About Us
Our Mission
The mission of Coastal Heritage Society is to provide educational experiences for the public through the preservation and presentation of the historic resources of coastal Georgia and adjacent regions.
About Coastal Heritage Society
Coastal Heritage Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation founded in 1975 that operates six museums reflecting our nation’s history and culture while offering many special events for all ages throughout the year. Our museums include Savannah History Museum, Savannah Children’s Museum, Georgia State Railroad Museum, Old Fort Jackson, Pin Point Heritage Museum, and Harper Fowlkes House.
Nora Fleming Lee, Chief Executive Officer
Nora Fleming Lee is a native of Savannah, Georgia. She received a Bachelor’s degree in History and minor in Pre-Law from Belmont Abbey College and a Master’s degree in Public History from Armstrong Atlantic State University (now Georgia Southern University).
Nora joined Coastal Heritage Society in 2006 with a focus on museum operations and collaborating with their Historic Preservation Team on several capital projects to restore the historic Central of Georgia railroad site. Her role expanded in 2015 when she was appointed Chief Operations Officer and shewas a key player in managing the expansion of Coastal Heritage Society’s scope with the additions of Savannah Children’s Museum, Pin Point Heritage Museum, and Harper Fowlkes House. After a national search, Nora stepped into the role of Chief Executive Officer of Coastal Heritage Society in January 2023. She is only the third CEO in the organization’s 50-year history.
She currently serves on the Visit Savannah Board of Advisors and Executive Committee, and is a member of the Rotary Club of Savannah and the Propeller Club of Savannah.
