As a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, the Gwinnett Historical Society relies only on private contributions to supplement ever-dwindling membership funds. Through the generosity of numerous individuals, corporations, foundations and organizations, we are able to maintain and provide ongoing history for the children and adults of Gwinnett County. You will also have the knowledge of supporting and sustaining Gwinnett’s valuable history.
Click on "Make A Donation" below to make a secure online contribution at the Gwinnett History Store using your VISA or MasterCard. You will be given the opportunity to designate your gift to a specific program area or to the Society's greatest need. You may also make your gift in honor or in memory of someone special and we will notify anyone you specify of your tribute.
If you prefer to make your donation by check or by mailing or faxing your credit card information, please Download and Print our donation form ( Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader) and send it to one of the following:
By Fax: 770-237-5616
By Mail:
Gwinnett Historical Society
P.O. Box 261
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
770-822-5174
Matching Gifts
You can increase the value of your contribution through the power of a matching gift and move yourself into a higher donor benefit level (e.g. If you donate $500 and that amount is matched by your employer, GHS will recognize you as a $1,000 donor)! Please contact your employer's Human Resources department to determine if your donation can be matched and to obtain the appropriate paperwork.
Join the Society
Membership in the Gwinnett Historical Society provides access to many areas of Gwinnett's rich heritage. Meetings are held on the third Monday of each month, September - May, at 7:30 P.M. at the Historic Courthouse. The Meetings feature Speakers, Talks, Slide Shows, and Discussions on history and genealogy.
Members receive a quarterly newsletter The Heritage. Members are able to access the members center on the website which includes: View and update your member profile, Pay your Membership Dues online (due by January 1 of each year), Search Families Being Researched by other GHS Members (if shared), View past issues of The Heritage Newsletter, Order Publications (10% Member Discount), View Family Trees of other GHS Members (if shared), Search Our Gwinnett County Cemeteries Database.
You have access to all of this while having the knowledge of supporting and sustaining Gwinnett’s valuable history. Members gain a greater understanding of our past while connecting themselves to the future. Make the history part of your present.
We are a entirely a volunteer organization. If you would like to help preserve our county there are many ways you can help. Don't underestimate yourself. There are a lot of small jobs that could be done. Get involved in preserving our county and our past.
We need volunteers in the following areas:
Office Staff
Library
Genealogy
Telephone
Elisha Winn Fair
Membership
Preservation
Cemeteries
Newsletter
Winn House
Restoration
Computer
(Data entry)
Join the Gwinnett Historical Society and help us preserve the history of the county.
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