Dahlonega Skyline - view of the southern Blue Ridge Mountains. Courtesy of Jack Anthony
Jail Museum is open this Sat. and Sun., April 26 and 27 from 10 to 4.
Embedded Files
Ga Air National Guard by Clint Smith - May 8, 7pm @ Community House
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. Established in 1998, our organization brings together people who are interested in knowing and accurately preserving the history of Lumpkin County and the City of Dahlonega, Georgia.
The focus of the society is to preserve and protect this area's rich historical heritage. Established in 1998, our organization brings together people who are interested in knowing and accurately preserving the history of Lumpkin County and the City of Dahlonega, Georgia.
Major projects of the Society are:
Major projects of the Society are:
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.
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 with the meetings open to the public. Programs are announced on our Facebook page, in the Dahlonega Nugget, below in our calendar and at the top of each page in the banner. Membership is open to everyone. To become a member please see the About Us section.
An award-winning educational project that focuses on an historical event or person associated with a particular day in Georgia history by the Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Public Broadcasting.
Special Events that Celebrate the Rich History of this Area
Our Golden Stories - North Georgia Regional Art
Our Golden Stories - North Georgia Regional Art
Highlighting pieces from the University of North Georgia's Permanent Art Collection.
Highlighting pieces from the University of North Georgia's Permanent Art Collection.
Featuring works that span from 1885 to the present day.
Featuring works that span from 1885 to the present day.
Through Sep. 18, 2025 @ University of North Ga Library. More here
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Modified contact information 30 Jan 25 by Manny Carvalho
Removed web store on 12 Dec 24 by Manny Carvalho
Web site conversion on 8 Sep 21 by Manny Carvalho
Posted Dahlonega Skyline by Jack Anthony on 13 Sep 21. See landscapesbyjack
Added calendar for meeting announcements on 21 Sep 21 by Manny Carvalho; Removed 15 Apr 25
Added Special Events 15 Apr 25
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