Old School History Museum hosts annual August Adventure

  • Georgia Benjamin-Smith of Mothers Against Crime tells stories of the past to eager listeners in the old classroom at the Old School History Museum. LENA HENSLEY/Staff
    Georgia Benjamin-Smith of Mothers Against Crime tells stories of the past to eager listeners in the old classroom at the Old School History Museum. LENA HENSLEY/Staff
  • A group of girls compete in a sack race. LENA HENSLEY/Staff
    A group of girls compete in a sack race. LENA HENSLEY/Staff
  • Charlie Mock is throwing a ball trying to make is land in a cup and win a prize of cookies and candy. LENA HENSLEY/Staff
    Charlie Mock is throwing a ball trying to make is land in a cup and win a prize of cookies and candy. LENA HENSLEY/Staff

    The Old School History Museum (OSHM) gathered Eatonton residents of all ages at The Plaza Arts Center Aug. 12 for its annual August Adventure, featuring an Ice Cream Social this year. A record 200-plus visitors came to enjoy cold, sweet ice cream on a hot summer day and play old-timey games.

    'I am thrilled that our 2023 August Adventure was such a huge success. Kudos to Mary Air, OSHM director of eā€¦