College Park Historical Society

06/29/2026

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Behind a Baptist church, headstones of Black veterans and leaders are reappearing as volunteers fight to restore a neglected cemetery.

06/25/2026

This charming historic house in College Park was built in 1943 for renowned aviation pioneer Captain Thomas Prioleau “Pre” Ball, a 2005 inductee of the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame. A Chief Pilot at Delta Air Lines, Captain Ball established national speed records for commercial transports in the DC-6, DC-7 and DC-8; these records, plus his transcontinental speed record for commercial jets in the Convair 880, still stand today.

While living in this home, Captain Ball designed a bomb shelter in the basement which now serves as a rustic and functional laundry room. In 2013, the previous homeowner, also a Delta Air Lines pilot, restored the home to capture its original charm while updating it with modern conveniences. Attendees of our 2023 Spring Ramble had an opportunity to tour this amazing home!

06/03/2026

College Park is proud to be one of only two cities participating in the ARTrail Project, which aims to elevate community voices, celebrate local creativity, and educate visitors about the artists whose work shapes the visual identity of the city.

05/30/2026

🎉 You're Invited to the Juneteenth Parade & Celebration! 🎉

Join Councilwoman Tracie Arnold, Ward 3, and the City of College Park for an unforgettable Juneteenth celebration honoring freedom, heritage, and community. Enjoy a vibrant parade, exciting dance activities, music, and family-friendly fun as we come together to celebrate our history and culture.

Bring your family, bring your friends, and celebrate the spirit of Juneteenth with us! ✨🖤❤️💚

Freedom. Unity. Celebration. We look forward to seeing you there!

See the flyer for details!

05/18/2026

05/16/2026

Today is the day! Join us as we rededicate our building to serve the College Park, GA community.

05/13/2026

Please join our Board on May 16th as we invite the community to re-envision the College Park Historical Society. We are excited to open our newly renovated facility. Enjoy a preview of upcoming exhibits to be housed in our future College Park Museum.

Let us know if you have questions or would like to donate to the CPHS.

Your support is appreciated.