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Topic - Georgia Historical Society

The Georgia Historical Society, headquartered in Savannah, Georgia, is the oldest cultural institution in the state and one of the oldest historical organizations in the United States. It is the only statewide historical society in Georgia. For over 168 years, GHS has collected, preserved, and shared Georgia history through a variety of educational outreach programs, publications, and research services. - Source: Wikipedia

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