Gwinnett Historical Society, Lawrenceville

About Gwinnett Historical Society

The Gwinnett Historical Society preserves and shares the history of Gwinnett County through its office and library, housed on the second floor of the Historic Courthouse in downtown Lawrenceville. Visitors explore family records, genealogy documents, and archives related to early settlers, churches, schools, and local institutions. The organization also maintains the 19.2-acre Elisha Winn Property in the Hog Mountain-Dacula area. The Society hosts general membership meetings featuring speakers on topics such as American Revolution communications and local history, along with an annual membership meeting that recognizes new members of First Families of Gwinnett and presents annual awards. These programs connect visitors interested in tracing family lineage and learning about the county's development from its 1818 founding through the Civil War era to its modern growth. The organization operates as a nonprofit sustained by membership dues and community donations, welcoming genealogy researchers and history enthusiasts of all backgrounds.