Georgia Humanities

National History Day Best Practices teacher workshop
2017-08-19 09:00 - 15:45 UTC | National Archives at Atlanta, 5780 Jonesboro Rd., Morrow, GA, 30260, United States
National History Day Best Practices teacher workshop
National History Day Georgia, Clayton State University, and the National Archives at Atlanta will present a teacher workshop that will focus on best practices in a variety of classroom settings.

Schedule:
9:00 a.m.: National History Day in a Nut Shell: an overview with special focus on interpreting the theme, creation of a thesis statement, and understanding the difference between and importance of primary and secondary sources, presented by Joel Walker, education specialist, National Archives at Atlanta
10:00 a.m.: Best Practices and the Middle School Classroom, presented by Brenda Blasco, Locust Grove Middle School
11:00 a.m.: Best Practices and Home School Cooperatives, presented by Rebecca Young, Scholars Guild Academy
12:00 p.m.: Lunch
1:00 p.m.: Best Practices and the High School Classroom, presented by Jason Butler, Early College Academy
2:00 p.m.: Best Practices and the Independent School, presented by Laura Szymanski, Midtown International School
3:00 p.m.: Impressing the Judges with Research and a Knockout Bibliography, presented by Joel Walker, education specialist, National Archives at Atlanta
3:40 p.m.: Contest information

*Lunch will be provided. All teachers attending will receive the 2018 theme book, NHD rule book, and other materials.
*There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. To register: email Joel.walker@nara .gov or call 770-968-2530.

National History Day Georgia is a program of Georgia Humanities and LaGrange College. The state competition host is Mercer University. Regional competition hosts include Augusta University; Clayton State University/National Archives-Atlanta; Coastal Georgia Historical Society/College of Coastal Georgia; East Georgia State College; Fort Valley State University; Georgia College; Georgia Southwestern State University; Kennesaw State University; Thomas County Schools; Troup Historical Society/LaGrange College; and the University of Georgia.

The Vietnam War preview screening
2017-08-18 20:15 - 21:45 | Mark Burkhalter Ampitheater, New Town Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road , Johns Creek, GA, 30022, United States
The Vietnam War, an immersive ten-part, 18 hour documentary film series directed by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick and funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities, tells the epic story of one of the most consequential, divisive, and misunderstood events in American history. The series features testimony of nearly 100 eyewitnesses, including “ordinary” Americans who fought in the conflict and those who fought against it, and “ordinary” Vietnamese soldiers and civilians from the North and the South. In recalling for the camera what they saw and felt and did half a century ago, these men and women reveal the human dimensions of the searing tragedy that tore America apart, unified Vietnam under communist rule, and cost the lives of 58,000 Americans and as many as three million Vietnamese.
Georgia Public Broadcasting and the City of Johns Creek are pleased to partner for a free community sneak peek of this new documentary.
This event is free and open to the public, and no reservation is required. The Mark Burkhalter Ampitheater is located inside Newtown Park, near the intersection of Haynes Bridge Road and Old Alabama Road. Free parking is located inside Newtown Park. Parking is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Attendees are encouraged to carpool or walk to the park.
This is a community event.

AJFF Selects: Monkey Business: The Adventures Of Curious George's Creators
2017-08-14 19:00 - 20:30 | SCADshow, 173 14th St. NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States
AJFF Selects: Monkey Business: The Adventures Of Curious George’s Creators
The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival will screen Monkey Business: The Adventures Of Curious George’s Creators, a documentary about the couple behind one of literature’s most beloved characters, as part of its AJFF Selects series.
This event is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

The Golden Era of Gospel Music opening reception
2017-08-05 14:00 - 15:30 | Gilder Recital Hall, Miller Music Building, Brewton-Parker College, 201 David-Eliza Fountain Circle, Mount Vernon, GA, 30445, United States
The Golden Era of Gospel Music opening reception
Brewton-Parker College will open its new exhibition, The Golden Era of Gospel Music, with a concert and remarks from exhibit curators.
This event is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

The Golden Era of Gospel Music exhibition
2017-08-04 - 2017-09-04 | Fountain New Library, Brewton-Parker College, 210 David-Eliza Fountain Circle, Mount Vernon, GA, 30445, United States
The Golden Era of Gospel Music exhibition
Brewton-Parker College hosts an exhibition about the evolution of gospel music.
This event is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

The Vietnam War preview screening and panel discussion
2017-08-03 18:00 - 20:30 | National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center, 1775 Legacy Way, Columbus, GA, 31903, United States
The Vietnam War preview screening and panel discussion
The Vietnam War, an immersive ten-part, 18 hour documentary film series directed by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick and funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities, tells the epic story of one of the most consequential, divisive, and misunderstood events in American history. The series features testimony of nearly 100 eyewitnesses, including “ordinary” Americans who fought in the conflict and those who fought against it, and “ordinary” Vietnamese soldiers and civilians from the North and the South. In recalling for the camera what they saw and felt and did half a century ago, these men and women reveal the human dimensions of the searing tragedy that tore America apart, unified Vietnam under communist rule, and cost the lives of 58,000 Americans and as many as three million Vietnamese.
Join Georgia Public Broadcasting for a preview of selected footage from the series and a panel discussion moderated by Col. (R) Carlton Savory and Col. (R) Ralph Puckett.
6:00 p.m.: Complimentary reception hosted by Hughston
6:30 p.m.: Screening
7:30 p.m.: Panel discussion
*This event is free, but please register in advance.
This is a community event.

Hometown Teams in Cartersville
2017-07-29 08:00 - 2017-09-09 17:00 | Bartow County History Museum, 4 East Church Street, Cartersville, GA, 30120, United States
Hometown Teams: How Sports Shape America exhibition
This Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition explores what sports and “hometown teams” mean to Americans, Georgians, and local communities.

A Page from the Book Festival Presents: Daniel Silva, House of Spies
2017-07-19 19:30 - 20:30 | Marcus Jewish Community Center, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, GA, 30338, United States
A Page from the Book Festival Presents: Daniel Silva, House of Spies
Bestselling author Daniel Silva will discuss House of Spies, his new summer blockbuster featuring legendary art restorer, international spy, and assassin Gabriel Allon. In House of Spies, Allon is out for revenge – determined to hunt down the world’s most dangerous terrorist, a shadowy ISIS mastermind known only as Saladin.
This event is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

National History Day in the Classroom 2017 teacher workshop
2017-07-16 - 2017-07-20 | LaGrange College, 601 Broad St., LaGrange, GA, 30240, United States
National History Day in the Classroom 2017 teacher workshop
Hosted by LaGrange College, and part of NHD Georgia’s mentoring and outreach partnership, this workshop will focus on implementing National History Day in the classroom—from topic selection and research, to project development and presentation.
The last day to register is June 1, 2017.

About that Native American Grandmother...
2017-07-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Georgia Archives, 5800 Jonesboro Road, Morrow, GA, 30260, United States
About that Native American Grandmother…
At this Lunch and Learn, genealogist Yvonne Mashburn Schmidt will present “About that Native American Grandmother: Clues that Help and Hinder Our Family Stories.” Using three case studies of families who have Native American ancestral stories and whose ancestors were racially identified as black and white, Schmidt will teach participants about conducting Native American genealogical research and how to recognize clues that can be used as evidence and provide credibility to family stories.
This is a community event.

A Page from the Book Festival Presents: Ben Mezrich, Woolly: The True Story of the De-Extinction of One of History's Most Iconic Creatures
2017-07-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Marcus Jewish Community Center, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, GA, 30338, United States
A Page from the Book Festival Presents: Ben Mezrich, Woolly: The True Story of the De-Extinction of One of History’s Most Iconic Creatures
Bestselling author Ben Mezrich will discuss Woolly: The True Story of the De-Extinction of One of History’s Most Iconic Creatures, a Jurassic Park-like story of the genetic resurrection of an extinct species: the woolly mammoth. With his gift for turning narrative nonfiction into stories that read like the best thriller fiction, Mezrich takes us on an exhilarating true adventure story from the icy terrain of Siberia to the cutting-edge genetic labs of Harvard University.
This event is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

A Book Affair with Christi Paul
2017-06-29 18:30 - 21:00 | Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA, 30306, United States
A Book Affair with Christi Paul
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center presents A Book Affair with news anchor Christi Paul, author of Love Isn’t Supposed to Hurt. The event will include a wine reception, a presentation by the author, a Q & A session, and a book signing.

A Page from the Book Festival Presents: Alan Alda, If I Understood You, Would I Have this Look on My Face?
2017-06-27 19:30 - 20:30 | Marcus Jewish Community Center, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, GA, 30338, United States
A Page from the Book Festival Presents: Alan Alda, If I Understood You, Would I Have this Look on My Face?
In conversation with Holly Firfer of CNN, iconic actor and bestselling author Alan Alda will discuss his book If I Understood You, Would I Have this Look on My Face?, an indispensable guide to communicating better. Drawing from his experience with acting, improv, science and storytelling, Alda reveals what it means to be a true communicator and how we can all communicate better.
This event is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

AJFF Selects: The Exception
2017-06-22 19:30 - 21:00 | United Artists Tara Cinemas 4, 2345 Cheshire Bridge Rd., Atlanta, GA, 30324, United States
AJFF Selects: The Exception
The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival presents The Exception, starring Christopher Plummer. This riveting thriller follows a German soldier sent to track down a British spy, who falls for a young chambermaid with a secret identity.
This event is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Hometown Teams in Forsyth
2017-06-10 08:00 - 2017-07-22 17:00 | Forsyth Historic Stone Depot, Forsyth, GA, United States

Meet GIL: The New Archives Book Catalog
2017-06-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Georgia Archives, 5800 Jonesboro Road, Morrow, GA, 30260, United States
Meet GIL: The New Archives Book Catalog
At this Lunch and Learn, Caroline Crowell, Georgia Archives Reference Archivist, will introduce the archive’s new book catalog. Participants will learn tips and tricks to help them find the perfect book or manuscript for their research.
This is a community event.

The History and Heritage of Thomasville's Jewish Community
2017-05-21 15:00 - 17:00 | B’nai Israel Synagogue, 210 Crawford St., Thomasville, GA, 31792, United States
The History and Heritage of Thomasville’s Jewish Community
Thomasville Landmarks will present a lecture on the history of Thomasville’s Jewish heritage by Ephraim Rotter, curator of the Thomasville Historical Society. After the lecture, Rotter will lead participants on a tour of significant sites in downtown Thomasville.
This event is sponsored by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Telling Our Stories: African American Life and Culture on St. Simons Island, Georgia
2017-05-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Glynn Visual Arts, 106 Island Drive, St. Simons Island, GA, 31522, United States
Telling Our Stories: African American Life and Culture on St. Simons Island, Georgia
This event is a presentation of research and digital stories (based on interviews conducted by Mercer University students in collaboration with the St. Simons Island African American Heritage Coalition) focused on the history of African American cemeteries on St. Simons Island. Guest speakers include Stephen Berry, Gregory Professor of the Civil War Era and co-director of the Center for Virtual History at the University of Georgia, and Christopher Lawton, executive director of the Georgia Virtual History Project.
This event is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Ben Fortson Jr. Archives Building
2017-05-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Georgia Archives, 5800 Jonesboro Road, Morrow, GA, 30260, United States
Ben Fortson Jr. Archives Building
At this Lunch and Learn, members of the design and construction team from the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission will discuss the implosion of the former archives building and the design and construction of the new judicial building.
This is a community event.

AJFF Selects: The Wedding Plan
2017-05-11 19:30 - 21:00 | Lefont Sandy Springs, 5920 Roswell Road NE, Atlanta, GA, 30328, United States
AJFF Selects: The Wedding Plan
The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival will kick off its new program initiative, AJFF Selects, with The Wedding Plan, an Israeli romantic comedy.
This event is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Atlanta Studies Symposium: Rethinking Equity in Atlanta
2017-04-26 | Woodruff Library, Atlanta University Center, 111 James P Brawley Dr. SW, Atlanta, GA, 30314, United States
Atlanta Studies Symposium: Rethinking Equity in Atlanta
Though the city of Atlanta continues to thrive, as it has for the past century and a half, social stratification and inequality has remained a persistent part of its urban fabric throughout.
Atlanta Studies invites academics, citizens, and practitioners to investigate and explore past and present issues around equity and inclusion at the fifth annual Atlanta Studies Symposium.
This is a community event.

Hometown Teams in Moultrie
2017-04-22 08:00 - 2017-06-03 17:00 | Colquitt County Arts Center, Moultrie, GA, United States

National History Day state competition
2017-04-22 08:00 - 16:00 | Mercer University, 1501 Mercer University Dr., Macon, GA, 31207, United States
National History Day Georgia state competition
National History Day students from across Georgia will gather at Mercer University in Macon for the state competition.

National History Day in Georgia is a program of Georgia Humanities and LaGrange College in partnership with Mercer University. Regional competition sponsors are Augusta University, Clayton State University and the National Archives-Atlanta, Coastal Georgia Historical Society, East Georgia State College, Fort Valley State University, Georgia College, Georgia Southwestern State University, Kennesaw State University, Thomas County Schools, Troup Historical Society and LaGrange College, and the University of Georgia.

World Heritage and U.S. Civil Rights Sites Symposium
2017-04-20 - 2017-04-22 | Atlanta, GA, United States
World Heritage and U.S. Civil Rights Sites Symposium
The Georgia State University World Heritage Initiative is preparing a nomination of U.S. civil rights sites for the World Heritage List in an effort to achieve the highest possible level of global recognition possible for these historic places.
Join civil rights scholars and preservationists from around the country for a symposium focusing on the World Heritage program, the nomination process, the global significance of the U.S. civil rights movement, and what might be expected of property owners and stakeholders of historic sites should the properties receive World Heritage designation.
The symposium is free and open to the public.
This is a community event.

"Individuals and Communities"
2017-04-19 19:15 - 21:00 | DeKalb County Public Library, Decatur Branch, 215 Sycamore Street, Decatur, GA, 30030, United States
“Individuals and Communities: Toni Morrison’s A Mercy and Beloved” lecture
Dr. Pearl McHaney presents part five of the “Connecting Lines: Building Empathy Through Literature” lecture series, sponsored by the Georgia Center for the Book. To hear an interview with McHaney by “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes, click here.
This is a community event.

Georgia's Rural Churches
2017-04-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Georgia Archives, 5800 Jonesboro Road, Morrow, GA, 30260, United States
Georgia’s Rural Churches: Historic Treasures or Relics of the Past? lecture
Sonny Seals and George Hart discuss their book Historic Rural Churches of Georgia, a co-publication of Georgia Humanities and the University of Georgia Press.
This is a community event.

Goodrich C. White Lecture 2017: Junot Diaz
2017-04-12 19:30 - 20:30 | Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts, Emory University, 1700 North Decatur Rd. NE Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, 30322, United States
Goodrich C. White Lecture 2017: Junot Diaz
Junot Diaz, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, MacArthur “Genius Grant” Fellow, and creative writing professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, will deliver Emory University’s Goodrich C. White lecture.
This is a community event.

Mill League Memories lecture
2017-04-09 14:30 - 15:30 | Crown Archives and Gardens, 715 Chattanooga Ave., Dalton, GA, 30720, United States
Mill League Memories lecture, April 9, 2017
Dr. Thomas Veve will discuss the role of mill village sports in the development of local sports programs, as well as the importance these leagues played in mill village life.
This lecture is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Southern Writers Onstage: Women Black and White
2017-04-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Balzer Theater at Herren’s, 84 Luckie Street, Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
Southern Writers Onstage: Women Black and White series
This series of readings/performances tells the story of the Southern American woman – black and white – through the writings of Southern American women. Atlanta actress Bernardine Mitchell presents Toni Morrison’s short story “Recitatif,” which chronicles the life stories of two girls, one white and one black. The girls are written without any race markers, leaving the reader to wonder. Southern Writers Onstage was developed by Dr. Pearl McHaney of Georgia State University.
This event is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Countdown to Zero: Defeating Polio
2017-04-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum, 441 Freedom Parkway, Atlanta, GA, 30307, United States
Countdown to Zero: Defeating Polio
The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum present a day devoted to the historic effort to wipe out polio. Tour the Countdown to Zero: Defeating Disease exhibition; watch a performance of Franklin Roosevelt, polio’s most famous victim; meet the last March of Dimes poster child, Pam Henry, and see a film about her life; and hear author Kaye Lanning Minchew discuss her book, A President in Our Midst: Franklin Delano Roosevelt in Georgia, a co-publication of Georgia Humanities and the University of Georgia Press.
Admission for adults is $6. Children 16 and under are free.
This is a community event.
