Welcome to the

OKEFENOKEE Heritage Center

Join us and explore our local history, family-oriented displays, exhibits, and community events

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We have something of interest
for the whole family

Proudly serving…
Atkinson, Bacon, Brantley, Charlton, Clinch, Coffee, Pierce, and Ware Counties.

The Okefenokee Heritage Center is a nonprofit cultural arts center and train museum located on sixteen acres of beautiful pine woodlands. For over fifty years, OHC has served the Okefenokee area by promoting an appreciation of the arts and an increased understanding of the region’s history through exhibits, programming, and community engagement.
The Okefenokee Heritage Center is a two-time winner of the Georgia Council for the Arts Award for Excellence and has been featured in numerous publications, including Waycross Magazine and Okefenokee Living Magazine.

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Native American Exhibit

Our Native American exhibit outlines the succession of cultures that have inhabited the Okefenokee region

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OHC is listed in the top three must-see area attractions by travel website TripAdvisor, along with the Okefenokee Swamp Park and Laura S. Walker State Park.

The Okefenokee Heritage Center operates via donations, grant funding, and volunteer participation. OHC is committed to keeping access to the cultural arts and history of the Okefenokee both accessible and affordable.

Black Heritage Exhibit

Our “From These Roots” exhibit documents the rich history of contributions of African-Americans to the region

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Mr. Willie R. Character

Okefenokee Heritage Center Permanent Exhibits:

The Okefenokee Chief Train Museum is the anchor exhibit at OHC, attracting train enthusiasts from around the world. It is located behind the main building on the beautiful OHC campus.

Main Building

Founder’s Hall Exhibit
“Let Us Sing” Sacred Harp Exhibit
Gram Parsons Exhibit
“From These Roots” African American Heritage Exhibit
Native American Exhibit

The Depot

Train Office Exhibit
Model Train Exhibit

On the Grounds

Waycross Journal Herald Newspaper Exhibit
The Hilliard House, the oldest standing home in Ware County

The Main Building also houses the Rotating Exhibit Room and the Fine Art Gallery.
Both of these galleries are continually updated with current displays.