Upcoming Events
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Queer Space Tours
Join the Queer Space Tour, a 2-mile guided walk through Athens’ LGBTQ+ history — every Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 AM in June.
💖 $5 from every ticket supports Athens Pride & Queer Collective
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July History Hour: The Golden Pantry
In 1965, a new convienience store, gas station, and eatery was established by Tom Griffith in Five Points- the Golden Pantry. Since then, this chain has expanded across the Athens and Oconee areas, seemingly providing a store on every corner. Sixty years later, the third generation of the Griffith family is running the company. One aspect of this business that has kept it alive is a deep appreciation for employees and customers alike, something that is growing increasingly hard to find in the world at large but remains steady in Athens.
This event will be led by employees of The Golden Pantry.
Each month's History Hour is at the Lyndon House Arts Center, every 1st Tuesday of the month. Complimentary lunch from Rashe's Cuisine is provided on a first come, first serve basis with vegan options available. This event is free and open to the public.
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Support Us
Historic Athens is a 501(c)(3) non-profit working to celebrate and conserve community heritage in Athens, Georgia.
For over 55 years, we have worked to improve historic preservation and heritage conservation in the Athens area.
Our Mission? To be a proactive force in developing community-wide understanding of the value of historic buildings, neighborhoods, and heritage.
Originally founded as the Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation in 1967.
