Sumter Historic Trust

05/11/2026

A picture perfect 1830s Greek Revival cottage in Americus to start the week! The home has been enlarged with several additions over the years. Photo from the archives. Private residence.

05/01/2026

Come pick a winner at the Kentucky Derby Spring Party! And even if your horse loses, you can still come out on top with plenty of great auction items to win. Join us for a fun evening and support local historic preservation. Starting at 5:00 at the Lee Council House.

04/29/2026

Americus’s own Allison Building has been recognized by the Georgia Trust for its preservation.

Each year, the Preservation Awards ceremony is held during the weekend of The Georgia Trust Spring Ramble. Awards are presented on the basis of the contributions of the person or project to the community and/or state and in compliance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatmen...

04/25/2026

Get your Derby attire ready for the Kentucky Derby Spring Party next Saturday, May 2nd! Join us for an exciting evening of festive fun, fabulous fashion, and Southern charm. Enjoy an incredible selection of auction items, plus spirited contests for Best Hat and Best Dressed.

04/21/2026

Need access to a pool this summer? 😎 The Lee Council House pool is accepting memberships for Summer 2026! This is a private, membership only pool with plenty of space to swim, tan, and hang out with access to Wi-Fi, grilling area, shaded pavilion area for gatherings, etc.! The upcoming 2026 pool season will run early May until Labor Day Weekend.

Receive our promo rate until the end of the month. Memberships purchased at the Annual Spring Party will receive the promo as a thank you for attending.

Additional information can be found via the link below.

The Lee Council House is offering memberships to a private, in-ground pool. A paid membership is required which provides anytime access, the use of a gas grill, lounge area, and Wi-Fi access — perfect for students and swimmers alike.

03/27/2026

03/11/2026

An incredible renovation project in Downtown Americus. We are excited to see additional efforts in preserving historic buildings throughout the Sumter County community.

02/19/2026

The Downtown Development Authority met on Feb. 10. The Authority discussed plans for the old Furlow School Building on Jackson Street, not to be confused with the current Furlow Charter […]

02/02/2026

Campbell Chapel AME, serving Americus' oldest Black congregation since 1920, is a Romanesque Revival church with Queen Anne elements, designed by Georgia’s first registered African American architect, Louis H. Persley. The church has been a hub for worship, education, and political meetings, and hosted graduation exercises for local African American students from 1957-1969. Listed on the Georgia Trust’s Places in Peril in 2009, the church faced severe structural issues, including twisting trusses, rotting windows, and a collapsed ceiling due to moisture damage and deteriorated mortar. In 2008, the 700-pound bell fell to the ground floor after its rotted ceiling supports gave way. In 2024, the church received a $750,000 African American Civil Rights grant from the National Park Service to support its preservation.

12/02/2025

With over $90000 raised in 2025 301 W. College St has come a long way thanks to our community. Help us get this project finished and save this historic treasure for future generations. Message us to make a donation or email [email protected]