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.
Weekends, November 20-December 12, 2021
See Santa in the Castle on Peachtree
Oct 14, 2021
New Dollars/New Partners for Georgia Sacred Places
A Program to Help Congregations in Georgia Preserve and Maximize Their Older Buildings – Partners for Sacred Places and the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation invite interested congregations to attend...
Oct 23, 2021
VIRTUAL Rhodes Race at the Haunted Castle 5K
Run or walk anytime, anywhere until October 23. Set your own pace. Earn a ghoulish t-shirt! All proceeds benefit the Georgia Trust for Historic...
Oct 28, 2021
Preserving Georgia’s Historic African American Resources
This workshop will include topics on major themes and issues for historic African American resources, fundraising strategies and planning, and technical preservation...
Nov 20, 2021
Atlanta’s most beloved holiday tradition for over 20 years, Santa at Rhodes Hall has brought the magic of Christmas to thousands of families by featuring personal appointments and photos with...
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
Ashby Street Theatre
The Story Opened in 1934, Ashby Street Theatre was one of Atlanta’s first theaters to serve the African American community as part of the Bailey Theater chain. The theater was […]
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Atlanta Eagle and Kodak Buildings
The Story Originally constructed as expansive private residences in 1898 and 1905 respectively, the Atlanta Eagle and Kodak Buildings reflect over a century of urban evolution and social history in […]
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Blackshear City Jail
The Story Known locally as the old “Hanging Jail,” the Blackshear City Jail is thought to be the third in a series of interior-gallows jailhouses in the South. This unique, […]
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Cherry Grove Schoolhouse
The Story The Cherry Grove Schoolhouse is a rare surviving example of an early 20th century, rural African American school building in Georgia. The one-room, wood frame building was constructed […]
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Cohutta African American Civic District
The Story This civic district in far North Georgia represents the history of a small but vibrant enclave of black Georgians. The district consists of three contiguous properties: Andrews Chapel, […]
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Downtown Toomsboro
The Story Incorporated in 1904, the town of Toomsboro primarily grew as a whistle stop town between Macon and Savannah along the Central Georgia Railroad. After the Civil War, the […]
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Kiah House Museum
The Story Built in 1910, the Savannah house was the longtime residence of Dr. Calvin L. Kiah, a professor who led Savannah State College’s education department, and Virginia Kiah, a […]
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Old Monticello United Methodist Church
The Story Built in 1895 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Old Monticello United Methodist Church is a contributing property to the Monticello Historic District. The […]
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Terrell County Courthouse
The Story This High Victorian style courthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was constructed in 1892. It stands as one of the tallest historic courthouses […]
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Vineville Avenue Corridor
The Story The Vineville Avenue Corridor in Macon is the main thoroughfare which anchors the Vineville Historic District. The three blocks that make up the corridor are the most intact […]
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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.
