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SUMMARY:American Soldiers during the Holocaust: Perception and Representation in Newspapers and Museums
DESCRIPTION:August University professors Stacey Thompson\, David Bulla\, Hubert Van Tull\, and James Garvey will discuss representations of the Holocaust in media and museums and the experiences of local veterans who liberated the concentration camps. \nThis program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/american-soldiers-during-the-holocaust-perception-and-representation-in-newspapers-and-museums/
LOCATION:Augusta University\, 1120 15th St.\, Augusta\, GA\, 30912\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131927
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T010615Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Place & Oochgeelogy: Moravian Missions Among the Cherokee
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Wanda Patterson\, “Spring Place & Oochgeelogy” tells the dramatic story of the Moravians\, the first missionary group to be permitted to establish schools and mission stations in the Cherokee Nation. The lecture will focus on the origins and development of Moravian missionary activity in the Cherokee Nation\, highlighting the patterns of cross-cultural exchange between Moravian missionaries and the Cherokee at the Spring Place and Oochgeelogy mission stations in present-day Chatsworth and Calhoun\, Georgia. \nWanda Patterson is a charter member of the Georgia Trail of Tears Association. On behalf of the chapter\, she edited a volume of poetry by Cherokee writer John Rollin Ridge\, and she serves on the Trail of Tears Speakers Staff. \nThis program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities. 
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/we-neighbors-would-meet-together-oothcaloga-moravian-mission-integration-and-cherokee-identity-2/
LOCATION:Funk Heritage Center\, 7300 Reinhardt College Cir\, Waleska\, Georgia\, 30183
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131927
CREATED:20250124T210716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T211651Z
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SUMMARY:We Are Here: The Augusta Jewish Museum Comes to Life Lecture
DESCRIPTION: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\npresentations. \nThis program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities. 
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/we-are-here-the-augusta-jewish-museum-comes-to-life-lecture/
LOCATION:Augusta Municipal Building\, Linda W. Beazley Room\, 535 Telfair Street\, Augusta\, GA\, 30901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Exhibition,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131927
CREATED:20250124T220016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T220103Z
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SUMMARY:Flannery O'Connor Centennial Series
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities. 
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/flannery-oconnor-centennial-series/
LOCATION:The Beach Institute African American Cultural Center\, 502 E. Harris Street\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131927
CREATED:20250220T040704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T040704Z
UID:11010-1742400000-1742403600@www.georgiahumanities.org
SUMMARY:Holocaust Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:Join August University for the final presentation of the Holocaust Lecture Series\, exploring women’s experiences during the Holocaust and its aftermath. Speakers include AU faculty members Dr. Nicole Meyer and Dr. Jodi Fissel. \nThis program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities. 
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/holocaust-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Augusta University\, 1120 15th St.\, Augusta\, GA\, 30912\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T153000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131927
CREATED:20250307T173059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T173059Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Place & Oochgeelogy: Moravian Missions Among the Cherokee
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Wanda Patterson\, “Spring Place & Oochgeelogy” tells the dramatic story of the first missionary group to be permitted to establish schools and mission stations in the Cherokee Nation–the Moravians. The lecture will focus on the origins and development of Moravian missionary activity in the Cherokee Nation\, highlighting the patterns of cross-cultural exchange between Moravian missionaries and the Cherokee at the Spring Place and Oochgeelogy mission stations in present-day Chatworth and Calhoun\, GA.
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/spring-place-oochgeelogy-moravian-missions-among-the-cherokee/
LOCATION:Funk Heritage Center\, 7300 Reinhardt College Cir\, Waleska\, Georgia\, 30183
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131927
CREATED:20250716T022547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T022547Z
UID:11500-1754503200-1754506800@www.georgiahumanities.org
SUMMARY:Unsung Heroes: African-American Soldiers in Sherman's Army
DESCRIPTION:For generations\, history books have overlooked a crucial truth: African-American soldiers served alongside Sherman’s Army during the Civil War. Join the Cobb County Public Libraries for a series of presentations by local historian Brad Quinlin that explore the names\, faces\, and experiences of these forgotten soldiers. A companion exhibit will also be on display. \nThis program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities. 
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/unsung-heroes-african-american-soldiers-in-shermans-army/
LOCATION:Switzer Library\, 266 Roswell St NE\, Marietta\, Georgia\, 30060
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131927
CREATED:20250716T023009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T023535Z
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SUMMARY:Unsung Heroes: African-American Soldiers in Sherman's Army
DESCRIPTION:For generations\, history books have overlooked a crucial truth: African-American soldiers served alongside Sherman’s Army during the Civil War. Join the Cobb County Public Libraries for a series of presentations by local historian Brad Quinlin that explore the names\, faces\, and experiences of these forgotten soldiers. A companion exhibit will also be on display. \nThis program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities. 
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/unsung-heroes-african-american-soldiers-in-shermans-army-2/
LOCATION:South Cobb Regional Library\, 805 Clay Rd\, Mableton\, GA\, 30126\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131927
CREATED:20250716T023446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T023446Z
UID:11506-1759860000-1759863600@www.georgiahumanities.org
SUMMARY:Unsung Heroes: African-American Soldiers in Sherman's Army
DESCRIPTION:For generations\, history books have overlooked a crucial truth: African-American soldiers served alongside Sherman’s Army during the Civil War. Join the Cobb County Public Libraries for a series of presentations by local historian Brad Quinlin that explore the names\, faces\, and experiences of these forgotten soldiers. A companion exhibit will also be on display. \nThis program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities. 
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/unsung-heroes-african-american-soldiers-in-shermans-army-3/
LOCATION:West Cobb Regional Library\, 1750 Dennis Kemp Ln NW\, Kennesaw\, Georgia\, 30152
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T183000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131927
CREATED:20250908T181930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T160943Z
UID:11663-1761240600-1761244200@www.georgiahumanities.org
SUMMARY:Edgar Allan Poe in His Times and Ours
DESCRIPTION:Could Edgar Allan Poe see into the future? His life and times included major literary landmarks\, of course\, and he pioneered brand new genres: gothic\, horror\, crime\, and science fiction. Not only have these innovations endured\, they have anticipated our own times and preoccupations\, creating real connections between Poe’s classic works and today’s novels\, films\, and television programs. Join the Learning Center at Senior Citizens Inc. and Michigan State Professor Stephen Rachman for a virtual lecture on America’s master of mystery. \nThe program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities. 
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/edgar-allan-poe-in-his-times-and-ours/
LOCATION:Virtual Program
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131927
CREATED:20250716T023759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T023759Z
UID:11510-1762178400-1762182000@www.georgiahumanities.org
SUMMARY:Unsung Heroes: African-American Soldiers in Sherman's Army
DESCRIPTION:For generations\, history books have overlooked a crucial truth: African-American soldiers served alongside Sherman’s Army during the Civil War. Join the Cobb County Public Libraries for a series of presentations by local historian Brad Quinlin that explore the names\, faces\, and experiences of these forgotten soldiers. A companion exhibit will also be on display. \nThis program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities. 
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/unsung-heroes-african-american-soldiers-in-shermans-army-4/
LOCATION:Mountain View Regional Library\, 3320 Sandy Plains Road\, Marietta\, Georgia\, 30066
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T180000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131927
CREATED:20260318T142554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T142840Z
UID:12370-1773943200-1773943200@www.georgiahumanities.org
SUMMARY:Dial A Memory: Your Story - Our History
DESCRIPTION:Join the Newnan Coweta History Center on Thursday\, March 19th at 6:00 pm for an exciting new oral history program\, “Dial A Memory: Your Story-Our History.”The official unveiling of this project will be held at the Newnan Campus of UWG and will include a sneak peek at the Oral History Phone Booth and a chance to listen to a few of the collected stories.Come and enjoy this free event\, which includes an opening reception\, lecture\, and door prizes! \nThis program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities. 
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/dialamemory/
LOCATION:Newnan-Coweta History Center\, 74 Jackson Street\, Newnan\, GA\, 30263\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Reading/Performance/Showing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131927
CREATED:20260318T135620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T135620Z
UID:12361-1773946800-1773946800@www.georgiahumanities.org
SUMMARY:Revival: Lost Southern Voices - Keynote
DESCRIPTION:Revival: Lost South­ern Voic­es\, a fes­ti­val for read­ers\, cel­e­brates his­tor­i­cal­ly exclud­ed\, erased\, or mar­gin­al­ized South­ern voic­es. Dur­ing this annu­al con­fer­ence\, invit­ed pre­sen­ters dis­cuss South­ern authors or artists whose works are out-of-print or oth­er­wise do not receive the atten­tion they deserve. We invite the pub­lic\, schol­ars\, stu­dents\, writ­ers\, and inquis­i­tive read­ers to join the con­ver­sa­tion as we con­tin­ue to dis­cov­er and revive these Lost South­ern Voices. \nKeynote Event: Shin­ing a Light in the Dun­geon: Hon­or­ing Unap­pre­ci­at­ed Voic­es in the Hip Hop South\nRegi­na Bradley in con­ver­sa­tion with Mon­i­ca Weath­er­ly\nFol­lowed by a light reception \nReg­is­ter for the Keynote here.
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/revivallsvkeynote/
LOCATION:Decatur Library\, 215 Sycamore Street\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Festival,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131927
CREATED:20260318T140633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T140633Z
UID:12364-1774011600-1774022400@www.georgiahumanities.org
SUMMARY:Revival: Lost Southern Voices - Panels
DESCRIPTION:Revival: Lost South­ern Voic­es\, a fes­ti­val for read­ers\, cel­e­brates his­tor­i­cal­ly exclud­ed\, erased\, or mar­gin­al­ized South­ern voic­es. Dur­ing this annu­al con­fer­ence\, invit­ed pre­sen­ters dis­cuss South­ern authors or artists whose works are out-of-print or oth­er­wise do not receive the atten­tion they deserve. We invite the pub­lic\, schol­ars\, stu­dents\, writ­ers\, and inquis­i­tive read­ers to join the con­ver­sa­tion as we con­tin­ue to dis­cov­er and revive these Lost South­ern Voices. \nPan­el 1: 1:00 p.m. ET\nA Revival in Sto­ries: The Craft of South­ern His­tor­i­cal Fic­tion \nCar­olyn Cur­ry\nTony Grooms\nMod­er­at­ed by Jes­si­ca Handler \nReg­is­ter for Pan­el 1 here. \nPan­el 2: 3:00 p.m. ET\nLost Chero­kee Voic­es \nVivian Mary Car­roll\nDon­na Cof­fey Lit­tle\nMod­er­at­ed by Jeff Bishop \nReg­is­ter for Pan­el 2 here.
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/revivallsvpanels/
LOCATION:Decatur Library\, 215 Sycamore Street\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Festival,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131927
CREATED:20260318T141005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T141005Z
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SUMMARY:Revival: Lost Southern Voices - Panels Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Revival: Lost South­ern Voic­es\, a fes­ti­val for read­ers\, cel­e­brates his­tor­i­cal­ly exclud­ed\, erased\, or mar­gin­al­ized South­ern voic­es. Dur­ing this annu­al con­fer­ence\, invit­ed pre­sen­ters dis­cuss South­ern authors or artists whose works are out-of-print or oth­er­wise do not receive the atten­tion they deserve. We invite the pub­lic\, schol­ars\, stu­dents\, writ­ers\, and inquis­i­tive read­ers to join the con­ver­sa­tion as we con­tin­ue to dis­cov­er and revive these Lost South­ern Voices. \nPan­el 3: 1:00 p.m. ET\nHis­tor­i­cal Recipes: Pre­serv­ing Geor­gia’s Food­ways and Sto­ries \nValerie Frey in con­ver­sa­tion with Gina Flowers \nReg­is­ter for Pan­el 3 here. \nPan­el 4: 3:00 p.m. ET\nBeyond Bars: Cel­e­brat­ing Incar­cer­at­ed Voic­es through Cre­ative Writ­ing Cours­es \nNel­lie Cox\nCameron Ervin\nBeth Gylys\nKather­ine Per­ry\nMod­er­at­ed by: Andy Rogers \nReg­is­ter for Pan­el 4 here.
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/revivallsvpanels-2/
LOCATION:Decatur Library\, 215 Sycamore Street\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Festival,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131927
CREATED:20260304T145329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T033905Z
UID:12254-1774706400-1774706400@www.georgiahumanities.org
SUMMARY:Reckoning with Remus: Reinterpreting The Wren's Nest
DESCRIPTION:Join The Wren’s Nest in Atlanta as they unveil a new tour reexamining the Brer Rabbit stories\, their West African origins\, and the people who first shared them. This launch event features a community conversation about the museum’s reinterpretation project\, followed by a guided tour highlighting the home’s evolving history and its role in Atlanta’s changing cultural landscape. \nThis program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities. 
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/remus/
LOCATION:The Wren’s Nest\, 1050 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW\, Atlanta\, 30310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131927
CREATED:20260325T141020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T141020Z
UID:12436-1780938000-1780938000@www.georgiahumanities.org
SUMMARY:Sir James Wright and Loyalism in British America
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis program is funded by an America250 grant from Georgia Humanities.
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/sirjameswright/
LOCATION:Dodge County Murrell Memorial Library\, 531 2nd Ave\, Eastman\, GA\, 31023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T183000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131927
CREATED:20260325T135515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T140157Z
UID:12429-1784050200-1784053800@www.georgiahumanities.org
SUMMARY:The American Revolution in the South: Myth-Vs-Reality
DESCRIPTION: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 Revolution truly unfolded in the South and how it continues to shape our understanding of history today. \nThis program is funded by an America250 grant from Georgia Humanities.
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/americanrevolutioninthesouth/
LOCATION:Clayton County Library Headquarters\, 865 Battle Creek Road\, Jonesboro\, GA\, 30236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Reading/Performance/Showing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131927
CREATED:20260304T155911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T181200Z
UID:12267-1789639200-1789646400@www.georgiahumanities.org
SUMMARY:Constitution Day Activities
DESCRIPTION: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 \nPlease note: Speeches will be in the Saliba Chapel and poster exhibits in the Fountain-New Library  \nThis program is part of Voices & Votes: Democracy in America\, presented by Georgia Humanities through the Museum on Main Street program\, a partnership with the Smithsonian Institution.
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/constitutionday/
LOCATION:Fountain-New Library\, Brewton-Parker Christian University\, 201 David-Eliza Fountain Circle\, Mount Vernon\, 30445\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Museum on Main Street,Reading/Performance/Showing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T183000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131927
CREATED:20260407T151311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T151311Z
UID:12471-1793295000-1793298600@www.georgiahumanities.org
SUMMARY:Nationalism and Democracy: Then-Vs-Now
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful and thought-provoking conversation as we welcome Dr. Kenja McCray\, author of Essential Soldiers: Women Activists and Black Power Leadership\, as part of our Unseen Revolution series\, aligned with the America250 and Georgia250 initiatives. \nThis engaging program will explore the evolving impact of nationalism and democracy from the Revolutionary era to\npresent day. Through the lens of Black women’s activism and leadership\, Dr. McCray will examine how the promises of\ndemocracy have been challenged\, expanded\, and redefined over time and where gaps still remain. Together\, we will reflect on the question: Has democracy evolved to include all voices\, or are we still striving toward that ideal? Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue that uncovers overlooked histories and connects past struggles to present-day conversations about identity\, power\, and belonging. \nFree and open to the public. All are welcome \nThis program is funded by an America250 grant from Georgia Humanities.
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/nationalismanddemocracy/
LOCATION:Clayton County Library Headquarters\, 865 Battle Creek Road\, Jonesboro\, GA\, 30236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T180000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131927
CREATED:20260304T154453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T154453Z
UID:12259-1793811600-1793815200@www.georgiahumanities.org
SUMMARY:History of the Suffragettes and the Fight for the 19th Amendment
DESCRIPTION: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 campaign for voting equality and left a lasting impact on the advancement of women’s civic participation. \nThis program is part of Voices & Votes: Democracy in America\, presented by Georgia Humanities through the Museum on Main Street program\, a partnership with the Smithsonian Institution.
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/suffragettes/
LOCATION:Mosaic\, Jekyll Island Museum\, 100 Stable Rd\, Jekyll Island\, Jekyll Island\, 31527\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Museum on Main Street
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