COASTAL GEORGIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

ST SIMONS IS, GA

The Coastal Georgia Historical Society is a nonprofit organization located in St. Simons Island, Georgia, dedicated to preserving the history of the Golden Isles region. Founded in 1995, the Society works to promote public understanding and appreciation of the region’s history, culture, and environment. It operates a museum, library, and archives that serve as a resource for researchers, students, and the general public.

The museum houses an array of exhibits that showcase the region’s history, from its early Native American inhabitants to its later colonial and Revolutionary War-era settlers. Permanent exhibits include artifacts, photographs, and documents related to the area. The museum also features changing exhibits that focus on topics such as the Civil War, the Gullah/Geechee culture, and maritime history.

The library provides access to rare books, manuscripts, and other documents related to the history of the Golden Isles. It also includes an extensive genealogy collection and a large collection of local newspapers.

The Society’s archives house a wide range of materials, including maps, photographs, oral histories, and other documents. It also maintains a collection of historic buildings and sites throughout the region, including a lighthouse and a fort.

The Society offers a variety of educational programs and activities, such as lectures, tours, workshops, and field trips. It also publishes a quarterly newsletter and a quarterly journal that feature articles on the region’s history, culture, and environment.

The Society is located in St. Simons Island, Georgia, and is open to the public. It is supported by memberships, donations, grants, and the Georgia Historical Commission.

COASTAL GEORGIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in ST SIMONS IS GA. US MID #8401300375

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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 982,178 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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Contact COASTAL GEORGIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

• telephone: 9126384666
• website: www.saintsimonslighthouse.org

COASTAL GEORGIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
PO BOX 21136
ST SIMONS IS
GA
31522-0636

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