The Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site recently reopened its newly renovated building and exhibits to the public with a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 18.
Steeped in gold and rich history, the historically prominent Dahlonega Gold Museum previously served as the acting courthouse of Lumpkin County from 1836 to 1965. When beginning the renovation process, the collective goal of site staff was to capture the ambiance of a court session by creating displays that would take visitors back in time to the 1940s.
This goal was accomplished by building a scrim wall and using a photo taken from 1942 as wallpaper throughout the facility. The photo, utilized as a visual aid to transport guests back in time, was previously featured in Life Magazine and effectively highlights the eclectic city of Dahlonega and the Old Lumpkin County Courthouse.
Renovated Dahlonega Gold Museum reopened June 18