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Civil Rights: Portrait of a Local Champion, Lonnie C. King, Jr.

Calhoun Public Library 19379 Hartford Street, Edison, United States

The Calhoun County Library will host the Lonnie C. King, Jr., Traveling Exhibit. Join us at the exhibit for community conversations around this local civil rights champion. Our goal is to build historical understanding, encourage informed participation, and empower residents—especially youth and historically marginalized groups—to see voting as a meaningful tool for shaping their community’s […]

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Civil Rights: Portrait of a Local Champion, Lonnie C. King, Jr.

Calhoun Public Library 19379 Hartford Street, Edison, United States

The Calhoun County Library will host the Lonnie C. King, Jr., Traveling Exhibit. Join us at the exhibit for community conversations around this local civil rights champion. Our goal is to build historical understanding, encourage informed participation, and empower residents—especially youth and historically marginalized groups—to see voting as a meaningful tool for shaping their community’s […]

Free

Civil Rights: Portrait of a Local Champion, Lonnie C. King, Jr.

Calhoun Public Library 19379 Hartford Street, Edison, United States

The Calhoun County Library will host the Lonnie C. King, Jr., Traveling Exhibit. Join us at the exhibit for community conversations around this local civil rights champion. Our goal is to build historical understanding, encourage informed participation, and empower residents—especially youth and historically marginalized groups—to see voting as a meaningful tool for shaping their community’s […]

Free

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, […]

Georgia Council on Economic Education Teacher Workshop

Bartow History Museum 4 E. Church Street, Cartersville, United States

Educators are invited to a hands-on workshop that connects America 250 exhibit themes with classroom-ready learning. The workshop connects the vital role of public participation to U.S. economic history while providing engaging, standards-aligned strategies teachers can use immediately with their students. This program is part of Voices & Votes: Democracy in America, presented by Georgia […]

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Girl Scout ‘Inside Government’ Badge Workshop

Bartow History Museum 4 E. Church Street, Cartersville, United States

Girl Scouts are invited to explore how American government works in this educational workshop. Participants will learn about the basics of civic operations and laws that affect everyday life. Scouts will build civic knowledge and earn their badge. This program is part of Voices & Votes: Democracy in America, presented by Georgia Humanities through the […]

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Voices and Votes Exhibit Opening: Mount Vernon

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

The opening ceremony for the Voices and Votes exhibit at Brewton-Parker Christian University will focus primarily on local history as invited local historians tell their stories. Guests will enjoy the exhibit and a musical presentation from the college's choir, "Voices of Truth.” Refreshments will be served. This program is part of Voices & Votes: Democracy […]

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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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Nationalism and Democracy: Then-Vs-Now

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

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. This engaging program will explore the evolving impact of nationalism and democracy from the Revolutionary era to […]

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