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 […]
1950 to 1970: Broadway and the American Songbook In the lecture, 1950 to 1970: Broadway and the American Songbook, attendees will experience a sampling of music from the era and will be encouraged to engage in discussion with the presenting artists and the presenting scholar, Justin Havard. Havard is an accomplished director, pianist, and singer […]
The Influence of the Agriculture and Timber Industries in Randolph County and Southwest Georgia The Influence of the Agriculture and Timber Industries in Randolph County and Southwest Georgia is an accompanying program of the traveling Smithsonian exhibition, Crossroads: Change in Rural America, sponsored by the Randolph County community. Held at the Railroad Depot in Shellman, the […]
Planet Deep South: ATL 2020 Planet Deep South: ATL 2020 is an interdisciplinary conference open to all scholars, artists, and students that explores the intellectual and creative expression of African people. Through a series of presentations and panel discussions, the conference is designed to inspire the inquiry of Africana cultural production through a digital, historical […]
Trailblazing African American Women of Coastal Georgia Melissa Cooper, author of Making Gullah: A History of Sapelo Islanders, Race, and the American Imagination will deliver the keynote lecture for "Trailblazing African American Women of Coastal Georgia." Cooper will address the context from which Geechee women emerged, and three "trailblazers" will be highlighted by additional speakers: […]
