Frary Elrod is also honored on the Wall of Honor.

Henry "Doc" Johnson portrays the role of Dr. Crawford Long

Jefferson resident, Henry "Doc" Johnson portrays the role of Dr. Crawford Long at a launch party for the Appalachian Regional Commission's new map "Civil War: The Home Front" which was held May 5, 2011 at the Gordon Lee Mansion in Chickamauga, Georgia. The Crawford Long Museum was one of the 150 historic sites included on the 13 state map.

Civil War Medicine Exhibit

Amputation re-enactments were featured at the museum as part of the Civil War Medicine exhibit special opening on April 15, 2011. RN, Valerie Cox, Society of Civil War Surgeons, spoke on the history of medical and surgical procedures during the Civil War. A crowd gathered around as she demonstrated amputations that were common during the war. An exhibit of Civil War Medicine opened in October 2011. Val Cox performed an amputation re-enactment. Val is shown answering questions after her presentation.