Telling Our Communities’ Stories
2023-10-12 08:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Loudermilk Conference Center, 40 Courtland St NE, Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
Sponsored by the Atlanta Press Club, United Way of Greater Atlanta, and Georgia Humanities, this panel discussion is designed for members of the media and will consider storytelling ethics, the challenges and opportunities of solutions journalism, and how Georgia nonprofits are evolving their own storytelling practices.

The Genius of Phillis Wheatley Peters: A Children's Literature and Family Literacy Panel
2023-10-17 18:30 - 19:00 | Virtual Program
Sponsored by the Athens-Clarke County Public Library and the English departments of the University of Georgia and Texas Christian University, this free webinar features distinguished teachers and scholars examining representations of Phillis Wheatley Peters in children’s literature and how educators use books about Wheatley Peters and other African American historical figures to encourage literacy in young readers. Participants will have the opportunity to receive free copies of books discussed during the event.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

"Sacred Threads" Exhibit
2024-01-02 - 2024-03-23 | Southeastern Quilt and Textile Museum, 306 Bradley St, STE C, Carrollton, GA, 30117
The Southeastern Quilt and Textile Museum invites you to experience the “Sacred Threads” exhibit, on display from January 2 to March 23, 2024.
“Sacred Threads” features 38 quilts, all centered around themes of brotherhood, grief, healing, joy, peace, and spirituality. Each quilt also features an audio story that explains the quilt’s inspiration to the viewer.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Sacred Threads Storytelling Series
2024-01-20 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-02-17 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-03-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Southeastern Quilt and Textile Museum, 306 Bradley St, STE C, Carrollton, GA, 30117
Join the Southeastern Quilt and Textile Museum for an evening of storytelling and community connection, exploring themes from the “Sacred Threads” exhibit.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Premiere of "Saving the Chattahoochee"
2024-01-31 19:00 - 20:00 | Tara Theatre, 2345 Cheshire Bridge Road NE, Atlanta, GA, 30324
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 premiere screening of “Saving the Chattahoochee” celebrates the achievements and legacy of several Atlanta women who have defended the river over the last 50 years.
Following the film will be a Q&A with Sally Bethea, former Atlanta mayor Shirley Franklin and producer/director Hal Jacobs.
“Saving the Chattahoochee” is sponsored by Georgia Humanities.

LaGrange Screening of "Saving the Chattahoochee"
2024-02-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Oakfuskee Conservation Center, 300 Kingfisher Lane, LaGrange, GA, 30240
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 special screening of “Saving the Chattahoochee” will take place near LaGrange, Ga., at the Oakfuskee Conservation Center. Along with the screening of the film, guests will have the opportunity to visit Chattahoochee Riverkeeper’s new regional outreach office and indoor classroom that overlooks West Point Lake.
Following the film will be a Q&A with Sally Bethea, producer/director Hal Jacobs, CRK deputy director Henry Jacobs and CRK technical programs specialist Ashley Desensi.
“Saving the Chattahoochee” is sponsored by Georgia Humanities.

Savannah Book Festival
2024-02-17 09:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Savannah
Festival Saturday is a daylong celebration of writing and reading, including author keynote presentations, panel discussions, and more. This year’s festival features more than 30 local and national authors.

Hear, Here! Black History Tours
2024-02-20 19:00 | Cherokee County History Center, 221 E. Marietta Street, Canton, Georgia, 30114
Join History Cherokee for a free lecture and discussion about their Black History driving tours, and hear from the organizing committee about the process of bringing a new tour to life.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Revival: Lost Southern Voices
2024-03-21 09:00 - 2024-03-23 17:00 | Georgia Center for the Book, 215 Sycamore Street, Decatur, GA, 30030, United States
Revival: Lost Southern Voices is a festival for readers that celebrates historically excluded, erased, or marginalized Southern voices. During this three-day annual conference, presenters discuss Southern authors or artists whose works are out-of-print or otherwise do not receive the attention they deserve.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Grant Application Deadline
2024-03-29 17:00 | Virtual Program
The deadline for our spring grant application cycle is Friday, March 29, 2024. Learn more »

Carrollton BookFest 2024
2024-04-05 08:00 - 2024-04-06 17:00 | Courtyard Carrollton, 180 Barnes Ave, Carrollton, GA, 30117
The second annual Carrollton BookFest will feature two days of readings, workshops, and performances by local and national authors.
This program was supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Screening of "Saving the Chattahoochee"
2024-04-14 14:30 - 16:00 | Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 WILLEO RD, Roswell, Georgia, 30075
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 of “Saving the Chattahoochee” celebrates the achievements and legacy of several Atlanta women who have defended the river over the last 50 years.
“Saving the Chattahoochee” is sponsored by Georgia Humanities.

51st Annual Writers Workshop Conference
2024-04-16 08:00 - 2024-04-18 17:00 | Davage Auditorium, 793 Park St SW, Atlanta, Georgia, 30310
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 program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Screening of "Saving the Chattahoochee"
2024-04-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Columbus Public Library, 3000 Macon Road, Columbus, Georgia, 31906

NHD Georgia Volunteer Mixer
2024-04-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Wild Leap, 308 Main St., LaGrange, GA, 30240, United States
Join Georgia Humanities at Wild Leap Brewery in LaGrange for refreshments and conversation at our second annual volunteer mixer—the evening before the National History Day Georgia state contest.

Screening of "Saving the Chattahoochee"
2024-04-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Waller’s Coffee Shop, 240 DeKalb Industrial Way, Decatur, Georgia, 30033

National History Day Georgia State Contest
2024-04-20 08:00 - 17:00 | LaGrange College, 601 Broad St., LaGrange, GA, 30240, United States
Students from across Georgia will gather at LaGrange College for the National History Day Georgia state competition.
National History Day Georgia is a program of Georgia Humanities and LaGrange College.

Film Screening: A President in Our Midst
2024-04-20 14:00 - 16:00 | John S. Burd Center for Performing Arts, 429 Academy St NE, Gainseville, Georgia, 30501
Northeast Georgia History Center will host a screening of A President in Our Midst: Franklin Delano Roosevelt in Georgia on April 20 at 2:00 pm at the John S. Burd Center for Performing Arts in Gainesville. A reception will follow at the Northeast Georgia History Center, located directly across the street

Screening of "Saving the Chattahoochee"
2024-04-22 19:00 - 23:00 | Georgia Public Broadcasting, GA, United States
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.
Tune in on GPB-TV at 7:00 pm and 11:00 pm to celebrate the achievements and legacy of several Atlanta women who have defended the river over the last 50 years.
“Saving the Chattahoochee” is sponsored by Georgia Humanities.

Screening of "Saving the Chattahoochee"
2024-04-23 11:00 - 13:00 | LaGrange College, 601 Broad St., LaGrange, GA, 30240, United States

Playback & FastFORWARD
2024-04-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Martin Centre, 109 E Ashley St., Douglas, GA, 31533
The Coffee County Memory Project presents “Playback & FastFORWARD” at the Martin Centre in Douglas. Celebrating the voices of local oral history contributors who shared their firsthand experiences of school desegregation, the event features dramatic renditions, short documentaries, and a special performance by the Coffee High School Choir featuring anthems from schools closed during the desegregation and consolidation era.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Chattahoochee Valley Blues and Folk Musicians Exhibition Opening
2024-04-27 | Columbus Museum, 1251 Wynnton Road, Columbus, 31906, United States
The Columbus Museum opens its newest exhibit, “Chattahoochee Valley Blues and Folk Musicians,” on April 27. Celebrating the area’s rich musical heritage, the exhibit spotlights local artists like Gertrude “Ma” Rainey and Fletcher Henderson alongside various instruments, sheet music, and recordings spanning the blues, folk, R&B, and contemporary genres.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Krakin' Teet 'Cross Generations
2024-04-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Georgia
“Krak Teet” is a Geechee phrase meaning “to speak.” Krakin’ Teet ‘Cross Generations is a live interview of two local Gullah Geechee seniors by two teenagers. The roundtable talk will be recorded and repurposed as a YouTube and podcast episode.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Playback & FastFORWARD Workshops
2024-04-27 10:00 - 14:00 | Satilla Regional Library, 200 S Madison Ave, Douglas, Georgia, 31533
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.

Screening of "Saving the Chattahoochee"
2024-05-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Hall County Library – Gainesville Downtown on the Square, 127 Main Street NW, Gainesville, Georgia, 30501
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.
“Saving the Chattahoochee” is sponsored by Georgia Humanities.

"The Wash"
2024-06-07 - 2024-06-30 | Synchronicity Theatre, 1545 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Georgia, 30309
A new play by Kelundra Smith explores the untold story of Atlanta’s Washerwomen’s Strike of 1881, one of the largest interracial labor strikes of the era.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Juneteenth at the William Root House
2024-06-15 | William Root House, 80 N Marietta Parkway NW, Marietta, Georgia, 30060
Join the William Root House in Marietta for its annual Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 15. The event will include guided museum tours, living history demonstrations, storytelling, crafts, and more.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Juneteenth Walking Tours
2024-06-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Historic Oakland Cemetery, 248 Oakland Ave, SE, Atlanta, GA, 30312, United States
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.
