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.
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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.
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
