*NOTICE - PROGRAM RESCHEDULED TO FEBRUARY 9TH AT 7 PM. 

Due to predicted low temperatures and heating issues in the Conley building Monday's meeting on the Battle of Kettle Creek has been rescheduled from February 2nd to February 9th at 7 PM. We appologize for the inconvenience. 

The Monroe County Historical Society (MCHS) will host its February program, “The Battle of Kettle Creek,” on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 7:00 PM inside the Conley Building, located at 126 E. Johnston Street in Forsyth.

The program will be presented by Chuck Garnett, President of the Kettle Creek Battlefield Association and a member of the Monroe County Historical Society. The Battle of Kettle Creek, fought in 1779, holds a unique place in Georgia history as the only Revolutionary War battle in the state won by Patriot forces.

Garnett’s presentation will explore the history, significance, and preservation of the Kettle Creek battlefield, as well as current research and preservation efforts underway at the site. Attendees will learn how cutting-edge scientific techniques and archaeological investigations are being used to study human remains discovered on the battlefield. The site is especially notable because it serves as both a historic battlefield and a cemetery.

The program will also highlight Revolutionary War soldiers buried in Monroe County, providing a local connection to the broader story of American independence.

This event will serve as the official kickoff of the Monroe County Historical Society’s 2026 exhibition project, titled Culloden: 250 Years of American Independence. The multi-part initiative will include programs, events, and exhibitions examining Monroe County history, the Georgian experience, and the nation’s path since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Part I of the exhibition is scheduled to open in March 2026.

Join the Monroe County Historical Society on March 2, 2026 for our program Preserving Family Collections. Our guest speaker is David Owings, Head of Archives and Speacial Collections at Columbus State University. David will discuss steps you can take at home to help preserve your family treasures for future generations. The program is at 7 PM in the Conley building at 126 E Johnston St., Forsyth. 

This project is supported by Georgia Humanities, in partnership with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, through funding from the Georgia General Assembly.