Dr. Lisa Bratton – The Legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen

First United Methodist Church, Family Life Center 206 S. McDougald Ave, Pine Mountain, GA, United States

Dr. Lisa Bratton, associate professor at Tuskegee University and former historian with the National Park Service, will provide a comprehensive look at Georgians who served among the Tuskegee Airmen, tracing the Airmen's domestic and overseas experiences, the roles of women, the program's development and personal insights drawn from Dr. Bratton's interviews.

Preserving Family Collections – Presented by David Owings

Connley Building 126 E Johnston St., Forsyth, GA, United States

Join the Monroe County Historical Society on March 2, 2026 for our program Preserving Family Collections. Our guest speaker is David Owings, Head of Archives and Special Collections at Columbus State University. David will discuss steps you can take at home to help preserve your family treasures for future generations.  

Dial A Memory: Your Story – Our History

Newnan-Coweta History Center 74 Jackson Street, Newnan, GA, United States

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 […]

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Gordon Johnson – A River Runs Through Us: Stories From Georgia Watersheds

Joan P. Garner Library at Ponce De Leon 980 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE, Atlanta, United States

Join us for a special program from author Gordon Johnston, a Georgia Humanities Circuit speaker. A narrative performance blending ecology, history, and personal story to explore how Georgia’s waterways shape memory, community, and imagination across generations. This program is supported by the Friends of the Ponce Library.

Voice n’ Verse – The Revolution Edition

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

Join us for a night of poetry, music, laughter and creativity! Create your own Hamilton-inspired piece to celebrate America 250 in your own special way. This program is funded by an America 250 grant from Georgia Humanities.

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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 […]

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

McDonough Public Library 1001 Florence McGarity Blvd, McDonough, United States

Celebrate National Barbecue Month with a flavorful journey through the traditions that shaped Georgia's social and cultural landscape. Join Dr. James "Trae" Welborn III as he explores the fascinating civic history behind our stat's favorite food, featuring delicious samples provided by Fresh Air BBQ. This program was made possible by a grant from Georgia Humanities. […]

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, […]

Free

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