Georgia Historical Society

Mission

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 (GHS) is the state's oldest cultural organization and first and only statewide historical society. GHS is an educational and research institution created to preserve and interpret Georgia history and the state's role in American history through a variety of educational programs, publications, and research services. Headquartered in Savannah with an office in Atlanta, GHS has 6,000 individual members and nearly 200 affiliate chapters.

Vision

The Georgia Historical Society (GHS) shall be recognized as the leading, most trusted source for Georgia history in the nation and beyond. Through intentional collection and exceptional care of Georgia’s documentary legacy, and delivery of award-winning programming, publications, and research services, GHS will continue to help cultivate an informed and engaged citizenry for generations to come.

Goals

1.Increase statewide presence and impact of school- and community-based educational programming, to include: - Georgia History Festival - Historical Marker Program - Affiliate Chapter Program
2.Update and enhance technological infrastructure to support a streamlined, accessible user-experience for researchers accessing the Georgia Historical Society's unparalleled archival collection.
3.Build a strong, enduring financial foundation through diversification of revenue sources and increased giving to the Endowment.

Savannah GA | EIN: 58-0593403

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501(c)(3) organization

501 Whitaker Street,
Savannah GA 31401

https://www.georgiahistory.com

912-651-2125

Georgia Historical Society

Mission

Vision

Goals

1.Increase statewide presence and impact of school- and community-based educational programming, to include: - Georgia History Festival - Historical Marker Program - Affiliate Chapter Program
2.Update and enhance technological infrastructure to support a streamlined, accessible user-experience for researchers accessing the Georgia Historical Society's unparalleled archival collection.
3.Build a strong, enduring financial foundation through diversification of revenue sources and increased giving to the Endowment.

Savannah GA | EIN: 58-0593403

Profile managed by nonprofit | Is this your nonprofit?

501(c)(3) organization

501 Whitaker Street,
Savannah GA 31401

https://www.georgiahistory.com

912-651-2125

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Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes

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No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes

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Financial Statements:Yes

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Audit Oversight Committee:Yes

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No Loans Reported To or From Officers:Yes

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Records Retention Policy:Yes

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Tax Form Disclosed on Website:Yes

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100%	Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes
100%	No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes
100%	Financial Statements:Yes
100%	Audit Oversight Committee:Yes
100%	No Loans Reported To or From Officers:Yes
100%	Records Retention Policy:Yes
100%	Tax Form Disclosed on Website:Yes

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