Our mission is to identify, interpret, preserve, and communicate the history and the cultural and artistic heritage of Milledgeville, Baldwin County, and the Oconee River basin through our educational programs. We seek to network with other museums and educational institutions with similar goals designed to serve the public good.
We are an independent 501(C)(3) whose progress depends on memberships, fundraisers, donations, and grants.
Georgia’s Antebellum Capitol Museum Society (GACMS) was established with the goal of building a museum of regional history on the ground floor of the Old Capitol Building in Milledgeville, GA.
2003
Brown-Stetson-Sanford
The Old Capital Historical Society merged with GACMS, and the we took ownership of the 1825 Brown-Stetson-Sanford House in the Historic District of Milledgeville.
2004
Museum Opens
Georgia’s Old Capital Museum opened to the public!
2005-2016
Big Impact
The Museum served over 90,000 visitors with an economic impact on this area of $4,193,482. Our exhibits recount regional history from 10,000 BC through the early twentieth century.
2017
Big Move
The Museum moved its offices and meeting rooms to the newly renovated Just Imagine Cottage in Renaissance Park and launched the Destination: Depot project to renovate the adjacent historic train depot for a regional Heritage Center.
2018
Depot Demo
The deconstruction of the interior of The Depot was completed and area residents got a first look at the “reveal” during our Party with a Purpose.
2019-2022
Exterior Renovations
Though slowed by the COVID-19 pandemic, work on The Depot moved along.
2023
Almost There...
The completion of the renovation of the former loading dock for an open-air community stage for events. Also finished the interior renovation of the west wing and added a bathroom and fire suppression system to The Depot
2024
Central State Hospital Museum
The Central State Hospital Museum opened in the west wing of The Depot. The Seeking Asylum Photo Gallery is displayed alongside the exhibits in the museum which is open during office hours by reservation and every Saturday 10AM-2PM.
2025
Cottage Exhibits
Grand Opening of the Cottage Exhibits was hosted during our Heritage Day Celebration following the inaugural Heritage Hustle 5K. The Native American and Frontier Georgia exhibits are open during office hours by reservation.
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'If you want to be remembered, do something memorable.'
The Heritage Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and is supported entirely by donations, partnerships, fundraisers, and grants. Your donation enables us to “Tell the Stories” and keep Milledgeville history alive for generations to come.
