Film Screening: A President in Our Midst

John S. Burd Center for Performing Arts 429 Academy St NE, Gainseville, Georgia

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

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Screening of “Saving the Chattahoochee”

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 […]

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Screening of “Saving the Chattahoochee”

LaGrange College 601 Broad St., LaGrange, 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. This screening […]

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Playback & FastFORWARD

Martin Centre 109 E Ashley St., Douglas, GA

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 […]

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Chattahoochee Valley Blues and Folk Musicians Exhibition Opening

Columbus Museum 1251 Wynnton Road, Columbus, 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 […]

Krakin’ Teet ‘Cross Generations

"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.

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Playback & FastFORWARD Workshops

Satilla Regional Library 200 S Madison Ave, Douglas, Georgia

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”

Hall County Library - Gainesville Downtown on the Square 127 Main Street NW, Gainesville, Georgia

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 […]

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“The Wash”

Synchronicity Theatre 1545 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Georgia

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

William Root House 80 N Marietta Parkway NW, Marietta, Georgia

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.

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