Gwinnett Historical Society, Lawrenceville Georgia


It hosts the county's only genealogy library of over 1,600 publications. Publications include an anarchive collection of assorted county and family records, map collection, a book store for county-specific publications, a microfilm research room, a growing collection of vintage and historic family and Gwinnett locations photographs, and an office with assorted surname, church, cemetery, school, place and subject files. The Gwinnett Historical Society has over 400 members. Our volunteers operate the Society's center and library Monday, Wednesday and Friday on the second floor of the Historic Courthouse in downtown Lawrenceville Georgia, along with the 19.2-acre Elisha Winn Property in Hog Mountain-Dacula area. Volunteers assist visitors with their research. Maintains local historic library. Maintains family and ancestor files. Maintains an archives room which contains the original Court, Deed, and other ledgers, formerly housed in the Gwinnett County Courthouse. Volunteers are also involved in about 20 major program areas; publishing a quarterly news magazine and managing an extensive website. The Winn House is open by appointment and includes the rehabilitated 1811 Elisha Winn House (birthplace of Gwinnett County), a 12-acre wooded area, picnic facilities, and a variety of other buildings of historic interest, including the Walnut Grove one-room schoolhouse, the old Lawrenceville Jail and a blacksmith shop. The Elisha Winn House is located at 908 Dacula Road in Dacula, GA 30019. Gwinnett County completed accessibility upgrades to the site in 2021. Among the improvements are newly paved parking spaces, a bathroom building, and a walking trail winding by the historic buildings. The Winn house is open to the public from dawn to dusk. For information on tours of the house, email ghs@gwinnetths.org

Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms and Accessibility for mobility-impaired Free admission and parking, but donations appreciated. Mission Statement - The Gwinnett Historical Society shall collect, preserve and perpetuate the historic heritage of Gwinnett County, Georgia, and of the records of the early settlers of the County and of the families of Gwinnett County people and of the churches, schools and other institutions, and to arouse in the friends and citizens of the county an interest in its history; to encourage the love of local history in the youth of the County; to foster and support investigation, study and research into the historical information pertaining to the County; to publish, and disseminate historical information; and to encourage the preservation of historical sites and structures. Hours of Operation - Monday, Wed., and Fri 10:00 - 2:00 PM Memberships: Please contact Membership@GwinnettHS.org with any questions you might have. Phone: 770-822-5174 - Address: Gwinnett Historic Courthouse, 185 Crogan St, Lawrenceville Georgia 30045-4941 - Gwinnett Historical Society Website Facebook Page

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