Summer History Camp
Jun
10
to Jun 12

Summer History Camp

For rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. Campers will tour the National Prisoner of War Museum with Vietnam POW Bill Robinson, who spent 7 ½ years in captivity.  We will visit the historic Andersonville Village.  We will explore the Jimmy Carter boyhood farm and study the legacies of our Sumter County president and first lady.  We will take an agritour and hear about the history of McNeill Farms.   And we will learn about glassblowing in Americus and see a glassblowing demonstration by a local artist.  More details coming shortly for registration.

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Council Club Speaker Series Presents Bill Robinson
Jun
10
7:00 PM19:00

Council Club Speaker Series Presents Bill Robinson

Join us at the Lee Council House for our first Council Club Speaker Series featuring Bill Robinson.

While serving as a crew chief aboard a U.S. Air Force rescue helicopter, Airman First Class William A. Robinson was shot down and captured in Ha Tinh Province, North Vietnam.  He spent 2,703 days in multiple North Vietnamese prison camps, including the Hanoi Hilton, the notorious Briarpatch, and the Zoo.  No enlisted man in American military history has been held as a prisoner of war longer than Robinson.

Among the first three dozen captives taken by the North Vietnamese, Robinson has a unique story to tell.  He became an iconic figure of the war when a staged capture photo was circulated for propaganda purposes; his image appeared on Communist postage stamps and calendars.  Among his many ordeals was an appendectomy without the benefit of anesthesia.  The Air Force recognized Robinson’s exemplary service by awarding him the Air Force Cross, a combat award that ranks second only to the Medal of Honor.  

His time in captivity and his life in general is an object lesson in triumph over tragedy.  

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Oct
11
to Oct 13

Historic Home Ramble

Save the Date! The 2024 Ramble will feature exclusive tours and social events in historic properties across Americus and Sumter County that are not generally open to the public. Kick off the weekend by grabbing a map and program and enjoying a catered dinner. Tours of historic homes and buildings are self-guided, and guests provide their own transportation. Additional dining will be offered throughout the weekend. However, there will be tour-only options available also.

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SPRING PARTY AND AUCTION
Apr
27
7:00 PM19:00

SPRING PARTY AND AUCTION

The Sumter Historic Trust will hold its Spring Party and Auction, garden style! Don your spring colors or florals and join us on the veranda at the Lee Council House. Hor d’oeuvres along with a full bar will be available. Enjoy live music from Andy Miller and The Old Hats while bidding on our auction items. All proceeds benefit the Sumter Historic Trust and its mission to preserve and promote Sumter County Georgia’s history.

Tickets can be purchased from a board member or via Venmo @SumterHistoricTrust for $30.

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Nov
14
7:00 PM19:00

Annual Meeting

Join the Sumter Historic Trust for the annual meeting to discuss recent and upcoming events, next year’s Ramble, and the release of Dr. Evan Kutzler’s, “Something Good to Eat.” Light refreshments will be served, and this event is free and open to the public.

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Oct
28
to Oct 29

Halloween Bash

Celebrate spooky season with the Sumter Historic Trust! Join us for a night of seasonal themed refreshments, costumes, contests, and live music.

Tickets will be $35 if purchased by October 22nd. Proceeds will be used towards renovating the Lee Council House Pool. See a board member to purchase tickets or pay via Venmo @SumterHistoricTrust.

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