Take a Reconstruction-era tour of the African American Burial Grounds in Historic Oakland Cemetery, including stories of Black Atlantans who reconstructed their lives after emancipation and went on to shape Atlanta’s rich legacy of African American culture and achievement. This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.
As part of Fayette County's Juneteenth celebrations, a presentation titled "The Reuben Gay Place: A Georgia Black Farmer's Legacy of Family, Faith, and Fortitude, 1882-1961" will trace the remarkable story of Reuben Gay, a formerly enslaved man who established a significant legacy through his land. The presentation will chart the evolution of the Reuben Gay […]
The Kennesaw State University Museum of History and Holocaust Education—in collaboration with Georgia museums and historic sites such as the Oakland Cemetery and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights—is hosting a Civil Rights Educator Workshop. The four-day workshop will bring together over 40 teachers to deepen their understanding of and teaching methods for […]
The Maya Heritage Center will host a workshop series featuring authors and researchers to foster a greater understanding and appreciation of Mississippian and Maya culture. This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.
The Georgia Council on Economic Education will host a professional development workshop for middle and high school history teachers at the Special Collections Library on the campus of the University of Georgia. Teachers will visit the UGA Special Collections Libraries to explore primary source documents that will help their students gain a deeper understanding of […]
Asian American Voices for Education will host a consortium for GA K-12 educators and Asian American leaders. Three K-12 experts will guide participants on Asian American identities, how Asian American studies began, and how it is currently and can be implemented today. This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.
During the 1990s, the Chattahoochee River was named the most endangered urban river in North America by American Rivers, a key conservation group. "Saving the Chattahoochee," a new documentary by filmmaker Hal Jacobs, tells the story of the dedicated Atlanta women who fought to revive and protect the Chattahoochee River and its watershed. This screening […]
During the 1990s, the Chattahoochee River was named the most endangered urban river in North America by American Rivers, a key conservation group. "Saving the Chattahoochee," a new documentary by filmmaker Hal Jacobs, tells the story of the dedicated Atlanta women who fought to revive and protect the Chattahoochee River and its watershed. More details […]
Join the Historic Macon Foundation for a presentation given by Tony Barnhart, author of "The 19 of Greene: Football, Friendship, and Change in the Fall of 1970." Pre-registration is encouraged! This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.
The Maya Heritage Center will host a workshop series featuring authors and researchers to foster a greater understanding and appreciation of Mississippian and Maya culture. This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.
