Georgia Humanities

How Hip Hop Made Atlanta: Enter the Trap
2026-07-30 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | MODA, 1315 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, Georgia, 30309
Hip-hop found a home in a lot of American cities. It found its voice in Atlanta.
But the full story — how the music grew out of specific neighborhoods, specific struggles, and specific visions of what the South could be — rarely gets told with the depth it deserves.
How Hip-Hop Made Atlanta is a three-part public lecture series by Dr. Regina N. Bradley. Each session examines Atlanta’s hip-hop culture as a lens for understanding American identity, civic life, and regional history.
In this final session, Dr. Bradley examines trap as a form of critical storytelling: a genre that documents labor, aspiration, inequality, and survival. Trap music is unflinching about the structural realities of Atlanta’s neighborhoods. It is equally clear-eyed about what it takes to build a life, find agency, and imagine a future inside those constraints.
Join MODA for this free lecture followed by a Q&A.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Red, White, and ’Cue: Georgia History Through Barbecue
2026-08-11 19:00 | Acworth’s Historic Rosenwald School, 4410 Cherokee Street, Acworth, 30101, United States
Join the Save Acworth History Foundation for a presentation on “Red, White, and ’Cue: Georgia History Through Barbecue.” This program will be presented by Dr. James “Trae” Welborn III, and is made possible thanks to the Georgia Circuit, a program of Georgia Humanities.
This event will be held at 7:00 PM on August 11, 2026, at Acworth’s Historic Rosenwald School in Doyal Hill Park (4410 Cherokee Street, Acworth, GA 30101). It is free and open to the public, and light refreshments will be provided.

Georgia Council on Economic Education Teacher Workshop
2026-08-13 09:00 - 15:00 | Bartow History Museum, 4 E. Church Street, Cartersville, 30120, United States
Educators are invited to a hands-on workshop that connects America 250 exhibit themes with classroom-ready learning. The workshop connects the vital role of public participation to U.S. economic history while providing engaging, standards-aligned strategies teachers can use immediately with their students.
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.

Girl Scout 'Inside Government' Badge Workshop
2026-08-15 10:30 - 12:30 | Bartow History Museum, 4 E. Church Street, Cartersville, 30120, United States
Girl Scouts are invited to explore how American government works in this educational workshop. Participants will learn about the basics of civic operations and laws that affect everyday life. Scouts will build civic knowledge and earn their badge.
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.

Voices and Votes Exhibit Opening: Mount Vernon
2026-09-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Fountain-New Library, Brewton-Parker Christian University, 201 David-Eliza Fountain Circle, Mount Vernon, 30445, United States
The opening ceremony for the Voices and Votes exhibit at Brewton-Parker Christian University will focus primarily on local history as invited local historians tell their stories. Guests will enjoy the exhibit and a musical presentation from the college’s choir, “Voices of Truth.” Refreshments will be served.
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.

Constitution Day Activities
2026-09-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Fountain-New Library, Brewton-Parker Christian University, 201 David-Eliza Fountain Circle, Mount Vernon, 30445, United States
The university will celebrate Constitution Day on campus with a keynote speaker (TBD). Local high school and middle school students will be invited to present posters and speeches with an emphasis on the university’s “Voices and Votes” exhibit.201 David-Eliza Fountain Circle, Mount Vernon, GA 30445
Please note: Speeches will be in the Saliba Chapel and poster exhibits in the Fountain-New Library
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.

Nationalism and Democracy: Then-Vs-Now
2026-10-29 17:30 - 18:30 | 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.
