GEORGIA'S OLD CAPITAL MUSEUM SOCIETY

MILLEDGEVILLE, GA

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The Georgia’s Old Capital Museum Society is a museum located in Milledgeville, Georgia. It is dedicated to preserving the history and culture of Georgia’s Old Capital. The museum is housed in the Old Governor’s Mansion, built in 1839. It is the oldest surviving governor’s mansion in the United States.

The museum offers a variety of programs and exhibits, including a permanent exhibit called “The Old Capital”, which chronicles the history of Milledgeville from its founding in 1803 to its role as the state’s capital from 1804-1868. Other exhibits include a look at early life in the town, such as the everyday life of its first citizens, the Creek Indians; a look at the architecture of the Old Capital, such as the Old Governor’s Mansion; and a look at the evolution of the town, from its days as a sleepy college town to its current bustling nature.

The museum also offers educational programs, such as the Old Capital Walking Tour, which takes visitors through the town’s history, as well as special events such as the annual Old Capital Festival. The museum also offers a gift shop, where visitors can purchase souvenirs, including books, prints, and postcards.

The Georgia’s Old Capital Museum Society is a great place to learn about the history of Milledgeville and the state of Georgia. With its variety of programs, exhibits, and events, visitors can gain a better understanding of the town’s past and present.

GEORGIA'S OLD CAPITAL MUSEUM SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in MILLEDGEVILLE GA. US MID #8401300074

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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GEORGIA'S OLD CAPITAL MUSEUM SOCIETY
201 E GREENE ST
MILLEDGEVILLE
GA
31061

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MID # 8401300074
Name GEORGIA'S OLD CAPITAL MUSEUM SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
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INCOME 0
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LAT/LONG 33.080207, -83.224793
CODES FIPS State Code: 13
FIPS County Code: 009
US Census Tract: 970701
US Census Block: 1006