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.
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 […]
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.
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
"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.
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.
