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
Make your family's reservation for Atlanta's most beloved holiday tradition, now in its 24th year.
Dec 5, 2021
Experience the magic of Christmas at Hay House with a contactless visit with Santa! Dressed in all its Christmas finery, Hay House will provide the perfect setting for photos with...
Dec 9, 2021
Christmas Luncheons at Hay House 2021
Enjoy a sumptuous holiday luncheon, plated and served by caterers and Hay House staff, followed by a self-guided tour of the “Palace of The South” dressed in its Christmas finery....
Dec 11, 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...
Apr 22, 2022
Make plans to join us in beautiful Augusta, Georgia, where we’ll tour stunning historic homes in Georgia’s “Garden City.” Guests will also enjoy catered meals from some of the area’s...
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.
