Georgia is home to over 450 historical societies, preservation organizations, and heritage groups. From major institutions in Atlanta and Savannah to small-town societies preserving local heritage, these organizations maintain vital connections to Georgia's rich past.
Featured Historical Societies
Augusta Museum of History
Location: Augusta, GA
Founded: 1937
Documents James Brown's hometown from Native American settlement through Masters Golf Tournament. Collections include Civil War history, textile manufacturing, and music heritage
Website: augustamuseum.org
Georgia Historical Society
Location: Savannah, GA
Founded: 1839
Independent statewide institution with oldest continuously operating research library in South. Extensive manuscripts, rare books, and genealogical resources documenting Georgia history
Website: georgiahistory.com
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park
Location: Atlanta, GA
Founded: 1980
Preserves birthplace and childhood neighborhood of civil rights leader. Includes Ebenezer Baptist Church, King Center, and Freedom Hall documenting Civil Rights Movement
Website: nps.gov/malu
Savannah History Museum
Location: Savannah, GA
Founded: 1996
Interprets Savannah from James Oglethorpe's founding through modern times. Housed in restored 1860 train shed with exhibits on Revolutionary War siege and Girl Scouts founder Juliette Gordon Low
Atlanta History Center
Location: Atlanta, GA
Founded: 1926
Comprehensive history campus with museum, historic houses, and 33-acre gardens. Extensive Civil War collections, Southern folk art, and exhibits on Atlanta's civil rights role
Website: atlantahistorycenter.com
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- Georgia Historical Society - Statewide history organization
- Georgia State Historic Preservation Office - State historic preservation programs
- Georgia Archives - State archives in Morrow