History & Preservation

Keepers of the Past: How Community Collectors Are Safeguarding Tunnel Hill's Untold Stories

Across Tunnel Hill, private citizens are quietly maintaining a parallel archive of local history — one attic, one cedar chest, and one handwritten letter at a time. These dedicated individuals preserve artifacts and personal accounts that formal institutions may never acquire, filling critical gaps in the region's historical record. Learn how their efforts shape our understanding of the past and how you can contribute your own family's story.

Oct 17, 2026

Beneath the Battlefield: The Subterranean Legacy of Civil War Tunnels and the Heritage Sites That Honor Them

Beneath the rolling landscapes of America's most storied battlefields lie passages carved by desperation, ingenuity, and the relentless pressure of war. Civil War tunnel systems represent some of the most remarkable feats of military engineering in American history, and heritage centers across the nation—including Tunnel Hill Heritage Center—are committed to ensuring these underground stories are never forgotten. From the clay-packed corridors of Virginia to the hillside excavations of Georgia,

Oct 17, 2026