Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site | Department Of Natural Resources Division
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Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site | Department Of Natural Resources Division
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"The Dahlonega Gold Museum, one of Georgia’s oldest standing courthouse buildings, is a sentinel reminder of the spirit of America’s first major gold rush, a guardian of the region’s rich cultural legacy and is a symbolic heart for a historic community."
Twenty years before the 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. Dahlonega thrived and a U.S. Branch Mint opened in 1838, coining more than $6 million in gold before closing in 1861. Today, visitors can see a complete set of these rare coins, a nugget weighing more than five ounces, a large hydraulic cannon and nozzle used to blast soil from mountainsides, film and gift shop. They’ll even learn the true story behind "There's gold in them thar hills!"
The museum is housed inside the 1836 Lumpkin County Courthouse, one of the oldest courthouse buildings in Georgia. 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. National Register of Historic Places guidelines prevent the addition of an elevator to the courthouse building, so some exhibits on the second floor are not wheelchair accessible.
Facilities
Museum
Courthouse
Gift Shop
Things To Do & See
17-minute Film
Gold Nuggets and Coins
Hydraulic Cannon
Judge's Chambers
Field Trips
Nearby Attractions
Dahlonega Shopping and Dining
Alpine Village of Helen
Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge
Blue Ridge Mountains
Chestatee Wildlife Preserve
Don Carter State Park
Hardman Farm State Historic Site
Historic Holly Theater
Moccasin Creek State Park
Smithgall Woods State Park
The Smith House
Unicoi State Park & Lodge
Vogel State Park
Dawson Forest WMA
Burton Trout Hatchery
Site Accessibility
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Reservations
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Events
Activities
Field Trips
Gatherings
Things To Know
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Gift Cards
Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site
Historic Site Pass
Hours
Historic Site
Monday–Saturday 9 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year's Day.
Historic Site Admission
Adults: $10.00
Seniors: $7.50
Youth (6–17): $7.00
Children (6 & under): $3.50
Group rates & tours available with advance notice.
Historic Site Annual Pass Available
Group Rates Admission
Adults: $8.25
Youth (6–17): $4.75
Children (6 & under): $3.50
Phone Numbers
Historic Site
706-864-2257
Address
1 Public Square
Dahlonega, GA 30533
Lumpkin County
GPS Coordinates
N 34.532700 | W -083.984933
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Dahlonega Gold Museum
State Historic Site
Dahlonega
State Historic Site
Dahlonega
Dahlonega Gold Museum
State Historic Site
Dahlonega
State Historic Site
Dahlonega
Dahlonega Gold Museum
State Historic Site
Dahlonega
State Historic Site
Dahlonega
Dahlonega Gold Museum
State Historic Site
Dahlonega
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Home
Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site
Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site
Events
Photos
Historic Site Feedback
Pass
Field Trip Information
» Pet Notice:
› Leashed pets are allowed on historic site trails, however, they are not allowed in buildings.
Please view our Park Rules page for more information
.
"The Dahlonega Gold Museum, one of Georgia’s oldest standing courthouse buildings, is a sentinel reminder of the spirit of America’s first major gold rush, a guardian of the region’s rich cultural legacy and is a symbolic heart for a historic community."
Twenty years before the 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. Dahlonega thrived and a U.S. Branch Mint opened in 1838, coining more than $6 million in gold before closing in 1861. Today, visitors can see a complete set of these rare coins, a nugget weighing more than five ounces, a large hydraulic cannon and nozzle used to blast soil from mountainsides, film and gift shop. They’ll even learn the true story behind "There's gold in them thar hills!"
The museum is housed inside the 1836 Lumpkin County Courthouse, one of the oldest courthouse buildings in Georgia. 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. National Register of Historic Places guidelines prevent the addition of an elevator to the courthouse building, so some exhibits on the second floor are not wheelchair accessible.
Facilities
Museum
Courthouse
Gift Shop
Things To Do & See
17-minute Film
Gold Nuggets and Coins
Hydraulic Cannon
Judge's Chambers
Field Trips
Nearby Attractions
Dahlonega Shopping and Dining
Alpine Village of Helen
Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge
Blue Ridge Mountains
Chestatee Wildlife Preserve
Don Carter State Park
Hardman Farm State Historic Site
Historic Holly Theater
Moccasin Creek State Park
Smithgall Woods State Park
The Smith House
Unicoi State Park & Lodge
Vogel State Park
Dawson Forest WMA
Burton Trout Hatchery
Site Accessibility
Locations
Reservations
Park Accessibility
Events
Activities
Field Trips
Gatherings
Things To Know
Volunteer
Archaeology
Golfing
Gift Cards
Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site
Historic Site Pass
Hours
Historic Site
Monday–Saturday 9 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year's Day.
Historic Site Admission
Adults: $10.00
Seniors: $7.50
Youth (6–17): $7.00
Children (6 & under): $3.50
Group rates & tours available with advance notice.
Historic Site Annual Pass Available
Group Rates Admission
Adults: $8.25
Youth (6–17): $4.75
Children (6 & under): $3.50
Phone Numbers
Historic Site
706-864-2257
Address
1 Public Square
Dahlonega, GA 30533
Lumpkin County
GPS Coordinates
N 34.532700 | W -083.984933
State Parks & Historic Sites Park Guide
The Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites Park Guide is a handy resource for planning a spring break, summer vacation or family reunion. The free booklet is filled with tips on the best hiking trails, fishing spots, cabins, wedding venues and campsites.
Request a free copy by mail
or pick one up in any park office.
View Park Guide Online
Request a Free Copy
featured destination
New Cottages at "Chatt Bend"
Chattahoochee Bend State Park just opened three additional cottages, making it easier than ever to spend a few days exploring the park’s trails and river. All have screened porches, fire pits and grills.
Georgia's Great Places
Discover more great Georgia destinations to visit this fall and winter.
Campers Return to Seminole State Park
Campsites have officially reopened at Seminole State Park, featuring a brand-new comfort station and all new electric and plumbing for RVs.
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2
3