Dahlonega
Gold Museum State Historic Site - Dahlonega, GA
 
 
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Overview
Twenty years before the 1849 gold rush to
California, thousands of gold seekers flocked into the Cherokee Nation in North Georgia,
beginning the nation's first major gold rush. The towns of Auraria and Dahlonega grew and
prospered with this mining activity. Between 1838 and 1861, the U.S. Branch Mint in
Dahlonega coined more than $6 million in gold.
The Dahlonega Gold Museum, formerly the Lumpkin County Courthouse, offers visitors a look
at the mining history of Georgia. Gold coins minted in Dahlonega and nuggets - one
weighing more than 5 ounces - are on display. A 23- minute film describes the mining
techniques and lifestyles of the prospectors through interviews with members of the
long-time mining families in the Dahlonega area. In the town of Dahlonega, visitors can
shop for gold nuggets and pan for gold.
Activities & Amenities
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Annual Events
World Gold Panning Competition (April)
Bear on the Square Festival (April)
Wildflower Festival (May)
July 4th Celebration (July)
Dahlonega Gold Rush Days (October)
Old-Fashioned Christmas (December)
Nearby Attractions
Amicalola Falls State Park and
Lodge
Vogel State Park
Unicoi state Park and Lodge
Gold Panning
The Smith House (family-style food)
Babyland General Hospital
Alpine Village of Helen
Park Times and Information
Mon. - Sat. 9 am-5 pm; Sun. 10 am-5 pm.
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site
#1 Public Square
Dahlonega, GA 30533
(706) 864-2257
Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites
205 Butler Street, Suite 1352 East
Atlanta, GA 30334
(404) 656-2770
Park Pass Information
A $2 daily or $25 annual parking fee is
required. The ParkPass is valid at all state parks visited that day, and Wednesdays
are free days. Annual ParkPasses are sold at park offices (senior discounts
available) or by calling (404) 657-9851. Group rates available with advance notice.
Some information has been provided by GA State Parks Dept.
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