Georgia Humanities

Nationalism and Democracy: Then-Vs-Now
2026-10-29 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Clayton County Library Headquarters, 865 Battle Creek Road, Jonesboro, GA, 30236, United States
Join us for a powerful and thought-provoking conversation as we welcome Dr. Kenja McCray, author of Essential Soldiers: Women Activists and Black Power Leadership, as part of our Unseen Revolution series, aligned with the America250 and Georgia250 initiatives.
This engaging program will explore the evolving impact of nationalism and democracy from the Revolutionary era to
present day. Through the lens of Black women’s activism and leadership, Dr. McCray will examine how the promises of
democracy have been challenged, expanded, and redefined over time and where gaps still remain. Together, we will reflect on the question: Has democracy evolved to include all voices, or are we still striving toward that ideal? Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue that uncovers overlooked histories and connects past struggles to present-day conversations about identity, power, and belonging.
Free and open to the public. All are welcome
This program is funded by an America250 grant from Georgia Humanities.

Democracy on the Coast: Voices That Shaped Our Nation
2026-11-01 17:00 - 18:00 | Southeast Georgia Conference Center, College of Coastal Georgia, One College Drive, Brunswick, 31520, United States
The opening celebration for the exhibit, “Democracy on the Coast,” invites the community to explore how Coastal Georgia’s rich, diverse histories continue to shape the American democratic experience. Through storytelling, music, and shared reflection, the event foregrounds the exhibition’s core message: democracy is a living chorus—made stronger by the voices that rise from the coast’s Indigenous nations, African American communities, women’s advocates, immigrant families, and generations of workers whose civic participation strengthened the nation.
This program is part of Voices & Votes: Democracy in America, presented by Georgia Humanities through the Museum on Main Street program, a partnership with the Smithsonian Institution.

History of the Suffragettes and the Fight for the 19th Amendment
2026-11-04 17:00 - 18:00 | Mosaic, Jekyll Island Museum, 100 Stable Rd, Jekyll Island, Jekyll Island, 31527, United States
This lecture explores the pivotal role several members of the Jekyll Island Club played in the fight for women’s suffrage. By highlighting the reform-minded figures connected to the island’s history, the program weaves together local heritage and national movements for women’s rights. Participants will gain insight into how the Club’s influential members shaped the broader campaign for voting equality and left a lasting impact on the advancement of women’s civic participation.
This program is part of Voices & Votes: Democracy in America, presented by Georgia Humanities through the Museum on Main Street program, a partnership with the Smithsonian Institution.

Colonial Christmas
2026-12-05 11:00 - 14:00 | Statesboro-Bulloch County Library, 124 South Main Street, Statesboro, GA, 30458, United States
Join us on an adventure through time to Christmas in Colonial America with reenactors, crafts, games, a visit from Father Christmas, and more!
This program is funded by an America250 grant from Georgia Humanities.
