Guest Speaker Dr. Greg Brooking will provide a fresh examination of Georgia's last royal governor, revealing how loyalism, diplomacy, and political tension shaped the colony in the turbulent years preceding the Revolution. This program is funded by an America250 grant from Georgia Humanities.
The American Revolution is often told through familiar stories but the reality in the South was far more complex. Join us as we welcome Dr. Adam Tate of Clayton State University for an engaging talk that explores the myths, overlooked events, and diverse perspectives that shaped the Revolutionary War in our region. Discover how the […]
The university will celebrate Constitution Day on campus with a keynote speaker (TBD). Local high school and middle school students will be invited to present posters and speeches with an emphasis on the university’s "Voices and Votes" exhibit.201 David-Eliza Fountain Circle, Mount Vernon, GA 30445 Please note: Speeches will be in the Saliba Chapel and poster […]
This lecture explores the pivotal role several members of the Jekyll Island Club played in the fight for women’s suffrage. By highlighting the reform-minded figures connected to the island’s history, the program weaves together local heritage and national movements for women’s rights. Participants will gain insight into how the Club’s influential members shaped the broader […]
