Who Are We

The Dunwoody Preservation Trust was founded in 1995 with organization funding provided by Dunwoody Homeowners Association. It is a 501(c)(3) organization chartered with preserving the history and heritage of Dunwoody through various means. These include acquisition and/or underwriting the maintenance of historically significant properties, documenting historical and current happenings, providing education on Dunwoody’s past and contributing to the general beautification and functionality of Dunwoody.

In fulfilling these roles, Dunwoody Preservation Trust has been responsible for saving the Cheek-Spruill Farmhouse in the center of Dunwoody and converting it into the town hall and The Farmhouse Tea Shoppe. This, incidentally, is the only structure in North DeKalb County that is on the National Register of Historical Places. Dunwoody Preservation Trust led the Replant The Dunwoody Forest program after the 1998 tornado that resulted in raising more than $250,000 and planting over 25,000 trees to begin the recovery of the natural resources that were lost. Dunwoody Preservation Trust researched and compiled The Story of Dunwoody 1821-2001, a 300+ page chronicling of our heritage. Additionally, Dunwoody Preservation Trust led the effort and assisted in the funding of the tree planting and landscaping of Ashford Center Parkway.

This year Dunwoody Preservation Trust has assumed the responsibility for the maintenance of New Hope Cemetery where a number of early settlers and Confederate soldiers are buried. Dunwoody Preservation Trust was also actively involved with DeKalb County to ensure that a master land use plan being developed for Brook Run preserved the integrity of the natural beauty of this 102 acre area. This included incorporating venues and activity opportunities needed in the North DeKalb area such as the inclusion of a plan for a world class playground. Also Dunwoody Preservation Trust has just completed a PowerPoint presentation on the history of Dunwoody for use at schools, civic clubs, churches, etc. A brand new DVD, "Dunwoody: The History and Heritage 1821-2003" now available for purchase here on this site, and at select local retailers. Both of these will provide new opportunities to expand the visibility of our heritage.

Dunwoody Preservation Trust has a rich history of accomplishment and continuing plans for future activities to ensure that Dunwoody’s unique history is maintained and visible. It is privately funded primarily through the contributions of over 900 members and the proceeds of Lemonade Days.