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PO BOX 894
Dahlonega, GA 30533

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 Lumpkin County: 180 years young! 

Learning from the past, preserving for the future

  
Welcome to the Lumpkin County Historical Society site.  
 
The focus of the society is to preserve and protect this area's rich historical heritage.   Our organization brings together people who are interested in knowing and accurately preserving the rich history of Lumpkin County and the City of Dahlonega.
 
Major projects of the Society are:
  • Maintaining and operating the Old 1884 Jail as a museum.
  • Encouraging students to learn about local history by sponsoring an essay contest.
  • Recognizing contributions for preserving Lumpkin County's historical heritage.
 
Lumpkin County, Georgia is where the first major gold rush in the United States took place in 1829.  Dahlonega's commercial district, including the public square, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 
 
 
      * [Postcard  by H.G. Zimmerman & Co. of Chicago]        
 

The Society normally meets on the second Thursday of the month and the meetings are open to the public.  Programs are announced below and in the Dahlonega Nugget.  Membership is open to everyone.  To become a member, write:
 
Lumpkin County Historical Society, Inc.
PO Box 894 
Dahlonega, GA 30533
 
or send an email to LCHSociety#Gmail.com [change the # to @].  Alternatively, you may click this  email  link to use your own e-mail program or print out this form and mail it to the above address: Form
 


 

Recent Announcements

  • This section lists the last 3 recent announcements.  All announcements are available here. To monitor changes try this service.

  • New Content: MKA 2012 Awards Ceremony
    The Society's 2012 Awards winners are listed here: http://www.lumpkinhistory.org/awards/awards-2012 

    Additionally, the awards main page has been reworked and now lists all the MKA awards winners here: http://www.lumpkinhistory.org/awards
    Posted May 3, 2013, 8:36 AM by Manny Carvalho
  • The Mystery of the Trees by Don Wells: Thurs., May 9, 2013: 7pm @ Community House
    Indian Marker Tree
    Don & Diane Wells’ book, The Mystery of the Trees, is a story of the curious bent trees that many believe were used by Indians as sign posts across the continent. The presentation features  information about trail trees and a video showing interviews with various elders across the nation.  See more at http://www.mountainstewards.org/project/internal_index.html 

    Stay after the presentation to chat with Don and Diane and get a signed copy of their book.

    Thursday May 9, 2013 at 7pm, Dahlonega Community House, Dahlonega, Georgia
    The Community House is at the corner of N. Park St. and Hawkins St: map

    Come and bring a friend.
    Posted Apr 27, 2013, 11:01 AM by Manny Carvalho
  • The Slot and Tab tombs by Tom Kunish: Sat., May 4, 2013, 7pm @Unitarian Universalist Church

    This is not an Historical Society presentation but an invitation to its members.

    The Slot and Tab tombs of NE Georgia are a passion with Tom Kunish. Their presence in local counties, including Lumpkin, is as big a mystery as their origins. Why are the same type of tombs found in the Middle east? 

    Please join us for a presentation and discussion lead by Tom on Saturday, May 4, 2013, 7pm, at North Georgia Unitarian Universalist Church, 439 S. Park St., Dahlonega.  See http://www.darkfiber.com/tomb/ for more details on these decorative grave shelters.

     

    Posted Apr 21, 2013, 6:35 AM by Manny Carvalho
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