Facilities
The society’s statewide headquarters and research library are located in historic Hodgson Hall in Savannah; Georgia’s oldest city. Built for the Society in 1876, and named for American diplomat; Savannahian; and 25-year Curator of the Society William B. Hodgson, Hodgson Hall features high vaulted ceilings and decorative ironwork. The building was designed by American Institute of Architects founder Detlef Lienau and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Abrahams Archival Annex, named for Savannah lawyer Edmund H. Abrahams, was added in 1970 to house the Society's collections.
In 2011, the Society purchased a neighboring historic property to house its expanding staff. The Jepson House Education Center, built in 1856 and named for Savannah philanthropists Robert S. and Alice Jepson, will house the executive and administrative offices of the Society.
The Society also has an office in Atlanta.
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