Edgar Allan Poe in His Times and Ours
2025-10-23 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual Program
Could Edgar Allan Poe see into the future? His life and times included major literary landmarks, of course, and he pioneered brand new genres: gothic, horror, crime, and science fiction. Not only have these innovations endured, they have anticipated our own times and preoccupations, creating real connections between Poe’s classic works and today’s novels, films, and television programs. Join the Learning Center at Senior Citizens Inc. and Michigan State Professor Stephen Rachman for a virtual lecture on America’s master of mystery.
The program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

The Rocket Men Pre-Show Talk: Ethics, Complicity, and History
2025-10-26 16:00 - 16:30 | Synchronicity Theatre, 1545 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Georgia, 30309
Join Synchronicity Theatre for three pre-show talks that explore where science meets the stage, and the complex moral history of the U.S. space program. Each discussion connects with Synchronicity’s production of Crystal Skillman’s The Rocket Men.
The third and final program, Ethics, Complicity, and History, will feature Paul Root Wolpe, Raymond F. Schinazi Distinguished Research Chair of Jewish Bioethics at Emory University and head of the planned Center for Conflict Transformation, Mediation, Civic Dialogue, and Peacebuilding. The evening will begin with a talk from 4:00 – 4:30 pm, followed by a performance at 5:00 pm, and a post-show reflection and discusssion.
This program series is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Poe Revisited - New Examinations of Poe's Prose and Poetry
2025-10-29 09:15 - 10:15 | The Learning Center of Senior Citizens, Inc., 3025 Bull Street, Savannah, GA, 31405, United States
Join poet Laura Davenport and The Learning Center’s founding director Roger Smith for five guided reading sessions that delve into the life and works of Edgar Allan Poe—magazine editor and critic, accomplished poet and storyteller, trailblazer in science fiction, and the inventor of detective fiction. Though his life was brief, Poe’s influence on American literature has endured for generations. These sessions will bring new life to his prose and poetry, offering participants fresh insights into the mind of a literary genius. (The cost is $40 for all five sessions).
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Amaru’s Artistic Odyssey: Hangout Program
2025-10-29 20:00 - 21:30 | Virtual Program
The Maya Heritage Center presents a virtual hangout with Dr. Lilia Fernandez. She will discuss artistic expression by exploring traditional Maya crafts, arts, and creative activities.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Unsung Heroes: African-American Soldiers in Sherman's Army
2025-11-03 14:00 - 15:00 | Mountain View Regional Library, 3320 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta, Georgia, 30066
For generations, history books have overlooked a crucial truth: African-American soldiers served alongside Sherman’s Army during the Civil War. Join the Cobb County Public Libraries for a series of presentations by local historian Brad Quinlin that explore the names, faces, and experiences of these forgotten soldiers. A companion exhibit will also be on display.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Poe Revisited - New Examinations of Poe's Prose and Poetry
2025-11-05 09:15 - 10:15, 2025-11-12 09:15 - 10:15, 2025-11-19 09:15 - 10:15 | The Learning Center of Senior Citizens, Inc., 3025 Bull Street, Savannah, GA, 31405, United States
Join poet Laura Davenport and The Learning Center’s founding director Roger Smith for five guided reading sessions that delve into the life and works of Edgar Allan Poe—magazine editor and critic, accomplished poet and storyteller, trailblazer in science fiction, and the inventor of detective fiction. Though his life was brief, Poe’s influence on American literature has endured for generations. These sessions will bring new life to his prose and poetry, offering participants fresh insights into the mind of a literary genius.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Amplify: City Planning, Historic Preservation, and Public Spaces
2025-11-10 18:30 - 20:30 | Constellations, 135 Auburn Ave NE Suite 201, Atlanta, Georgia, 30303
Join the Atlanta Department of City Planning for an engaging evening with award-winning author, preservationist, and cultural developer Gene Kansas as he discusses his acclaimed book, Civil Sights: Sweet Auburn, a Journey Through Atlanta’s National Treasure. Kansas will be interviewed by Brennen Collins, Associate Director and Academic Professional at Georgia State University. Following the talk, enjoy a brief, guided tour highlighting key historical landmarks within Sweet Auburn, bringing the narratives from “Civil Sights” to life.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Amplify: City Planning, Historic Preservation, and Public Spaces with Hannah Palmer
2025-11-12 18:30 - 20:30 | M.L. King Jr. Recreation and Aquatic Center, 110 Hilliard St. NE, Atlanta, Georgia, 30312
Join the Atlanta Department of City Planning for a conversation with award-winning writer and urban design theorist Hannah Palmer, as she discusses her acclaimed works and the stories hidden within Atlanta’s urban landscape. Her latest book, The Pool Is Closed: Segregation, Summertime, and the Search for a Place to Swim, delves into the racial politics and environmental history surrounding public access to water in Atlanta. She will be interviewed by Brennen Collins, associate director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning at Georgia State University.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Asian American History and Zine Workshop
2025-11-15 11:00 - 14:00 | Gwinnett Public Library-Suwanee, 361 Main Street, Suwanee, GA, 30024, United States
Enjoy crafting your very own zine in this zine-making workshop and learn about the vibrant history of Asian Americans in the Atlanta-metro area from the Georgia Asian American Community Archive Initiative (GAACAI).
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Nellie Mae Rowe | Art+History
2025-11-15 12:00 - 14:00 | Hotel Indigo – Atlanta / Vinings, 2857 Paces Ferry Road SE, Atlanta, 30339, United States
Join Cobb Landmarks in Vinings on November 15th and be among the first to see the new Nellie Mae Rowe outdoor exhibit! The public is invited to drop by anytime between 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM to meet the team, enjoy the exhibit, and participate in a fun craft activity.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

The Thirteenth Star: Celebrating Georgia Day with the Library
2026-02-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Statesboro-Bulloch County Library, 124 South Main Street, Statesboro, GA, 30458, United States
Step back in time at our Georgia Day celebration, featuring live reenactors, games, and hands-on crafts for all ages. Discover the stories that bring local history to life!
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Build Together: Gaming, Storytelling & Belonging
2026-02-20 15:00 - 2026-02-22 20:00
Join Ghost Gaming for a three-day event featuring panel discussions, game development workshops, and a 48-hour Game Jam, bringing students together across communities to build connection, technical skills, and original games centered on storytelling and belonging. Programs will take place at Georgia State University’s CMII and at Spelman College.

This program is sponsored by Georgia Humanities.

Reckoning with Remus: Reinterpreting The Wren’s Nest
2026-02-21 11:00 - 15:00 | The Wren’s Nest, 1050 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA, 30310, United States
Join us for the debut of Reckoning with Remus: Reinterpreting The Wren’s Nest on February 21, 2026. This new interpretive tour reexamines the legacy of Joel Chandler Harris and the Br’er Rabbit tales through a contemporary lens—honoring the African and African American oral traditions that shaped them while inviting conversation about race, authorship, and cultural heritage. The event will feature guided tours, live storytelling, and opportunities to reflect on how stories continue to shape our shared history.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

National History Day Georgia: Thomas County Regional Contest
2026-02-26 | Thomas County Middle School, 4681 US HWY 84 Bypass, Thomasville, GA, 31792, United States
National History Day (NHD) Georgia is a program of Georgia Humanities and LaGrange College. NHD encourages middle and high school students to engage more deeply in historical research and analysis. The Thomas County Regional Contest is one of nine regional contests that precede the annual State Contest.
Visit lagrange.edu/nhd for more information on the NHD Georgia program.

National History Day Georgia: West Georgia Regional Contest
2026-02-28 | LaGrange College, 601 Broad St., LaGrange, GA, 30240, United States
National History Day (NHD) Georgia is a program of Georgia Humanities and LaGrange College. NHD encourages middle and high school students to engage more deeply in historical research and analysis. The West Georgia Regional Contest is one of nine regional contests that precede the annual State Contest.
If you are a historian, museum professional, humanities scholar, or educator and are interested in volunteering to judge at the regional contest, register here.
Visit lagrange.edu/nhd for more information on the NHD Georgia program.

National History Day Georgia: Northwest Georgia Regional Contest
2026-02-28 | Kennesaw State University, 1000 Chastain Rd., Kennesaw, GA, 30144, United States
National History Day (NHD) Georgia is a program of Georgia Humanities and LaGrange College. NHD encourages middle and high school students to engage more deeply in historical research and analysis. The Northwest Georgia Regional Contest at Kennesaw State University is one of nine regional contests that precede the annual State Contest.
If you are a historian, museum professional, humanities scholar, or educator and are interested in volunteering to judge at the regional contest, register here.
Visit lagrange.edu/nhd for more information on the NHD Georgia program.

Dr. Lisa Bratton - The Legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen
2026-03-01 14:00 | First United Methodist Church, Family Life Center, 206 S. McDougald Ave, Pine Mountain, GA, 31822, United States
Dr. Lisa Bratton, associate professor at Tuskegee University and former historian with the National Park Service, will provide a comprehensive look at Georgians who served among the Tuskegee Airmen, tracing the Airmen’s domestic and overseas experiences, the roles of women, the program’s development and personal insights drawn from Dr. Bratton’s interviews.

Preserving Family Collections - Presented by David Owings
2026-03-02 19:00 | Connley Building, 126 E Johnston St., Forsyth, GA, 31029, United States
Join the Monroe County Historical Society on March 2, 2026 for our program Preserving Family Collections. Our guest speaker is David Owings, Head of Archives and Special Collections at Columbus State University. David will discuss steps you can take at home to help preserve your family treasures for future generations.

Georgia's Fall Line
2026-03-03 09:00 - 2026-08-02 17:00 | Columbus Museum, 1251 Wynnton Road, Columbus, 31906, United States
Columbus sits at the southeastern United States’ fall line, a geological boundary marked by rapid changes in elevation. Near rivers, this natural feature results in rapids that southern entrepreneurs have sought to harness for more than 200 years.
Georgia’s fall line cuts the state nearly in half, running from Augusta south through Macon and Columbus. The effects of this feature generated economic and cultural similarities that continue to be seen today, even as each city sought to forge its own path.
Georgia’s Fall Line spotlights Georgia’s Fall Line cities, highlighting the key role that manufacturing, textile mills, and the U.S. military played in each community, as well as the importance of trade and transportation networks in economic development. Once seen only as industrial cities, the exhibition situates Georgia’s Fall Line communities and their contributions within the state’s broader history. In addition to spotlighting The Columbus Museum’s collection, it features objects and images from institutions throughout the state such as the Augusta Museum of History, the Morris Museum of Art, and the Middle Georgia Archives.
This project is supported by Georgia Humanities, in partnership with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, through funding from the Georgia General Assembly.

National History Day Georgia: Augusta University Regional Contest
2026-03-07 | Augusta University – Summerville Campus, 2500 Walton Way, Summerville, GA, 30904
National History Day (NHD) Georgia is a program of Georgia Humanities and LaGrange College. NHD encourages middle and high school students to engage more deeply in historical research and analysis. The Augusta University Regional Contest is one of nine regional contests that precede the annual State Contest.
If you are a historian, museum professional, humanities scholar, or educator and are interested in volunteering to judge at the regional contest, register here.
Visit lagrange.edu/nhd for more information on the NHD Georgia program.

National History Day Georgia: Coastal Georgia Regional Contest
2026-03-07 | Savannah-Chatham County Public School System
National History Day (NHD) Georgia is a program of Georgia Humanities and LaGrange College. NHD encourages middle and high school students to engage more deeply in historical research and analysis. The Coastal Georgia Regional Contest is one of nine regional contests that precede the annual State Contest.
Visit lagrange.edu/nhd for more information on the NHD Georgia program.

National History Day Georgia: Henry County Regional Contest
2026-03-07 08:00 - 15:00 | Excel Academy, 330 Tomlinson St, McDonough, GA, 30253, United States
National History Day (NHD) Georgia is a program of Georgia Humanities and LaGrange College. NHD encourages middle and high school students to engage more deeply in historical research and analysis. The Henry County Regional Contest is one of nine regional contests that precede the annual State Contest.
If you are a historian, museum professional, humanities scholar, or educator and are interested in volunteering to judge at the regional contest, register here.
Visit lagrange.edu/nhd for more information on the NHD Georgia program.

Revolution on the Coast: A 250th Celebration - First Oval Office Project of the Museum of the American Revolution
2026-03-14 10:00 - 2026-03-15 17:00 | Gascoigne Bluff Park, 1000 Arthur J Moore Dr, St. Simons Island, GA, 31522, United States
Coastal Georgia Historical Society invites history lovers of all ages to the beautiful Golden Isles for a special Semiquincentennial experience: Revolution on the Coast: A 250th Celebration March 9-15, 2026.
The main event is the First Oval Office Project of the Museum of the American Revolution, which will bring a replica of George Washington’s Revolutionary War tent—the mobile command center of the Continental Army—to St. Simons Island. The project also includes other tents like common soldiers’ tents and a dining tent, as well as costumed interpreters, that will reveal the experiences of those who served and sacrificed during the war. General George Washington’s original sleeping and office tent from the Revolutionary War is on permanent display at the Museum of the American Revolution in historic Philadelphia.
In addition, CGHS will provide complementary experiential programming during the weekend, such as silhouette drawing, quill writing, tricorn hat making, archaeology digs, and more. This will be the first time this special program has visited the state of Georgia, providing a wonderful opportunity to engage with the deeply significant and perennially relevant history of the American Revolution.
While week-day programming is priced per program, the First Oval Office weekend event is free. Registration and Check In is required.

Culloden: 250 Years of American Independence, Part I
2026-03-14 12:00 - 16:00 | Monroe County History Museum, 126 E Johnston St, Forsyth, GA, 31029, United States
Join the Monroe County Historical Society as we kick off America’s 250th Anniversary with the grand opening of Culloden: 250 Years of American Independence. Step back in time to explore the revolutionary sparks that transformed Georgia and Monroe County. This epic journey is told through the eyes of Culloden—one of Monroe County’s oldest settlements.
Don’t miss the Grand Ribbon Cutting with live bagpipes on March 14th at 2 PM. Enjoy free admission, light refreshments, and a front-row seat to our nation’s heritage.
This project is supported by Georgia Humanities, in partnership with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, through funding from the Georgia General Assembly.

Culloden: 250 Years of American Independence, Part 2
2026-03-15 12:00 - 16:00 | Monroe County History Museum, 126 E Johnston St, Forsyth, GA, 31029, United States
Join the Monroe County Historical Society as we kick off America’s 250th Anniversary with the grand opening of Culloden: 250 Years of American Independence. Step back in time to explore the revolutionary sparks that transformed Georgia and Monroe County. This epic journey is told through the eyes of Culloden—one of Monroe County’s oldest settlements.
This project is supported by Georgia Humanities, in partnership with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, through funding from the Georgia General Assembly.

Dial A Memory: Your Story - Our History
2026-03-19 18:00 | Newnan-Coweta History Center, 74 Jackson Street, Newnan, GA, 30263, United States
Join the Newnan Coweta History Center on Thursday, March 19th at 6:00 pm for an exciting new oral history program, “Dial A Memory: Your Story-Our History.”The official unveiling of this project will be held at the Newnan Campus of UWG and will include a sneak peek at the Oral History Phone Booth and a chance to listen to a few of the collected stories.Come and enjoy this free event, which includes an opening reception, lecture, and door prizes!
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Revival: Lost Southern Voices - Keynote
2026-03-19 19:00 | Decatur Library, 215 Sycamore Street, Decatur, GA, 30030
Revival: Lost Southern Voices, a festival for readers, celebrates historically excluded, erased, or marginalized Southern voices. During this annual conference, invited presenters discuss Southern authors or artists whose works are out-of-print or otherwise do not receive the attention they deserve. We invite the public, scholars, students, writers, and inquisitive readers to join the conversation as we continue to discover and revive these Lost Southern Voices.
Keynote Event: Shining a Light in the Dungeon: Honoring Unappreciated Voices in the Hip Hop South
Regina Bradley in conversation with Monica Weatherly
Followed by a light reception
Register for the Keynote here.

Revival: Lost Southern Voices - Panels
2026-03-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Decatur Library, 215 Sycamore Street, Decatur, GA, 30030
Revival: Lost Southern Voices, a festival for readers, celebrates historically excluded, erased, or marginalized Southern voices. During this annual conference, invited presenters discuss Southern authors or artists whose works are out-of-print or otherwise do not receive the attention they deserve. We invite the public, scholars, students, writers, and inquisitive readers to join the conversation as we continue to discover and revive these Lost Southern Voices.
Panel 1: 1:00 p.m. ET
A Revival in Stories: The Craft of Southern Historical Fiction
Carolyn Curry
Tony Grooms
Moderated by Jessica Handler
Register for Panel 1 here.
Panel 2: 3:00 p.m. ET
Lost Cherokee Voices
Vivian Mary Carroll
Donna Coffey Little
Moderated by Jeff Bishop
Register for Panel 2 here.
