Y’all come visit a spell!

Est: 1972Over 50 years of preserving our local past!

Historic Newnan Tag Sale POSTPONED to July!

Join us Friday, July 18 & Saturday, July 19 for the Historic Newnan Tag Sale! Sneak preview for members of the History Center will be held Thursday, July 17. 

4th of July Car Show

VROOM VROOM!! Come see cars and trucks from bygone days at the 2nd Annual 4th of July Car Show at the History Center’s McRitchie-Hollis Museum parking lot! Event opens at 10:30 a.m. just after the 4th of July parade in downtown Newnan. Be sure to stop by before 2:00 when the cars will zoom away! Owners will be on hand to discuss their unique vehicle and answer questions.
This is a fundraiser for the History Center. Please make a minimum donation of $5 per person or $20 per family.
Don’t miss this fun opportunity to see some amazing vehicles as part of your 4th of July celebration with friends and family.
Need more info.? Please call the museum at 770-251-0207 or email taj@newnancowetahistory.com
Prize/Award given to the Best Top 5 of Show!! Awards Show at 1PM.

Passport to Coweta

It’s Summertime which mean it’s time to grab your Passport to Coweta!!! Start your in-person journey at the McRitchie-Hollis Museum where you can pick up a passport booklet for a $5 donation (active Newnan-Coweta History Center members receive a free booklet). Visit each location listed to receive a stamp in your passport or snap a pic at the location to show that you’ve made it. Adventurers that complete the passport by the end of the summer can exchange their stamps and photos at the McRitchie-Hollis Museum for a congratulatory prize!

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Welcome to the Newnan-Coweta History Center!

No trip to Newnan is complete without a visit to our crown jewel, the McRitchie-Hollis Museum.

You will find local history, humor, southern charm and hospitality here.

We’ve got a story to tell, and we want you to be a part of it!

Join us for a museum tour, walking tour, special event or book one of our venues.

Museum Hours

10am – 4pm Tues – Fri
10am – 2pm Sat
Coming Soon – Sunday Hours

Tours Daily  
Walk-ins welcomed or
call for an appointment
Location  

74 Jackson Street
Newnan, GA 30263

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McRitchie-Hollis Museum

Tour the museum. The Peniston-Arnall-Thomasson Home is a 1937 Neoclassical style house.

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Meet Our Tour Guides

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What You’ll Find Inside

Click on the locations within the Museum to find out more about our Collections

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Get the gang together for an unforgettable experience. Let us help you plan the perfect day in Newnan for your group! 

Book Our Venues

We have two perfectly unique and lovely venues for your consideration while planning your event.

“The museum is a gem of an event space.” – Rep. Lynn Smith, Newnan, GA

Invest in Local History & Culture

Did you know that the Newnan-Coweta History Center is a registered non-profit?

We rely on memberships and donations to help make the work that we do sustainable.

Please CLICK HERE to find out more about what we do. If you like it, please support us by becoming a member or making a donation.

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Thank you for your support.

"...cemetery walk was great! The museum was so festive. Cannot wait until next year."

– Judy R.

"Cousin's wedding was housed here. Wonderful place to share nuptials."

– Ian J.

"Such a cool place to visit. The staff is wonderful!"

– Matt F.

"Beautiful historical home with nice exhibits."

– Tracey H.

"First time at the museum and we had a great time!"

– Melvin R.