Join The Georgia Trust as we trace Georgia’s path to independence on this one-day field trip through some of the state’s most compelling Revolutionary-era sites. Departing from Rhodes Hall at 8:30 a.m. via charter bus, this carefully curated journey blends expert-led tours, scenic travel, and meaningful connections to Georgia’s past.

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

Join The Georgia Trust for an exclusive tour of Prince Hall, one of Atlanta’s most significant buildings. This tour traces the building’s rich history on Atlanta’s famous Auburn Avenue and its remarkable recent rehabilitation. Built in 1937 under the direction of John Wesley Dobbs, Prince Hall once served as the home of WERD Radio, the first […]

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 […]

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

America is celebrating its 250th birthday! Join GPB and The Georgia Trust for an engaging panel featuring authors and their works that delve into Georgia’s pivotal role in the American Revolutionary history. Authors include Greg Brooking, Robert Davis, Wright Mitchell, Paul Pressly and Michael Thurmond. Free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Enjoy an exclusive opportunity to step inside remarkable historic homes and explore landmark sites in this charming city, where shaded streets, preserved 19th-century buildings, and welcoming storefronts reflect more than a century of rich history.

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 […]

Discover Historic Canton with The Georgia Trust $50 – Georgia Trust Members $60 – Non-Members Join The Georgia Trust for a special field trip to Canton as we spend an afternoon exploring the places, stories, and architecture that have shaped this historic North Georgia community. From a revitalized textile mill to downtown landmarks and local […]

Ponce City Market Event! A conversation exploring how Atlanta's largest brick building transitioned from a decommissioned landmark into Ponce City Market. Moderated by Wright Mitchell, President of The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation. The conversation brings together architectural photographer Blake Burton and historian Jerry Hancock, co-authors of Ponce City Market: The Rise, Fall and Rebirth […]

Georgia State University will host a panel discussion that will bring together preservation professionals, students and community members to examine how the Section 106 process currently works and the potential impacts of proposed amendments on future preservation efforts.

Step inside some of Northwest Georgia’s most stunning private homes and fascinating historic sites as we Ramble to Rome and Floyd County.