Bon Appetit Meets Athens Flavor: Community Cookbooks
2023-08-03 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Athens-Clarke County Library, 2025 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, 30606, United States
Join the Athens Regional Library System for a panel discussion on the role cookbooks play in communities. Led by local writer and archivist Valerie J. Frey, the discussion will highlight the library’s Laura Billups McCray Community Cookbook collection.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Bon Appetit Meets Athens Flavor: Kelly Codling
2023-08-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Athens-Clarke County Library, 2025 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, 30606, United States
Presented by the Athens Regional Library System, Chef Kelly Codling will discuss his journey from Jamaica to Georgia, where he opened the renowned Athens restaurant Kelly’s Authentic Jamaican Food. Hear from Chef Kelly and get tips on making Jamaican recipes.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Bon Appetit Meets Athens Flavor: Weaver D
2023-08-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Athens-Clarke County Library, 2025 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, 30606, United States
The legendary Dexter Weaver, owner of Weaver D’s Delicious Fine Foods, will share his story as part of Athens Regional Library System’s “Bon Appetit Meets Athens Flavor” series. Long an Athens favorite, Weaver D’s gained international attention when R.E.M. used his phrase “Automatic for the People” as the title of their eighth album. He’ll share recipes and tips with the audience.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Bon Appetit Meets Athens Flavor: Rebecca Lang
2023-08-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Athens-Clarke County Library, 2025 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, 30606, United States
Join the Athens Regional Library System for a discussion with food writer, cooking instructor, television personality, and Athens resident Rebecca Lang. Rebecca is the author of eight cookbooks and her work has been featured in publications including The Wall Street Journal, Southern Living, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Washington Post, and more. She will share her tips for authentic Southern cooking.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Bon Appetit Meets Athens Flavor: Julia Child
2023-08-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Athens-Clarke County Library, 2025 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, 30606, United States
The Athens Regional Library System presents an evening with iconic French Chef Julia Child, as portrayed by actress and scholar Leslie Goddard, Ph.D.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Atlanta Premiere of "The Harvest" Documentary
2023-09-07 18:00 - 22:00 | Rialto Center for the Arts, 80 Forsyth St NW, Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
Georgia Humanities has partnered with Georgia Public Broadcasting to present the Atlanta premiere of “The Harvest,” a documentary by Pulitzer Prize-winning author and filmmaker Douglas Blackmon. The film reflects on his experiences as part of the first integrated class to attend all twelve grades together in Leland, Mississippi.
Join us at the Rialto Center for the Arts on September 7, 2023. Doors open at 6:00 pm and the screening begins at 6:30 pm. After the film, participate in a post-film discussion with filmmakers Blackmon and Academy Award-nominated producer Sam Pollard, moderated by Dr. Clarissa Myrick-Harris of Morehouse College.
The event is free, but tickets are required. Reserve yours now from Georgia Public Broadcasting.
Major funding for the production of “The Harvest” was provided in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. In partnership with Georgia Humanities, the Wilbur and Hilda Glenn Family Foundation and the Rich Foundation have also provided generous support for public engagement, conversation, and educational resources related to the film and Georgia’s stories of school desegregation.

Lowery Collection Opening and Community Day
2023-09-16 10:00 - 17:00 | Woodruff Library, Atlanta University Center, 111 James P Brawley Dr. SW, Atlanta, GA, 30314, United States
Join the Atlanta University Center Woodruff Library for a celebration honoring the legacy of civil rights activists Joseph and Evelyn Lowery. The event will feature reflections from Atlanta civil rights activists, an interactive exhibition, workshops on preserving historical documents, and a chance to explore the Library’s archival holdings and digital lab.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Telling Our Communities’ Stories
2023-10-12 08:00 - 10:30 | Loudermilk Conference Center, 40 Courtland St NE, Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
Sponsored by the Atlanta Press Club, United Way of Greater Atlanta, and Georgia Humanities, this panel discussion is designed for members of the media and will consider storytelling ethics, the challenges and opportunities of solutions journalism, and how Georgia nonprofits are evolving their own storytelling practices.

The Genius of Phillis Wheatley Peters: A Children's Literature and Family Literacy Panel
2023-10-17 18:30 - 19:00 | Virtual Program
Sponsored by the Athens-Clarke County Public Library and the English departments of the University of Georgia and Texas Christian University, this free webinar features distinguished teachers and scholars examining representations of Phillis Wheatley Peters in children’s literature and how educators use books about Wheatley Peters and other African American historical figures to encourage literacy in young readers. Participants will have the opportunity to receive free copies of books discussed during the event.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Hear, Here! Black History Tours
2024-02-20 19:00 | Cherokee County History Center, 221 E. Marietta Street, Canton, Georgia, 30114
Join History Cherokee for a free lecture and discussion about their Black History driving tours, and hear from the organizing committee about the process of bringing a new tour to life.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Krakin' Teet 'Cross Generations
2024-04-27 08:00 - 17:00 | GA
“Krak Teet” is a Geechee phrase meaning “to speak.” Krakin’ Teet ‘Cross Generations is a live interview of two local Gullah Geechee seniors by two teenagers. The roundtable talk will be recorded and repurposed as a YouTube and podcast episode.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Presidential Picks Book Club
2024-09-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Columbus Public Library, 3000 Macon Road, Columbus, Georgia, 31906
The Chattahoochee Valley Libraries Presidential Picks Book Club will read and discuss James Madison: A Biography by Ralph Ketcham, as part of their “Constitution and Me” program series.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

The Historic Harrington School 100th Anniversary
2024-09-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Historic Harrington School Cultural Center, 291 S. Harrington Rd., St. Simons Island, GA, 31522
The Saint Simons African American Heritage Coalition celebrates the 100th Anniversary of the Historic Harrington School with a new exhibit exploring the history of the Harrington Hall Plantation up to the current density, development, and land ownership changes from predominantly black ownership to white ownership.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Book Discussion: "The Year of Living Constitutionally"
2024-09-19 17:00 - 18:30 | North Columbus Public Library, 5689 Armour Road, Columbus, Georgia, 31909
A part of their “Constitution and Me” program series, join the Chattahoochee Valley Libraries for a discussion of A. J. Jacob’s hilarious and illuminating memoir The Year of Living Constitutionally: One Man’s Humble Quest to Follow the Constitution’s Original Meaning.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

We Are Here: The Augusta Jewish Museum Comes to Life Lecture
2025-01-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Augusta Municipal Building, Linda W. Beazley Room, 535 Telfair Street, Augusta, GA, 30901, United States
Members of the team that developed the displays for the Augusta Jewish Museum Education Center will present about the history of the museum and the importance of preserving these buildings for the entire community. Speakers include Dr. Jackie Cohen, Dr. Michael Cohen, and Dr. Judith Giri. They will give an overview of each of the five main areas with emphasis on the Holocaust exhibit. The conversation will be moderated by Angela Russo, Augusta Jewish Museum Manager. Refreshments will be provided and tours of the museum will follow the
presentations.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Civil Sights Panel Discussion
2025-02-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Atlanta History Center, 130 West Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, GA, 30305, United States
Join the Atlanta History Center for a panel discussion about Civil Sights: Sweet Auburn, a Journey through Atlanta’s National Treasure. Featured panelists include author Gene Kansas, Jacqueline Jones Royster, and Ed Bowen, moderated by Mike Jordan.
Civil Sights is a co-publication of Georgia Humanities and the University of Georgia Press.

Flannery O'Connor Centennial Series
2025-02-23 08:00 - 17:00 | The Beach Institute African American Cultural Center, 502 E. Harris Street, Savannah, GA, 31401, United States
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of acclaimed Georgia author Flannery O’Connor, the Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home Foundation and Museum will sponsor a series of talks and a panel discussion focused on race, religion, and disability in O’Connor’s work and in the modern South.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Heritage Works For Us StoryCorps Community Archive of Local History & World Cafe Town Hall
2025-02-28 08:00 - 2025-03-01 17:00 | Prospect Baptist Church Mission Hall, 1022 Johnson Road, Townsend, GA, 31331, United States
Heritage Works will facilitate a two-day event that utilizes the StoryCorps mobile app and will provide members of the Darien community the opportunity to share their memories with trained interviewers. Renderings will be archived and stored in the Library of Congress, with access granted to community members. A community World Cafe will follow, highlighting issues presented during the StoryCorps-A-Thon. This event will give the community the opportunity to address how they would like to approach these issues together through the medium of art and conversation.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

"So They Might Be Known" Exhibit Opening and Panel Discussion
2025-03-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Hay House, 934 Georgia Avenue, Macon, GA, 31201, United States
Since Hay House opened as a museum in 1964, there has been research done but no interpretation of the lives of African Americans who worked at the house from the time of enslavement through the Civil Rights movement. The exhibit titled, “So They Might Be Known,” will tell their stories and fill a much-needed gap in the House’s narrative and what is shared with visitors, preservationists, school groups, and more. The exhibit will provide a more inclusive and complete history of Hay House. An opening reception will be held and coincide with one of our biannual Hay Days, a free event open to the public twice a year. The opening will also feature a panel discussion on urban slavery in Macon with scholars Dr. Rachanice Candy Tate and Mrs. Muriel M. Jackson. Once installed, “So They Might Be Known” will be on display indefinitely.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Building Community Hubs: The Vital Role of Local Atlanta Businesses in Asian American Cultural Exchange
2025-05-03 13:30 - 15:30 | Emory University Goizueta Business School, 1300 Clifton Rd NE, Atlanta, Georgia, 30322
Join the Georgia Asian American Community Archives Initiative for a panel featuring three local Atlanta area community advocates who will share their experiences and reflections on the role of Asian American businesses in fostering a sense of community and belonging.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Pathways to Preservation: Georgia Black History Trails
2025-06-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Greater Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 3000 12th Avenue, Columbus, Georgia, 31904
Join our partners at the Chipley Historical Center for a statewide gathering of grassroots organizations, preservationists, historians, educators, archivists, and citizens coming together to launch the Georgia Black History Trail Initiative.
This community session marks the inaugural effort to connect and preserve Black heritage sites, stories, and legacies across the state.

Amplify: Author Talk with Jon Goode
2025-10-09 18:30 - 20:30 | CMII, 25 Park Place Northeast, Atlanta, Georgia, 30303
Join the Atlanta Department of City Planning for an evening of conversation with Emmy-nominated spoken-word poet and author Jon Goode. Goode, known for his thoughtful and intentional lyricism, will delve into the inspirations behind his works and his journey as a writer and performer. He will be interviewed by Brennen Collins, Associate Director and Academic Professional at Georgia State University.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

The Rocket Men Pre-Show Talk: The History of Dora-Mittelbau Concentration Camp
2025-10-12 15:30 - 16:30 | Synchronicity Theatre, 1545 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Georgia, 30309
Join Synchronicity Theatre for three pre-show talks that explore where science meets the stage, and the complex moral history of the U.S. space program. Each discussion connects with Synchronicity’s production of Crystal Skillman’s The Rocket Men.
The first discussion panel, led by University of Alabama–Huntsville history professor Molly Wilkinson, will examine the history of the Dora-Mittelbau concentration camp and the lessons it holds for today. The discussion will take place from 3:30 – 4:30 pm, followed by a performance at 5:00 pm.
This program series is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

The Rocket Men Pre-Show Talk: Jewish Experience and History in the South
2025-10-19 15:30 - 16:30 | Synchronicity Theatre, 1545 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Georgia, 30309
Join Synchronicity Theatre for three pre-show talks that explore where science meets the stage, and the complex moral history of the U.S. space program. Each discussion connects with Synchronicity’s production of Crystal Skillman’s The Rocket Men.
The second panel will explore the Jewish experience and history in the South, with a focus on how personal relationships intersect with political and humanitarian accountability. The conversation will feature Sandy Berman, founding archivist of the William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum and author of several books, including Whitewashed. The discussion will take place from 3:30 – 4:30 pm, followed by a performance at 5:00 pm.
This program series is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Poe Revisited - New Examinations of Poe's Prose and Poetry
2025-10-22 09:15 - 10:15, 2025-10-29 09:15 - 10:15 | The Learning Center of Senior Citizens, Inc., 3025 Bull Street, Savannah, GA, 31405, United States
Join poet Laura Davenport and The Learning Center’s founding director Roger Smith for five guided reading sessions that delve into the life and works of Edgar Allan Poe—magazine editor and critic, accomplished poet and storyteller, trailblazer in science fiction, and the inventor of detective fiction. Though his life was brief, Poe’s influence on American literature has endured for generations. These sessions will bring new life to his prose and poetry, offering participants fresh insights into the mind of a literary genius. (The cost is $40 for all five sessions).
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

The Rocket Men Pre-Show Talk: Ethics, Complicity, and History
2025-10-26 16:00 - 16:30 | Synchronicity Theatre, 1545 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Georgia, 30309
Join Synchronicity Theatre for three pre-show talks that explore where science meets the stage, and the complex moral history of the U.S. space program. Each discussion connects with Synchronicity’s production of Crystal Skillman’s The Rocket Men.
The third and final program, Ethics, Complicity, and History, will feature Paul Root Wolpe, Raymond F. Schinazi Distinguished Research Chair of Jewish Bioethics at Emory University and head of the planned Center for Conflict Transformation, Mediation, Civic Dialogue, and Peacebuilding. The evening will begin with a talk from 4:00 – 4:30 pm, followed by a performance at 5:00 pm, and a post-show reflection and discusssion.
This program series is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Amaru’s Artistic Odyssey: Hangout Program
2025-10-29 20:00 - 21:30 | Virtual Program
The Maya Heritage Center presents a virtual hangout with Dr. Lilia Fernandez. She will discuss artistic expression by exploring traditional Maya crafts, arts, and creative activities.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Poe Revisited - New Examinations of Poe's Prose and Poetry
2025-11-05 09:15 - 10:15, 2025-11-12 09:15 - 10:15 | The Learning Center of Senior Citizens, Inc., 3025 Bull Street, Savannah, GA, 31405, United States
Join poet Laura Davenport and The Learning Center’s founding director Roger Smith for five guided reading sessions that delve into the life and works of Edgar Allan Poe—magazine editor and critic, accomplished poet and storyteller, trailblazer in science fiction, and the inventor of detective fiction. Though his life was brief, Poe’s influence on American literature has endured for generations. These sessions will bring new life to his prose and poetry, offering participants fresh insights into the mind of a literary genius.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.
