David Owings, head of archives and special collections at Columbus State University, will discuss the importance of preserving family records and how to get started. A preservation starter kit will be provided. Sponsored by the Upson Historical Society, this program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.
This three-hour workshop is designed for beginners who want to learn the techniques to successfully conduct oral interviews within their own communities and families. The workshop will include next steps on how to use the information collected. This program is sponsored by Georgia Humanities.
In partnership with Georgia Council for the Arts, the Fox Theatre Institute will host an in-person workshop designed for organizations to learn more about their preservation grant program and application process.
In partnership with Georgia Council for the Arts, the Fox Theatre Institute will host an in-person workshop designed for organizations to learn more about their preservation grant program and application process.
Cindy Bowden of the Chipley Historical Center in Pine Mountain will lead a weaving workshop that explores Thomaston’s role as a textile community. Participants will learn the basics of spinning thread and work on a weaving project they can take home at the end of the workshop. This program is supported by a grant from […]
Join NHD Georgia for a teacher workshop July 18-19 at LaGrange College. This in-person workshop will break down the 2024 NHD theme, “Turning Points in History,” and cover topic research, available resources, and classroom engagement. The cost is $25 to participate, and all teachers are welcome.
REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED. Metro Atlanta teachers are invited to join National History Day Georgia for an engaging three-day summer workshop on teaching historical research. Sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities, this free workshop includes a $550 travel stipend and interactive activities, including a private tour of the National Center for Civil and Human […]
Join the Atlanta University Center Woodruff Library for a celebration honoring the legacy of civil rights activists Joseph and Evelyn Lowery. The event will feature reflections from Atlanta civil rights activists, an interactive exhibition, workshops on preserving historical documents, and a chance to explore the Library's archival holdings and digital lab. This program is supported […]
The Department of English and Modern Languages at Clark Atlanta University will hold its 51st annual Writer’s Workshop Conference on April 16 – 18, 2024, in Davage Auditorium. The conference’s theme is “Black Boy Joy: Black Men Telling Their Stories and Truths” and will bring together critically acclaimed authors for readings and much-needed conversation. This […]
The Coffee County Memory Project will host two educational workshops at the Satilla Regional Library. Presented by Dr. Christopher Lawton and Dr. Catherine Meek, the workshops focus on incorporating oral histories into the curriculum and starting conversations on racial healing. This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.
