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     Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site

Historic Site (706) 864-2257


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Twenty years before the famed 1849 gold rush in California, thousands of prospectors flocked into the Cherokee Nation in north Georgia, marking the true beginning of our country's first gold rush. Their dramatic story is told inside the historic 1836 Lumpkin County Courthouse, the oldest courthouse in Georgia. Dahlonega prospered with this mining activity, and a U.S. Branch Mint opened in 1838, coining more than $6 million in gold before closing in 1861. The museum's exhibits include a set of these coins, a nugget weighing more than five ounces, a large hydraulic cannon and nozzle used to blast soil from mountainsides, a film and gift shop. Visitors can also explore the courthouse features, including beautiful wooden chapel seats from 1889 and the judge's chambers. The town of Dahlonega is a popular destination for gold panning, shopping and sightseeing.

NOTICE: Some exhibits are on the second floor and are not wheelchair accessible. Guidelines from the National Register of Historic Places prevent the addition of an elevator to this building.


Hours: Monday-Saturday 9AM-5PM; Sunday, 10AM-5 PM; Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.


Admission: $3.50-$5.
Group rates available with advance notice.


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  Note: Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site has no reservable facilities.  


Events

Appalachian Jam
Saturdays 2 PM - 6 PM  Apr 18, 2009 until Oct 31, 2009 
Handicapped AccessibleListen to the sounds and songs of yesteryear. North Georgia's mountain music singers and pickers will appear on the grounds of the historic Dahlonega Gold Museum every Saturday. Enjoy acoustic and old-time strings as the sounds of yesterday fill the air. 706-864-3513.
Confederate Memorial Day
Saturday, Apr 25, 2009 9 AM - 4:45 PM
Handicapped AccessibleMembers of Camp 1860 of the Phillips' Legion Blue Ridge Rifles will show artifacts that a Confederate solider would have carried. Handmade reproductions of Confederate flags by Robert Banks will be on display, and the day will end with a memorial service.  $3.50 - $5. 706-864-2257.
A Day In A Miner's Life
Saturday, Jun 6, 2009 9 AM - 4:45 PM
Handicapped AccessiblePeek back at life in the 1830s with demonstrations on gold panning, blacksmithing, shingle making, pioneer tools, candle making, folk toys, spinning, pine needle basket making and more.  $3.50-$5. 706-864-2257.
Rescuing a Piece of Romantic History
9 AM - 4:45 PM  Jul 1, 2009 until Jul 31, 2009 
Handicapped AccessibleSweetheart jewelry, mementos from the Civil War given from soldiers to their loved ones, will be on display during July. This loan from The National Museum of Patriotism is part of the largest collection in the world.  $3.50 - $5. 706-864-2257.
4th of July Celebration
Saturday, Jul 4, 2009 9 AM - 4:45 PM
Handicapped AccessibleActivities include a formal flag raising, patriotic speeches, Appalachian music, arts and crafts, food booths and gold panning. 706-864-3513.
A Tribute To Georgia Authors
Saturday, Jul 25, 2009 9 AM - 4:45 PM
Handicapped AccessibleMeet local and national authors who will bring their newest releases and older favorites. They will be glad to sign copies and add personal notes.  $3.50- $5. 706-864-2257.
Christmas Open House
Sunday, Dec 6, 2009 9 AM - 4 PM
Handicapped AccessibleEnjoy historic Dahlonega's Old Fashion Christmas event and holiday decorations. Free museum admission, cider and cookies. 706-864-2257.


  Address/Directions
Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site
1 Public Square
Dahlonega , GA 30533

Mailing Address
1 Public Square
Dahlonega, GA 30533

Located on the Public Square in Dahlonega, 5 miles west of Ga. Hwy. 400.

 
 
Make reservations using the options above or call 1-800-864-7275 (Monday-Friday, 8AM-8PM; Saturday-Sunday, 9AM-5PM EST).
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