The Ferguson Family: Clay and Kin is an exploration of one of the region’s most storied pottery families. This special exhibit will run from March 12 to September 17, 2025, showcasing the artistry and heritage of the Ferguson family, whose roots trace back to Edgefield District, South Carolina, before flourishing in Northeast Georgia in Barrow County and Gillsville.  As many as 60 potters are linked through marriages and births back to Charles H. Ferguson. 

Visitors will have the rare opportunity to view an extraordinary collection of pottery spanning multiple generations of Ferguson artisans. Each piece reflects the skill, creativity, and cultural influences that have defined this family’s legacy in folk pottery.

Join us in celebrating this remarkable heritage at the exhibition’s Opening Reception on Friday, March 28, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, hosted at the Folk Pottery Museum. Meet members of the Ferguson family and enjoy light refreshments as we honor their contribution to folk pottery in Georgia.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with the living craft and history of Northeast Georgia’s folk pottery heritage.