Heritage Walk: Downtown Historic Districts
Date and Time
Sunday Mar 16, 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
3/16/25 2:00pm-4:00pm
Location
Downtown Athens
Fees/Admission
$25 per ticket
Contact Information
Anna Scott
Historic Athens
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Description
Explore the history and architecture of Downtown Athens, home to two historic districts, on this tour led by Dr. Scott Nesbit, Associate Professor of Digital Humanities at the University of Georgia’s College of Environment and Design. Downtown Athens is not just the center of the city’s food and social scenes—it’s also full of historical landmarks and diverse architectural styles, including Greek Revival and Renaissance. The Clarke County Courthouse anchors the area, surrounded by apartments, storefronts, banks, and restaurants, reflecting the city’s mix of history and modern life. This tour highlights the unique character of Downtown Athens and the stories behind its buildings, offering a deeper understanding of this vibrant area.
Premier Partners
Elite Partners
Classic Partners
Kaiser Permanente
Spectrum
Truist
Carrier Transicold
Heyward Allen
ARCO
Supporting Partners
Friends of the Chamber
michele pearson tucker
Good Works
Grahl Construction
Pellicano Construction
Georgia Heart Institute
NEGA Physicians Group
joma
superior air management
Milestone Construction
W&A
coca cola
oconee construction services
Kevin Price
Athens Housing Authority
Athens Research and Technology
Athens Technical College
Porter Steel Inc.
Sam the Concrete Man
Trumps Catering
UGA School of Medicine
Yellowstone Landscape