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 19 – December 11, 2022
See Santa in the Castle on Peachtree
Dec 3, 2022
Experience the magic of Christmas at Hay House with a visit from Santa! Dressed in all its Christmas finery, Hay House will provide the perfect setting for photos with...
Dec 13-14, 2022
Enjoy a sumptuous holiday brunch, plated and served by caterers and Hay House staff, followed by a self-guided tour of the “Palace of The South” dressed in all its Christmas...
Feb 11, 2023
The Georgia Trust and Fox Theatre Institute invite you to explore some of Atlanta’s most historic theaters during a daylong, self-guided tour. Go behind the scenes of the Fox Theatre,...
April 21-23, 2023
Enjoy a rare opportunity to step inside some of the Atlanta’s most historic houses and architectural landmarks. Bursting with beautiful homes on wooded streets and featuring fascinating history, Georgia’s capital...
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
229 Auburn Avenue
The Story A contributing property in the Sweet Auburn Historic District, 229 Auburn Avenue has been home to several African American businesses during the 20th Century, including a branch office […]
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Beulah Grove Lodge and School
The Story The Beulah Grove Lodge No. 372, Free and Accepted Masons, was the brainchild of freedman Jack Smith. Smith provided the land in 1881 for a church, lodge and […]
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Chickamauga Masonic Lodge No. 221
The Story Chickamauga Lodge No. 221, Prince Hall Affiliate of the Free and Accepted Masons, was organized in 1916 by former enslaved and first-generation freed African Americans. The current building […]
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Dasher High School
The Story The former Dasher High School, named for Mayor Robert Dasher, was built in 1928 as the third public high school for African American students in Valdosta, and it […]
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Dudley Motel, Cafe and Service Station
The Story Herbert “Hub” Dudley, a prominent Black business owner in Dublin, opened the Dudley Motel in 1958 to accommodate Black travelers during the tumultuous Civil Rights era. In addition […]
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Lee’s Mill on the Flint River
The Story Lee’s Mill, which sits along the headwaters of the Flint River, was operated by a Clayton County pioneer family up until the death of its patriarch W.L. Lee […]
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McConnell-Chadwick House
The Story Built in the late 1830s as the homestead of Brigadier General and State Senator Eli McConnell, the McConnell-Chadwick House was one of the earliest structures in Cherokee County. […]
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Old Campbell County Courthouse
The Story The Old Campbell County Courthouse, one of the last Greek Revival buildings constructed in Georgia, was built in 1871 and served as a courthouse until 1932, when Campbell […]
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Wilkes County Training School
The Story The former Wilkes County Training School was established in 1956 as an Equalization School, combining roughly 40 rural African American schools in Wilkes County and teaching first through […]
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Yates House
The Story Originally constructed for Presley and Rachel Thedford Yates, this house near Yates Springs is one of the few remaining antebellum homes in Catoosa County. Presley Yates received the […]
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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.
