General, History, Natural History, Science, University

With over 125,000 accessioned lots, over one million specimens, their associated data, and an extensive library (reprints, monographs, and books), the U.S. National Tick collection is one of the largest curated tick collections in the World, if not the largest. It belongs to the U.S. National Museum of Natural History (Smithsonian Institution) and has been housed at Georgia Southern University since 1990. The collection contains specimens from all continents, most of the approximately 860 known species of ticks, and a quarter of the primary tick types.

History

The Uncle Remus Museum is a log cabin made from 2 original Putnam county slave cabins. The building is similar to the one occupied by Uncle Remus, the character made famous by Mr. Harris. First editions of many of Mr. Harris' works are on exhibit.

Historical Society

History

The Supply Corps Museum features exhibits which trace the growth and development of the U.S. Navy Supply Corps, explain its diverse functions in supplying today's Navy, and commemorate noteworthy individuals associated with the Corps. Archives available.

Historical Society

The Union County Historical Society Museum covers the history of North Georgia and displays Margarita Morgan's miniature houses.