historicvaldosta Uncategorized, Valdosta Architecture

Stained Glass Windows Tour

Join us for a special preservation fundraiser featuring more than 12 historic stained glass sites throughout Valdosta. The tour begins at Valdosta’s oldest church, located at 315 E. Central Avenue, before continuing to churches and landmarks across the community.

Visitors will receive a tour guidebook and stained glass coloring book as they explore the artistry, architectural styles, symbolism, and stories found in Valdosta’s beautiful historic stained glass windows. Proceeds from the tour will support local preservation efforts and help protect these treasured works of art for future generations.

Tour tickets are $15 each and support historic window restoration in the area.

historicvaldosta Blake Ellis, Valdosta Architecture

Photos from Blake Ellis Presentation by Alfred Willis

Thank you to VSU Archives & Special Collections at Odum Library for hosting this wonderful presentation, and to Alfred Willis for sharing his outstanding research on Valdosta architect Blake Ellis.

It was especially meaningful to have several homeowners and members of the Ellis family in attendance. Together, we learned more about the remarkable legacy of one of Valdosta’s most influential architects and the lasting impact his work has had on our community.

We’re looking forward to more programs like this that celebrate and preserve Valdosta’s extraordinary architectural heritage.

We’ll share the link to the presentation as it is made available.