Passport Coweta County

Explore local history with NCHS' 2023 summer Passport to Coweta County program.

We've got some exciting new stops on this year's Passport to Coweta County! This year's passport theme is historic markers! Every stop has a marker of some kind. Some are dedicated to specific people, and some are dedicated to events. Learn about what makes each of these places so special to our county. On your mark, get set, GO HISTORY!

Start your in-person journey at the McRitchie-Hollis Museum. You can pick up a passport booklet for a $5 donation. NCHS members get their first passport for free! Or, complete the tour for free by visiting www.passportcoweta.com, visiting each location listed, and uploading photos of your visit to the Google form. Each visit earns you a stamp. Adventurers that complete the passport by the end of the summer can show their passports at the McRitchie-Hollis Museum for a congratulatory prize!

 

Passport to Coweta County
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The Newnan-Coweta Historical Society has presented the Passport to Coweta County since 2019. Passport to Coweta County is an outdoor exhibit that encourages families to explore different locations, areas, and experiences throughout Coweta County.

About our 2023 sponsor Hillcrest Chapel: The Willcoxon-Arnold House, c. 1852, is a brick Greek Revival house that currently houses Hillcrest Chapel. In 1953, the home was turned into a funeral home which has been its use ever since. Hillcrest Chapel was nominated for a 1991 Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation Award. On May 20, 1991 the Willcoxon-Arnold House was listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Hillcrest Chapel has continuously served the community for 60+ years. The Hillcrest Chapel owners and staff are proud to not only carry on this tradition of excellence in funeral service, but also preserve this historic structure for future generations.