Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site in Dahlonega, Georgia, preserves the story of America’s first gold rush and the region’s mining history in the Old Lumpkin County Courthouse, built in 1836 at the center of town square. As the oldest surviving county courthouse in Georgia, the building gives the museum a direct connection to the era of local gold discoveries. Its exhibits include gold nuggets, gold coins, and gold panning equipment from the 1836 gold rush, along with an educational film. Annual events such as Gold Rush Days, the Old Fashion Christmas Celebration, and the museum’s open house keep it an active local landmark tied to Dahlonega’s identity.