Eatonton Old School History Museum

The Old School History Museum at The Plaza Arts Center includes a recreation of The PEX Theater box office among its displays. CONTRIBUTED

The Old School History Museum at The Plaza Arts Center includes a recreation of The PEX Theater box office among its displays. CONTRIBUTED

Remembering the Pex Theater

Sandra Rosseter
Thursday, June 15, 2023
As Eatonton residents await the second “grand opening” of the beloved PEX Theater in downtown Eatonton, the Old School History Museum decided to visit Susan Peck Park and hear stories of the theater that only she would know.
Kathryn Manis with the Hargrett Rare Books and Manuscripts Library displayed several unique Putnam County and Eatonton-related artifacts and publications during her one-day visit to Eatonton’s Old School History Museum. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Kathryn Manis with the Hargrett Rare Books and Manuscripts Library displayed several unique Putnam County and Eatonton-related artifacts and publications during her one-day visit to Eatonton’s Old School History Museum. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Hargrett exhibit makes connections at OSHM

Rufus Adair
Thursday, June 15, 2023
Sometimes seemingly mundane items can trigger connections – sometimes unexpected connections.
Dr. William Rawlings discusses lighthouse lights over the years. ILENA HENSLEY/Staff

Dr. William Rawlings discusses lighthouse lights over the years. ILENA HENSLEY/Staff

OSHM tells the story of lighthouses along Georgia coast

Lena Hensley
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Dr. William Rawlings presented a lecture on Oct. 9, shedding light on the history of lighthouses in Georgia as part of the Sunday at the Museum series at Eatonton’s Old School History Museum.
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