Join us for another FREE Historic Athens History Hour at the Lyndon House Arts Center, hosted by Denise Sunta.

September's History Hour will feature the Historic Cobbham Foundation, focusing on the historic Ellard-Weir House at 149 Cobb Street. This two-story home, combining Colonial Revival and Craftsman styles, was home to Mary Lou Weir, a notable educator and former principal of Chase Street (now Johnnie Lay Burks) Elementary, from its construction until 1966. Recently listed on the 2023 Athens Places in Peril list, the house faces threats to its existence. The Historic Cobbham Foundation is advocating for its preservation and adaptive reuse, following in the footsteps of previous owners who successfully maintained its historical integrity.

All History Hours are catered by Rashe’s Cusine, one of Historic Athens’ esteemed partners.

This event series is part of Historic Athens' mission to be a proactive force in developing a community-wide understanding of the value of historic buildings, neighborhoods, and heritage. Our public programming aims to bring awareness to communities and connect generations with their heritage. Through the preservation of narratives involving neighborhoods, music, art, restaurants, politics, religion, and society, we will help to tell a fuller story of Athens.