Upson Historical Society to Host WWII Heritage Trail Talk

Georgia group to discuss Pettigrew-White-Stamps House Museum's role in war effort

Feb. 19, 2026 at 11:15am

The Upson Historical Society in Thomaston, Georgia is holding its next meeting on Monday, February 23rd, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the Senior Center. The featured speaker will be Chris Madrid from the Georgia World War II Heritage Trail, which includes the Pettigrew-White-Stamps House Museum in Thomaston-Upson County.

Why it matters

The Upson Historical Society plays an important role in preserving the local history and heritage of Thomaston and Upson County, Georgia. The upcoming talk on the Georgia World War II Heritage Trail highlights how the region contributed to the war effort and helps educate the community on this important part of the area's past.

The details

Chris Madrid, a representative from the Georgia World War II Heritage Trail, will be the featured speaker at the Upson Historical Society's upcoming meeting. Madrid will discuss the trail and how the Pettigrew-White-Stamps House Museum in Thomaston-Upson County is included as a site on the trail, showcasing the area's instrumental role in the World War II effort.

  • The Upson Historical Society meeting will take place on Monday, February 23rd, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
  • The Pettigrew-White-Stamps House Museum is currently part of the Georgia World War II Heritage Trail.

The players

Upson Historical Society

A local historical organization in Thomaston, Georgia that works to preserve the area's history and heritage.

Chris Madrid

A representative from the Georgia World War II Heritage Trail who will be the featured speaker at the Upson Historical Society meeting.

Pettigrew-White-Stamps House Museum

A museum in Thomaston-Upson County, Georgia that is included as a site on the Georgia World War II Heritage Trail.

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What’s next

The Upson Historical Society meeting on February 23rd, 2026 is open to the public and will provide more details on the Georgia World War II Heritage Trail and the Pettigrew-White-Stamps House Museum's role in it.

The takeaway

The Upson Historical Society's upcoming meeting highlights how local historical organizations play a vital role in preserving and sharing the unique stories and contributions of their communities, even on a national scale like the Georgia World War II Heritage Trail.