The efforts of our founding members have had a lasting impact, enabling the Smyrna Historical Society to grow in both scope and influence. From securing crucial funding and curating remarkable exhibits to initiating educational programs and community outreach, their contributions continue to resonate.
Honoring Their Contribution
Every year, we host a special Founding Members Gala where we honor the initial team and introduce new initiatives inspired by their original vision. This event serves as both a tribute to our roots and a launch pad for future endeavors.
Get to Know Our Founders
We invite you to explore individual profiles of our founding members, available in the adjoining sections. Learn about their backgrounds, their passions for history, and their unique contributions to the Society.
By celebrating the incredible individuals who helped establish the Smyrna Historical Society, we aim to inspire the next generation of history enthusiasts, volunteers, and community leaders. Their story is not just a chapter in our history—it is the prologue to our future.
| Mark & Irene Rackin | James Darby | Davide Geisler | Tann Lightsey | Dianne Rasin |
| Claudia Adams | Miller & Joyce Davis | Mike & Nancy Geisler | Bill & Mary Anne Marchione | Earl & Paula Rice |
| Max Bacon | Ron & Liz Davis | Brian & Elesia Glover | David Mackay | Van & Myra Staub |
| Melanie Beazley | Todd Defeo | Tim & Judy Gould | Ruth Mackay | Joan Stuart |
| Joe and Janet Bland | Jennifer Dixon & Scott Flood | Jimmie Gunter | Shaun L. Martin | Doug & Karen Terry |
| Patricia Burns | Jennie Eldredge | Michael & Elizabeth Hatcher | Ann & Marvin Patterson | Mike & Sue Terry |
| Dan & Laurie Colestock | Angela Evans | Christy Hiatt | Lisa Przepasniak | Charles & Catherine Welch |
| Bob & Jennifer Corcoran | Bill & Linda Evans | Phillip & Lanier Ivester | Charles & Wendy Pero | Karen Willbanks |
| Sandra Crowe | Christa Evans-Heath | Janet Liberman | Sharon Puffe | Joe & Peggy Yorio |
