Georgia Humanities

Civil Rights: Portrait of a Local Champion, Lonnie C. King, Jr.
2026-06-11 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-12 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-15 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-16 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-17 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-19 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-22 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-23 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) and 11 more dates | Calhoun Public Library, 19379 Hartford Street, Edison, 39846-0365, 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 future.
This program is part of Voices & Votes: Democracy in America, presented by Georgia Humanities through the Museum on Main Street program, a partnership with the Smithsonian Institution.

Georgia Council on Economic Education Teacher Workshop
2026-08-13 09:00 - 15:00 | Bartow History Museum, 4 E. Church Street, Cartersville, 30120, 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 Humanities through the Museum on Main Street program, a partnership with the Smithsonian Institution.

Girl Scout 'Inside Government' Badge Workshop
2026-08-15 10:30 - 12:30 | Bartow History Museum, 4 E. Church Street, Cartersville, 30120, 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 Museum on Main Street program, a partnership with the Smithsonian Institution.

Voices and Votes Exhibit Opening: Mount Vernon
2026-09-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Fountain-New Library, Brewton-Parker Christian University, 201 David-Eliza Fountain Circle, Mount Vernon, 30445, 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 in America, presented by Georgia Humanities through the Museum on Main Street program, a partnership with the Smithsonian Institution.

Constitution Day Activities
2026-09-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Fountain-New Library, Brewton-Parker Christian University, 201 David-Eliza Fountain Circle, Mount Vernon, 30445, 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 exhibits in the Fountain-New Library
This program is part of Voices & Votes: Democracy in America, presented by Georgia Humanities through the Museum on Main Street program, a partnership with the Smithsonian Institution.

Democracy on the Coast: Voices That Shaped Our Nation
2026-11-01 17:00 - 18:00 | Southeast Georgia Conference Center, College of Coastal Georgia, One College Drive, Brunswick, 31520, United States
The opening celebration for the exhibit, “Democracy on the Coast,” invites the community to explore how Coastal Georgia’s rich, diverse histories continue to shape the American democratic experience. Through storytelling, music, and shared reflection, the event foregrounds the exhibition’s core message: democracy is a living chorus—made stronger by the voices that rise from the coast’s Indigenous nations, African American communities, women’s advocates, immigrant families, and generations of workers whose civic participation strengthened the nation.
This program is part of Voices & Votes: Democracy in America, presented by Georgia Humanities through the Museum on Main Street program, a partnership with the Smithsonian Institution.

History of the Suffragettes and the Fight for the 19th Amendment
2026-11-04 17:00 - 18:00 | Mosaic, Jekyll Island Museum, 100 Stable Rd, Jekyll Island, Jekyll Island, 31527, United States
This lecture explores the pivotal role several members of the Jekyll Island Club played in the fight for women’s suffrage. By highlighting the reform-minded figures connected to the island’s history, the program weaves together local heritage and national movements for women’s rights. Participants will gain insight into how the Club’s influential members shaped the broader campaign for voting equality and left a lasting impact on the advancement of women’s civic participation.
This program is part of Voices & Votes: Democracy in America, presented by Georgia Humanities through the Museum on Main Street program, a partnership with the Smithsonian Institution.
