1810 to 1860: The World of the Davenports In the lecture, 1810 to 1860: The World of the Davenports, attendees will step into the shoes of the Davenport family and a time when the American Songbook was growing and the French Opera House was a coveted destination in the South. Attendees will experience a sampling […]
Revolutionary Perspectives Lecture Series The Revolutionary Perspectives Lecture Series, hosted by the Coastal Heritage Society, focuses on a wide variety of topics unique to the American Revolution era. The lecture series is held annually and includes a diverse set of speakers, including public historians, museum professionals, and scholars. The second lecture in the series will […]
Churches, Academies, and Consolidation: Development of Rural Schools in Upson County Churches, Academies, and Consolidation: Development of Rural Schools in Upson County, will be presented by Wesley Brown, a local barber and historian. The program is free and open to the public to attend. This program accompanies the Crossroads: Change in Rural America Smithsonian Museum […]
Revolutionary Perspectives Lecture Series The Revolutionary Perspectives Lecture Series, hosted by the Coastal Heritage Society, focuses on a wide variety of topics unique to the American Revolution era. The lecture series is held annually and includes a diverse set of speakers, including public historians, museum professionals, and scholars. The third lecture in the series will […]
Revolutionary Perspectives Lecture Series The Revolutionary Perspectives Lecture Series, hosted by the Coastal Heritage Society, focuses on a wide variety of topics unique to the American Revolution era. The lecture series is held annually and includes a diverse set of speakers, including public historians, museum professionals, and scholars. The final lecture in the series will […]
Buried History: Savannah's African American Legacy Buried History: Savannah's African American Legacy is a free digital walking or driving tour developed by the Savannah Archaeological Alliance. At this launch event, Savannah Archaeological Alliance Executive Director, Laura Seifert, will discuss the development of the app and recent developments in African American historical research in Savannah. Seifert […]
History, Memory, and Georgia's Native People History, Memory, and Georgia's Native People is the latest installment of the Capitol History Highlights educational programming series highlighting the many historical sites, artifacts, and portraits throughout the Georgia State Capitol, presented by the Georgia Capitol Museum. In Capitol History Highlights' newest program, attendees will learn how research changes […]
History, Memory, and Georgia's Native People History, Memory, and Georgia's Native People is the latest installment of the Capitol History Highlights educational programming series highlighting the many historical sites, artifacts, and portraits throughout the Georgia State Capitol, presented by the Georgia Capitol Museum. In Capitol History Highlights' newest program, attendees will learn how research changes […]
1900 to 1940: Early Jazz In the lecture, 1900 to 1940: Early Jazz, attendees will learn how jazz music was on the rise as the Davenport House fell on hard times and into a state of neglect. Attendees will experience a sampling of music from the era and will be encouraged to engage in discussion […]
Changes in Government and Community Changes in Government and Community is an accompanying program of the traveling Smithsonian exhibition, Crossroads: Change in Rural America, sponsored by the Cuthbert community. Held on the campus of Andrew College, the event will feature speakers Dr. Cully Clark, author and retired dean of the University of Georgia's Grady College […]
