About Historic Athens
Historic Athens is a 501(c)(3) non-profit working to celebrate and conserve community heritage in Athens, Georgia. For over 55 years, we have worked to improve historic preservation and heritage conservation in the Athens area.
Founded as Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation in 1967, our mission is to be a proactive force in developing community-wide understanding of the value of historic buildings, neighborhoods, and heritage.
Have Questions? Call 706-389-0123
Planning a Visit to Athens? Check out athenswelcomecenter.com
Our Staff
-
Taneisha Brooks
Equitable Home Preservation Coordinator
706-389-0083
taneisha@historicathens.com -
Melissa Gogo
Hands On Historic Athens Coordinator
706-389-8431
melissa@historicathens.com -
Michelle Nguyen
Historic Athens Welcome Center Director
706-389-0293
michelle@historicathens.com -
Caitlin Short
Welcome Center Visitor Experience Specialist
706-389-0194
caitlin@athenswelcomecenter.com -
Denise Sunta
Engagement Coordinator
706-389-0662
denise@historicathens.com -
Tommy Valentine
Historic Athens Executive Director
706-389-0980
tommy@historicathens.com
Our Trustees
Executive Board
Shane Blackwell, President
Jeremy Field, President-Elect
Will Hodges, Treasurer
Krista Slater, Treasurer-Elect
Laura Haga, Recording Secretary
Jennifer Lewis, Corporate Secretary
Alan Cleveland, Parliamentarian
Kristen Morales
Scott Nesbit
Monique Sanders
Robert Tucker
Trustees
James Brooks
Erica Cates
Katie Goodrum
David Hyde
Jarrett Martin
Our Committees
Special Events
Finance & Development
Revolving Fund
Education & Advocacy
Hands on Historic Athens
Historic Athens Welcome Center