Buckhead Heritage Society, Inc.

What Buckhead Heritage Society, Inc. does

Buckhead Heritage Society, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2006 and headquartered at 3180 Mathieson Drive, Suite 200, Atlanta, Georgia. Its mission is to identify, preserve, restore, and promote the historic resources of the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta, including stories, documents, buildings, cemeteries, and other heritage assets at risk from ongoing development. The organization operates a portfolio of community-facing programs rather than a unified product: a Historic Resources Survey documenting over 650 places across 24 themes, cemetery preservation projects (Harmony Grove, New Hope AME, Mount Olive, Piney Grove), an Oral History Project, the Living Sentinel Trees mapping initiative, a monthly Speaker Series, a Book Club, walking tours, and annual preservation awards (the Belle Turner Lynch and Bob Helget awards). It also publishes the Buckhead Storylines book.

The business model is a community-led, multi-stream nonprofit revenue structure. Membership dues are structured across six tiers — Individual ($75), Family/Couple ($125), and Patron levels Bronze ($250), Silver ($500), Gold ($1,000), and Platinum ($2,500+) — providing annual access to newsletters, event discounts, and exclusive patron experiences. Secondary revenue comes from event ticket sales and corporate sponsorships (Presenting, Gold, Silver tiers) anchored by Garden Parties, Holiday Gatherings, the Mansions Gardens & Ghosts Tour, and the Summer FUN-raiser. Tax-deductible donations and a distribution model comprising an online E-tapestry membership portal, mail-in forms, and in-person event-based engagement complete the operating model. Leadership comprises Executive Director Richard Waterhouse and Board President Charlotte Margolin, with governance supported by founding members and a board of directors.

Name

Buckhead Heritage Society, Inc.

Legal name

Buckhead Heritage Society, Inc.

Website

https://buckheadheritage.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Buckhead Heritage Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2006 that identifies, preserves, restores, and promotes the historic resources of Atlanta's Buckhead neighborhood through membership programs, educational events, cemetery restoration, oral history projects, and annual preservation awards.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Historic Preservation Services

NAICS

Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (7121), Historical Sites (71212)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Historic Preservation & Landmarks Conservation (BPAGAHAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cultural Heritage Institutions (Archives, Historic Houses, Monuments Foundations) (THAJADAI), Land Trusts & Protected Areas (BPAGAGAC), Monuments, Statues & Memorials (THAJACAB)

Keywords

• Historic preservation services
• Heritage education programs
• Community membership programs
• Historic cemetery restoration
• Walking tour events

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees at multiple tiers providing access to newsletters, events, and member discounts. Individual membership at $75, Family/Couple at $125, with patron levels from $250 to $2,500+ offering additional exclusive experiences.
2. Event Tickets and Sponsorships: Revenue from ticket sales for tours, galas, garden parties, holiday events, and educational speaker series. Corporate sponsorships at various levels (Presenting, Gold, Silver) provide significant fundraising support.
3. Donations: Tax-deductible donations from supporters supporting the organization's mission to identify, preserve, restore, and promote Buckhead's historic resources for future generations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Buckhead Heritage Society, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers historic preservation services for the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta. It sells annual memberships at multiple tiers, runs educational programs such as speaker series, book club, and walking tours, performs cemetery restoration and historic resource surveys, and hosts fundraising events including the Garden Party, Holiday Gathering, Mansions Gardens & Ghosts Tour, and Summer FUN-raiser to support its preservation mission.

Product overview

Buckhead Heritage Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit historic preservation organization founded in 2006. Rather than offering a unified software product, the organization provides a portfolio of membership programs and educational programs focused on identifying, preserving, restoring, and promoting Buckhead's historic resources. Membership tiers (Individual at $75, Family/Couple at $125, and Patron levels Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum ranging from $250-$2,500+) provide access to events and benefits. Core programs include Peachtree Heights East Walking Tours, a monthly Speaker Series featuring historians and authors, a Book Club discussing Atlanta history, Historic Preservation Awards, an Oral History Project, Living Sentinel Trees preservation project, Historic Resources Survey documenting 650+ places, and Cemetery Preservation Projects. The organization also hosts signature fundraising events including the annual Mansions Gardens & Ghosts Tour, Garden Party, Holiday Gathering, and Summer FUN-raiser.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Program Annual membership program with tiered pricing ($75 Individual, $125 Family/Couple, $250 Bronze Patron, $500 Silver Patron, $1,000 Gold Patron, $2,500+ Platinum Patron). Members receive newsletters, advance event notifications, discounted pricing for public and members-only events, and patron-level members receive invitations to exclusive small events, tours, and special opportunities.
• Peachtree Heights East Walking Tours Guided walking tours of the Peachtree Heights East neighborhood near Peachtree Road and Lindbergh Drive, featuring approximately 330 homes ranging from early 20th century to 21st century architectural styles, led by Executive Director Richard Waterhouse and presented with Atlanta Preservation Center.
• Speaker Series Monthly educational presentations at venues such as Cathedral of Saint Philip featuring authors, historians, and experts discussing Buckhead and Atlanta history, preservation, and related topics. Free for members.
• Book Club Monthly book discussions focused on books relevant to Atlanta and Buckhead history, free for members to attend.
• Historic Preservation Awards Annual awards program recognizing preservation achievements including the Belle Turner Lynch Preservationist of the Year award and the Bob Helget Volunteer of the Year award.
• Oral History Project Initiative to record and preserve oral histories of Buckhead elders and long-time residents, capturing community knowledge at risk of being lost.
• Living Sentinel Trees Project Project to identify and preserve historic trees dating back to the Creek Indian Nation era, using mapping technology to locate trees marked in 1821 land surveys.
• Historic Resources Survey Survey documenting over 650 historic places throughout Buckhead, mapped by neighborhood and street, grouped into 24 themes including Architecture, Social, and Military.
• Cemetery Preservation Projects Ongoing efforts to restore and preserve historic cemeteries including New Hope AME Cemetery, Harmony Grove Cemetery, Mount Olive Cemetery, and Piney Grove Cemetery, including unmarked grave identification, fence installation, and monument restoration.
• Mansions, Gardens & Ghosts Tour Annual fundraiser featuring history-themed bus tours through Buckhead with costumed historical figures, refreshments, and dinner at historic venues.
• Garden Party Annual social event held in historic Buckhead gardens, featuring drinks, appetizers, fellowship, and music to raise funds for preservation efforts.
• Holiday Gathering Annual holiday celebration featuring cocktails, buffet dinner, and music held at historic Buckhead homes to raise funds for the organization.
• Summer FUN-raiser Annual summer fundraiser featuring Buckhead history trivia games, memory lane displays, and summer supper.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 650 historic places documented across Buckhead neighborhoods
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Atlanta Preservation CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership for joint walking tours of Peachtree Heights East and participation in the annual Phoenix Flies citywide preservation program. Organizations collaborate on educational events and community engagement around historic preservation.
• Arrow ExterminatorsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting Sponsor for Buckhead Heritage events including Garden Parties and Holiday Gatherings, providing significant financial support for the organization's preservation mission.
• Peachtree Hills PlacemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold Corporate Sponsor and venue partner for speaker series events and programs. An Isakson Living Community supporting Buckhead Heritage initiatives.
• New Hope AME ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for preservation and restoration of historic African American cemetery. Collaborated on unmarked grave identification, fence installation, and monument restoration projects.
• Peachtree Road United Methodist ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in conjunction with New Hope AME Church for cemetery clean-up events as part of the church's Great Day of Service.
• Georgia Trust for Historic PreservationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide historic preservation organization that awarded Buckhead Heritage the 2009 Preservation Award for Excellence in Rehabilitation for Harmony Grove Cemetery work.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• National Trust for Historic Preservation: National U.S. nonprofit dedicated to saving historic places through advocacy, grants, and membership programs. Comparable as the umbrella preservation organization with the same mission, events, and membership-driven funding model.
• Preservation Alliance of Virginia: Statewide heritage preservation advocacy organization offering educational programming and preservation services. Comparable as a state-level preservation nonprofit with a similar advocacy-and-events operating model.
• Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation: Statewide nonprofit preservation organization that runs preservation awards, advocacy, and property stewardship across Georgia. Comparable as a higher-geography peer in the same preservation mission space, and an existing award-granting partner.

Regional players

• Savannah Historic Foundation: Nonprofit preservation organization focused on Savannah's historic buildings and neighborhoods, offering walking tours, advocacy, and educational programming. Comparable as a Southern city-specific heritage nonprofit operating in a different but analogous metro market.
• Cobb Landmarks & Historical Society: Metro Atlanta-area historical society focused on preserving historic structures and operating house museums. Comparable as a regional heritage nonprofit adjacent to Buckhead with overlapping preservation, events, and education activities.
• Preservation Society of Charleston: Historic preservation nonprofit serving Charleston, SC, with walking tours, advocacy, and membership-based community engagement around historic resources. Comparable as a neighborhood- and city-focused preservation nonprofit with parallel programming.
• DeKalb History Center: Atlanta-metro nonprofit that collects, preserves, and interprets DeKalb County history through exhibits, events, and educational programming. Comparable as a neighboring-county heritage nonprofit with a similar membership and events-driven operating model.
• Chastain Park Conservancy: Atlanta-based nonprofit focused on park stewardship, restoration, and community programming at Chastain Park in Buckhead. Comparable as a Buckhead-located preservation-adjacent nonprofit using memberships, events, and corporate sponsorships to fund stewardship.

Direct peers

• Historic Oakland Foundation: Atlanta nonprofit that preserves and interprets Historic Oakland Cemetery, offering tours, events, and educational programming. Comparable as a cemetery-focused heritage nonprofit serving the same regional audience with a membership and events model.
• Atlanta Preservation Center: Atlanta-based nonprofit focused on historic preservation through tours, education, and citywide events such as Phoenix Flies. Directly comparable as a peer organization with overlapping programming in walking tours and preservation advocacy in the same metro market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/preservbuckhead
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@BuckheadHeritage
• Facebookfacebook.com/people/Buckhead-Heritage/100069506543145
• Instagraminstagram.com/preservebuckhead
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/buckhead-heritage-society

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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