As the 50th anniversary of the Georgia Trust comes to a close, we reflect on the remarkable projects that have shaped the organization’s legacy. One such endeavor that stands as...
Leading Preservation in Georgia for 50 years
Throughout 2023, we’ll be sharing highlights and stories from the past 50 years. We also have a full calendar of events planned for you, and we have just released a new book about Georgia architecture.
Highlights and Stories
As we wrap up our celebration of our 50th anniversary, our final Legacy Member to be highlighted is longtime supporter Camille Yow! Camille Yow is not only one of the...
As we celebrate the Georgia Trust’s 50th anniversary, we take great pride in highlighting the work of the Trust’s West Atlanta Preservation Initiative. The West Atlanta Preservation Initiative was launched...
As The Georgia Trust marks its 50th anniversary, we take immense pride in sharing the remarkable journey of one of our most successful preservation projects – the rehabilitation of the...
In the heart of Sparta, Georgia, nestled amidst a tapestry of historic homes, stands the exquisite Sayre-Alford House, a beacon of timeless elegance and a symbol of The Georgia Trust’s...
As we celebrate our 50th anniversary and our longtime supporters, this month we’re highlighting legacy member, Charlie Garbutt, founder of Garbutt Construction Company in Dublin, GA. Here’s why Charlie supports the...
As The Georgia Trust marks its 50th anniversary, we take a moment to celebrate one of the most remarkable preservation successes in the state—the restoration of the Hancock County Courthouse...
As we celebrate the Georgia Trust’s 50th anniversary, we take great pride in reflecting on the remarkable projects that have defined our commitment to preserving Georgia’s heritage. One such project...
For this Legacy Member highlight, Elizabeth DuBose and Mark Frissell of Savannah share why they are members of the Georgia Trust: “The Georgia Trust highlights the historic preservation efforts...
After years of uncertainty, the Zion Episcopal Church in Talbotton, Georgia is now saved! A rare example of the Carpenter Gothic style in the region, the church was constructed in...
For this Legacy Member highlight, Jennifer Dixon, Division Director of the Historic Preservation Division, Georgia Department of Community Affairs, shares why she is a member of the Georgia Trust: “Preserving our...
The Fairview School in Cave Spring is one of the few remaining school buildings in Georgia constructed explicitly for the education of African American students during the Jim Crow era....
The Georgia Trust works with many different types of resources. The c. 1902 Bon Air Hotel in Bainbridge, Georgia occupies a prominent spot facing Willis Park, the heart of downtown...
As we continue our celebration of our 50th anniversary and our longtime supporters, here’s a look back at Legacy Member Sally Gates’ memories of the Georgia Trust’s early years: “I...
The Amis-Hunter-Jarrell House, located in Senoia, was constructed in the 1830s by William Tidwell as a Federal-style Georgian cottage before selling the property in 1840. In 1844, it was purchased...
For this Legacy Member highlight, James Reap, professor and former program coordinator for the Master of Historic Preservation Program at UGA, shares why he and his wife Carol are members...
In 2023, The Georgia Trust celebrates its 50th anniversary and over 30 years of the Endangered Properties Revolving Fund program, which has helped to preserve 50 architecturally and historically significant...
Since its inception, the Georgia Trust has supported public and private advocacy in a variety of ways. From the creation of the Georgia Historic Preservation Act and the Georgia Main...
This month, as we continue our celebration of our 50th anniversary and our longtime supporters, we’re spotlighting legacy members Jennifer Murray and Marc Dobiecki. Here’s why they support the Georgia...
The Georgia Trust has offered a number of fellowships and scholarships over the years to further the study of history, historic preservation, architecture and related fields. Currently, the Georgia Trust...
Building community requires ample occasions for members and friends to come together. Over the years, the Trust has worked to give its supporters opportunities to do so in a way...
We continue our celebration of our 50th anniversary and our longtime supporters, with this highlight from legacy members, Teri and Mose Bond of Atlanta: “The Georgia Trust is important and...
Today marks a major milestone in the Georgia Trust’s history. On April 11, 1973, the Trust was officially chartered! For the past 50 years, the Trust has worked to ensure...
At least twice a year since 1974, Georgia Trust members have explored cities, towns, and counties around the state, discovering the historic places that make each place unique through our...
We’re highlighting legacy member, Christine Lambert of Madison, GA this month, as we celebrate our 50th anniversary and our longtime supporters. Here’s what she had to say: In 1966,...
Since 1978 the Georgia Trust’s annual Preservation Awards have recognized projects, groups and individuals who have contributed to preservation excellence in this state. Through this program, the Trust has awarded...
The Georgia Trust’s newsletter, The Rambler, made its debut in December 1974, a little more than a year after the organization was founded. Georgia Trust members chose the name for...
2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, and to celebrate, we’re featuring a few of our legacy members. This month we’re highlighting Susan Starr. Here’s...
As we celebrate 50 years of the Georgia Trust, we continue our retrospective with a look at the Trust’s historic properties, Hay House in Macon and Rhodes Hall in Atlanta....
One of the Trust’s initial major efforts was to support the “Save the Fox” campaign. The Fox Theatre in Atlanta, which was originally conceived as a home for Atlanta’s Shriners...
2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, and to celebrate, we’ll be featuring a few of our legacy members throughout the year, starting with Clason...
2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation. Throughout the year, we’ll be looking back at a different aspect of the Trust’s history, legacy and significant...
It’s official! We’re celebrating 50 years of leading preservation in Georgia. Our Founding The Georgia Trust was formed by a small group of individuals who were passionate about preserving the...