1. Dahlonega is the site of the first MAJOR gold Rush in the United States in 1829. The Dahlonega Public Square is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

2. A branch mint of the

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I first came to Dahlonega in 2017 when I began my college career at the University of North Georgia. I thought that Dahlonega was a beautiful town with plenty of history

In April of 1996, a black bear cub which had gotten separated from its mother had managed to find its way into downtown Dahlonega. Confused and afraid, the cub did what bears tend to do in situations

When the Georgia Gold Rush began in 1829, the area in which Dahlonega and Lumpkin County are located in today was all part of the Cherokee Nation. But men infected with “gold fever”, paid no attention

But as wonderful as the artifacts are, the hospitality of the historians and volunteers who work at the Gold Museum is what really shines. Each person is always willing to tell you a story or two

The story of the Chestatee River Diving Bell begins in May of 1875. A Georgia entrepreneur named Philologus Hawkins (P.H.) Loud, arrived in Dahlonega with some associates from New York, to inspect the

Welcome From Mayor Sam Norton

We'll be kicking the event off in high spirits as the LCHS Junior ROTC presents the colors and Mayor Norton leads the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance! Mayor Norton

Whether you play an instrument or just like to listen, come out from 2-5PM! Hosted on the lawn of the newly renovated Gold Museum in our downton public square, the event is centrally located so you

1.Start Your Day with Exercise

Start your morning off right and join us for the 7th Annual Firecracker 5K and fun run, beginning at 8AM in the downtown square! The route