Heritage Sandy Springs Museum is the only museum dedicated to sharing the exciting and vibrant story of the Sandy Springs community. The museum is located in the re-purposed Williams-Payne House at Heritage Green. Its permanent exhibit, "Sandy Springs: Land and People," tells the changing story of the community as the home of Native Americans, rural farmers and modern suburbanites. Interpretive panels depict key transitions in Sandy Springs history, including the Land Rush, Civil War and Reconstruction, the impact of World War II, the area's growth in the late 20th century, and the struggle to become a city. Two changing galleries allow the space for in-depth exhibits about historical, seasonal and current events.