Upcoming Events
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Queer Space Tours
Join the Queer Space Tour, a 2-mile guided walk through Athens’ LGBTQ+ history — every Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 AM in June.
💖 $5 from every ticket supports Athens Pride & Queer Collective
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History Hour
1st Tuesdays at 12:00 PM
Join us for a special History Hour exploring the deep-rooted history and cultural significance of African-American funeral homes in Athens. Led by Shanna Jackson-McWhorter and Shane Blackwell, this program will reflect on the lives and legacies uplifted by three pivotal institutions: Jackson-McWhorter, Winfrey Mutual, and Mack & Payne Funeral Homes.
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Preserve & Prosper Workshop Session 2: Preserving Your Home & the Equity In It
Thursday, June 5, 2025
5:30 PM - 7:00 PMThe Preserve and Prosper initiative is a community-focused program designed to support low-income homeowners of historic properties. With the help of United Community Bank's volunteer efforts, this program offers workshops to provide financial literacy education and strategies for managing the unique costs of maintaining a historic home. Our mission is to empower homeowners to sustain their properties and maintain their vital place in the community.
Historic Athens depends on the support of Athenians like you. Sign up to volunteer, send us a donation, or signup to become a trustee. Your contribution is invaluable to our operations.
Support Us
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.
Our Mission? To be a proactive force in developing community-wide understanding of the value of historic buildings, neighborhoods, and heritage.
Originally founded as the Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation in 1967.
