Bandy Heritage Center for Northwest Georgia

Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of history and cultural heritage that defines Georgia’s Historic High Country by engaging with the invaluable historical resources offered by one of the state’s foremost archives and research institutions. The Bandy Heritage Center for Northwest Georgia stands as a vital repository and interpretive hub, dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing the diverse material culture, oral histories, photographs, documents, and artifacts that reflect the vibrant and complex past of Northwest Georgia’s many communities.

Housed at Dalton State College, the Bandy Heritage Center operates as an active and engaged community outreach initiative. Its team of dedicated professionals and historians approaches the study of local and regional history with deep passion and scholarly rigor, aiming to foster a lasting appreciation for the people, events, and narratives that have shaped this part of the state. By exploring the intersections of memory, place, and identity, the Center strives to ignite a deeper curiosity about the past, inspire thoughtful dialogue in the present, and contribute meaningfully to a shared vision of the future.

In addition to over 100,000 objects contained within its collections, the Bandy Heritage Center also possesses numerous digital resources including driving tours and online exhibitions. It also displays several traveling and permanent exhibits that tell the stories of Northwest Georgia history including “Threads of Home,” an exhibit on the history and legacy of the chenille bedspread industry in the region, housed at the 1911 Freight Depot in downtown Dalton.