Our Vision
At the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, we are helping Georgians to understand and appreciate the irreplaceable value of historic buildings and places and their relevance to modern life. We envision Georgians who promote careful stewardship and active use of these diverse resources and recognize the economic and cultural benefits of preservation.
Events & Highlights
Revenue from our special events plays a large part in our success. Please join us.
October 25-27, 2022
Legends and Lore at Rhodes Hall
Step inside one of Atlanta's most haunted buildings (if you dare)!
Oct 6, 2022
Academy Lofts Tour and Reception
Join us for an exclusive tour of the award-winning Academy Lofts in Atlanta! Originally serving as the George W. Adair Elementary School until the 1970s, this 1912 Collegiate Gothic style...
Oct 14, 2022
Tour magnificent, historic homes in beautiful Newnan, Georgia. Known as one of the wealthiest cities in the country in the mid 1800s, Newnan boasts six historic districts, all on the...
Oct 28, 2022
Haunts & History on the Hill Walking Tour 2022
Macon Ghosts and Legends Walking Tours presents a spooky tour through one of Macon’s most haunted neighborhoods. Hear chilling stories of ghosts and legends that surround many of the historic...
Nov 19, 2022
25th Annual Santa at Rhodes Hall
Skip the malls, avoid the lines, and come to Rhodes Hall for a fun, easy and enjoyable Santa experience. On weekends from November 19 through December 11, 2022, the “castle...
Our Mission
Our mission is to work for the preservation and revitalization of Georgia’s diverse historic resources and advocate their appreciation, protection and use. Our accomplishments are made possible by the support of our members and donors. We thank you.
We envision communities where new development complements and reinforces thriving downtowns and historic neighborhoods, contributing to a healthy and enriched humane environment.
Make your next home a historic one! Own a piece of Georgia history by browsing these historic properties for sale.
The Georgia Trust offers programs for people who care about the historic buildings and communities that tell the story of our past. There are many ways you can help.
Places in Peril
Ansley Park
The Story First developed in 1904, Ansley Park was Atlanta’s first suburb designed specifically with the automobile in mind, featuring wide, curvilinear streets and several parks. The historic neighborhood was […]
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Chattahoochee Brick Company
The Story Located on the banks of the Chattahoochee River, the Chattahoochee Brick Company was founded in 1878 by former Atlanta mayor James W. English. The company was notorious for […]
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Gay, Georgia Fairgrounds
The Story Originally a small farming community, the town of Gay was incorporated after its first store and post office were opened by William Gay in 1882. The town experienced […]
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Georgia B. Williams Nursing Home
The Story The Georgia B. Williams Nursing Home was a nursing center and private residence of Beatrice Borders, a third-generation African American midwife. Beatrice, nicknamed Miss Bea, was a certified […]
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Good Shepherd Episcopal School
The Story The Good Shepherd Episcopal School and the adjacent church are all that remain of the historic Pennick community, a settlement of the descendants of freed men and women […]
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Imperial Hotel
The Story Built in 1949 and operated until 1969 by Harvey and Dorothy Lewis Thompson, the Imperial Hotel was Thomasville’s only hotel that exclusively accommodated Black travelers prior to integration. […]
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Red Hill Cemetery
The Story Situated on a hill overlooking the 4,000-acre Old State Prison Farm in Milledgeville, the Red Hill Prison Cemetery is home to over 600 graves of incarcerated men and […]
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Red Oak Creek Covered Bridge
The Story The Red Oak Creek Covered Bridge was built in the 1840s by Horace King or his son. Born into enslavement on a South Carolina plantation, Horace King was […]
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Thicket Ruins
The Story The tabby ruins are all that remain of a sugar mill and rum distillery built in the early 19th century. At the time, there were high tariffs on […]
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West Broad Street School
The Story The West Broad Street School, a collection of three education buildings, sits on a piece of land dedicated to the education to African American students from the late […]
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Virtual Tour of Rhodes Hall
Here’s your chance to peek inside Atlanta’s “castle on Peachtree.” While it was originally the residence of Rhodes Furniture founder Amos Rhodes, today it is a house museum and one of the most unique venues in Atlanta for social and corporate events. The upper floors are the headquarters for the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation.
A Greener Rhodes Hall
The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation is committed to “going green.” We know that adopting greener practices and policies, conserving energy and building green can not only positively impact our organization’s energy use and efficiency, but also positively impact the environment and the communities in which we live and work. Rhodes Hall received Energy Star certification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, signifying that it performs in the top 25 percent of similar facilities nationwide for energy efficiency and meets strict performance levels set by the EPA.
