Georgia Historical Society - Savannah
Overview
GHS houses the oldest and most distinguished collection of materials related exclusively to Georgia history in the nation.Contact Information
501 Whitaker StreetSavannah, Georgia 31401
United States
Diamond level member
Description
Georgia Historical Society (GHS) is the premier independent statewide institution responsible for collecting, examining, and teaching Georgia history. GHS houses the oldest and most distinguished collection of materials related exclusively to Georgia history in the nation. Chartered by the Georgia General Assembly in 1839, the Georgia Historical Society is the oldest continuously operated historical society in the South. As an educational and research institution, GHS teaches Georgia history through a variety of educational programs, scholarly publications, and research services. It publishes the award-winning Georgia Historical Quarterly (Georgia