Muscogee Ancestral Lands in West Georgia: A Public Humanities Event

Ingram Library, University of West Georgia 1601 Maple Street, Carrollton, GA, United States

Join the West Georgia community for a meaningful exploration of the Muscogee (Creek) people’s enduring connection to this land. As we mark 200 years since the forced removal of the Muscogee people and the founding of Carroll and Coweta counties, scholars, cultural leaders, and Muscogee community voices come together to share powerful stories, maps, primary […]

Haints, Saints & Sinners: The Timelessness of Gullah Geechee Culture and History

Greenville Methodist Church 502 North Talbotton Street, Greenville, United States

Join us for what promises to be “a rich exploration of the enduring presence of Gullah Geechee communities in Georgia – their stories, spiritual traditions, cultural expressions and profound influence on the state’s identity. Presenter: Dr. Joyce White Assistant Professor of English and Scholar of Gullah Geechee Literature at Georgia Southern University Made possible through […]

Southern Lit Fest

The Berkley Social 21 Jackson Street, Newnan, United States

Newnan Carnegie Library Foundation (NCLF) brings Southern LitFest to downtown Newnan every other year, and looks forward to holding the fourth LitFest in conjunction with the 250th birthday of the United States of America. Set for June 5-6, 2026, this edition of Southern LitFest carries the theme: Read All About It - Journalists turned Authors, […]

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Southern Lit Fest Day 2

Newnan Carnegie Library 1 LaGrange St., Newnan, United States

Newnan Carnegie Library Foundation (NCLF) brings Southern LitFest to downtown Newnan every other year, and looks forward to holding the fourth LitFest in conjunction with the 250th birthday of the United States of America. Set for June 5-6, 2026, this edition of Southern LitFest carries the theme: Read All About It - Journalists turned Authors, […]

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Coffee With A Librarian

Clayton County Library Headquarters 865 Battle Creek Road, Jonesboro, GA, United States

Don't miss out on this captivating episode of our podcast. Join us as we delve deep into a discussion surrounding the ideals of the nation's Founding Fathers and the contrast of today. This program is funded by an America250 grant from Georgia Humanities.

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The American Revolution in the South: Myth-Vs-Reality

Clayton County Library Headquarters 865 Battle Creek Road, Jonesboro, GA, United States

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 […]

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Red, White, and ’Cue: Georgia History Through Barbecue

Acworth's Historic Rosenwald School 4410 Cherokee Street, Acworth, United States

Join the Save Acworth History Foundation for a presentation on "Red, White, and ’Cue: Georgia History Through Barbecue." This program will be presented by Dr. James "Trae" Welborn III, and is made possible thanks to the Georgia Circuit, a program of Georgia Humanities. This event will be held at 7:00 PM on August 11, 2026, […]

Constitution Day Activities

Fountain-New Library, Brewton-Parker Christian University 201 David-Eliza Fountain Circle, Mount Vernon, United States

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 […]

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Colonial Christmas

Statesboro-Bulloch County Library 124 South Main Street, Statesboro, GA, United States

Join us on an adventure through time to Christmas in Colonial America with reenactors, crafts, games, a visit from Father Christmas, and more! This program is funded by an America250 grant from Georgia Humanities.

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