The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation

GEORGIA TRUST EVENTS CALENDAR

Thur. - Sun., September 18 - 21	Georgia Trust Study Tour	Chicago
Join the Georgia Trust Study Group to discover Chicago and its architectural heritage. The Windy City is world renowned for its trend-setting American architectural history, especially the hometown work of modernist Frank Lloyd Wright. Sites include the Frank Lloyd Wright Museum and Coonley Estate, the Hancock Building, Chicago Institute of Art, and Robie House. For more information and to reserve your space, call Ken Ward Travel at 800-843-9839 or 404-261-1688. _____________________________________________________________________
Fri. - Sun., October 3 - 5	Fall Ramble	Newnan - Coweta County
Join the Trust for this year's Fall Ramble in Newnan-Coweta County. Located south of Atlanta, the area boasts 8 historic districts on the National Register of Historic Places, including beautifully restored antebellum homes. Call 678-860-9481 for more information. _____________________________________________________________________
Mon., November 10	Preservation Classic	East Lake Golf Club, Atlanta
Retrace Bobby Jones's steps at one of Atlanta’s premiere golf clubs. The day includes a full round of golf, an on-course lunch and refreshments plus a cocktail buffet at the awards reception following the tournament. The field is limited to 120 players. Call 678-860-9481 for registration or sponsorship information. _____________________________________________________________________
Fri. - Sun., May 15-17, 2009	Annual Meeting and Spring Ramble	Augusta, Ga.
Join us May 15-17 as we tour Augusta, Ga. Known as the "Garden City," Augusta is home to many historic sites including the boyhood home of Woodrow Wilson and the former residence George Walton, who at age 26 was the youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence. Located along the banks of the Savannah River, Augusta offers many great historic places to see and visit. For more information, call 404-885-7802. _____________________________________________________________________
Fri. - Sat., Sept. 18-19, 2009	2009 Fall Ramble	Washington, Ga.
Tour the beautiful historic town of Washington, Ga. Founded in 1780, Washington is one of the oldest towns in Georgia and boasts the most antebellum houses in the state (over 100). Take a step back in time as you see sites such as the Robert Toombs House, Callaway Plantation and Mary Willis Library, Georgia's first free public library. For more information, call 404-885-7802. _____________________________________________________________________