Historic

Preservation
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Georgia’s Old Governor’s Mansion
What is Historic
Preservation?
• Historic preservation is “working to preserve,
conserve, and protect buildings, objects,
landscapes, and artifacts of historical
significance.”

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The Mission of the
Mansion:
• “to care for, collect, interpret and exhibit items
(including artifacts, structures, and gardens)
that illustrate the history of the site and its
inhabitants during the years the Mansion was
the official residence of Georgia’s governors
(1839-1868)”

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My Story: Family Tree
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Family: Traits and Meaning

Family Traits What does family mean to you?

• I have my Dad’s hair • Comfort
• I have my Mom’s smile • Support
• My brother and I share a • Love
sense of humor
• Home
• My love of reading comes
from my Mom
What do you think of when you
• My love of Christmas comes
think of your family?
from my Dad
• Christmas decorating
• Front porch swings and
lunches
• Sports Movies

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 Connecting with Preservation:
Let’s map our neighborhood!

Map of Milledgeville, GA 1861

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Let’s Take A Tour!
 Take Action: History Hunt Recap

Share your photos and

knowledge about
preservation with friends!
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