Historical Archives
The Georgia Baptist Historical Archives, working under the auspices of the Georgia Baptist Historical Commission, represents almost 300 years of Georgia Baptist history.
Staff
Ricky Thrasher
Associational Missions & Convention Planning
770-936-5223
Patty Ficarra
Support
770-936-5254
Email Patty
ABOUT
The purpose of the Georgia Baptist Historical Archives is to celebrate our Baptist heritage by helping Georgia Baptist churches and associations to:
- PROMOTE an interest in and appreciation for the history of Georgia Baptists.
- PRESERVE the documents and artifacts that chronicle the unique heritage of Baptist work in Georgia.
- RECORD the distinct history of Georgia Baptists at the church, association, and state levels.
The Historical Archives is located in the Library of Brewton Parker College at:
201 David-Eliza Fountain Circle
Mount Vernon, GA 30445
912-583-2241
Georgia Baptists throughout the state support this work through their donations to the Cooperative Program.
ARCHIVE
Historical Treasures
The Georgia Baptist Historical Archives located at Brewton Parker College, contains thousands of records related to the history of the people, churches, associations, and agencies of the Georgia Baptist Convention. Among the materials in the collection are:
- Photographs
- Civil War Letters
- Minutes
- Issues of The Christian Index
- Church and Associational Histories
- Baptismal Records
- Financial Reports
- Constitutions
- Founding Documents
- Rare Books
The Georgia Baptist Historical Archives is the official denominational depository for historical records related to Georgia Baptist Convention.
Georgia Baptists and scholars interested in Georgia Baptist history have access to the materials in the Historical Archive for research purposes. An appointment is strongly encouraged to insure that the desired records are available. Call Brewton Parker College at 912-583-2241.
Whether sentimental or monumental, the collection of artifacts in the Georgia Baptist Historical Archives chronicle the continuous ministry of Georgia Baptists through the ages, not just in this state, but all over the world.
The Georgia Baptist Historical Archives houses a considerable collection of artifacts of historical significance to Georgia Baptists. Among the collection are items reflecting such ministries as our Georgia Baptist hospitals, partnerships with other states and countries, and the 75 Million Campaign. Gifts from Costa Rican Baptists.
Exhibits are located in the Library at Brewton Parker College at:
201 David-Eliza Fountain Circle
Mount Vernon, GA 30445
912-583-2241
SERVICES
The Georgia Baptist Historical Archives, under the leadership of the Georgia Baptist Historical Commission, makes available a variety of services to individuals, churches, associations, and agencies. Among the services provided are:
- Training for church and associational historians in preserving and recording their history.
- Historical tours and educational programs for church groups.
- Training for prospective writers of Georgia Baptist history.
- Identifying and marking sites of historical significance to Georgia Baptists.
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