Discover the rich architectural legacy of Marietta and Smyrna while touring the area’s most historic private homes, lush gardens, and landmark sites — each one a reflection of the region’s enduring prosperity and charm.

Take a guided tour of Atlanta's "Castle on Peachtree" and get a glimpse inside one of the most opulent of the large mansions that once overlooked Atlanta’s famous thoroughfare.

This year's Spring Stroll will feature the homes and designs of architect Neel Reid. A notable figure in Atlanta, Reid also left his mark on numerous neighborhoods in Macon. Join us in exploring Neel Reid sites throughout the city, featuring some of the city’s most breathtaking private gardens and residences.

Join us this Preservation Month for a virtual workshop exploring the value and care of historic windows. Led by Doug Romaine, Historic Preservation Advisor with Austin Historical, this session will cover why preserving original windows matters—and how to approach their repair and restoration with confidence. Since 2010, Austin Historical has built a reputation across the […]

Jenny Houlroyd, DrPH, CIH This one‑hour lecture introduces the potential health hazards associated with renovating and remodeling older homes. While the training primarily focuses on lead‑based paint—where it’s found, why it’s dangerous, and how renovation activities can create exposure—it also covers other common hazards such as asbestos, mold, silica dust, and chemical exposures. Participants will […]

Join the Georgia Trust this Preservation Month for a special Neel Reid Prize panel discussion at Rhodes Hall. This year’s program features past recipients Michael Kleeman (2002), Clay Rokicki (2010), and Blake Segars (2011) reflecting on their study travels and how the Prize has influenced their careers. Through a moderated conversation, the panel will explore […]

Michael L. Thurmond was the chief executive officer of DeKalb County, Georgia, from 2017 to 2024. He was a finalist for the Georgia Author of the Year Award in 2025 for his book "James Oglethorpe, Father of Georgia." His other books are "Freedom: Georgia’s Antislavery Heritage, 1733–1865," and "A Story Untold: Black Men and Women […]

Join us as we celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary at the 42nd annual Preservation Gala. Indulge in an elegant evening of fine food, signature cocktails and dancing as we pay tribute to outstanding preservationists Beverly “Bo” DuBose and his wife, Eileen. Gala chair Cassie Bryant promises a night you won’t forget.

W. Wright Mitchell is the author of “Georgia’s First Elected Governor: John Adam Treutlen and the American Revolution." He is the President and CEO of the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation and a leading voice in the effort to preserve and interpret Georgia’s historic places. An Atlanta native, he has spent more than two decades […]

In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, join The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation in Virginia for an immersive four-day journey through the places, landscapes, and legacies that shaped our nation. This exclusive Founding Fathers Study Tour is thoughtfully curated and professionally managed by The Georgia Trust staff, offering rare access, expert interpretation, and seamless coordination […]

The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs’ Historic Preservation Division (HPD) partner to present the Georgia Statewide Preservation Conference in Decatur, GA, November 4-6, 2026.decuniuung The statewide preservation conference brings together preservationists, non-profits, planners, architects, historians, architectural historians, archaeologists, city and county administrators, historic preservation commission members, students from […]