Georgia Historical Society

Georgia Historical Society
501 Whitaker Street
Savannah, GA 31401
Phone: (912) 651-2125
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Chartered by the Georgia General Assembly in 1839, the Georgia Historical Society is a private, non-profit organization that serves as the historical society for the people of Georgia.  Headquartered in Savannah, Georgia's first city, the Society is the oldest cultural institution in the state and one of the oldest historical organizations in the nation.

The Georgia Historical Society's library and archives, a major research center for Georgia history, houses one of the most outstanding collections of manuscripts, books, maps, photographs, architectural drawings, portraits, and artifacts related to the history of Georgia.   Each year thousands of researchers from around the world travel to Hodgson Hall in search of Georgia history.  The Library can be reached at (912) 651-2128.

Directions to The Georgia Historical Society:  Exit I-16 onto Gaston St. Turn right onto Whitaker St. Hodgson Hall is immediately on the right across from Forsyth Park.

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