"Jackie Robinson: His Life and Legacy" lecture Jackie Robinson biographer Dr. Arnold Rampersad of Stanford University will deliver a lecture in conjunction with the Jackie Robinson: Baseball and Civil Rights Pioneer exhibition. *Special parking available in the Townsend Center gated lot beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Georgia Women of Achievement 2017 induction ceremony Georgia Women of Achievement will celebrate the lives of three trailblazing women: Carolyn Mackenzie Carter (1919-2010), Clermont Huger Lee (1914-2006), and Lucile Nix (1903-1968). Ruth Knox, president of Wesleyan College and a member of the Georgia Humanities board of directors, will deliver the keynote address. Seating is limited. […]
National History Day regional competition: Georgia College National History Day students will gather at Georgia College for the regional contest. 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 […]
Preserving Your Photographs: Handling, Caring for, and Storing Your Family Photographs lecture Conservator Stephanie Watkins discusses photo preservation. This is a community event.
National History Day regional competition: Kennesaw State University National History Day students will gather at Kennesaw State University for the regional contest. 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, […]
Jackie Robinson: Baseball and Civil Rights Pioneer exhibition, February 20 - March 17, 2017 This exhibition focuses on Jackie Robinson's life, courage, and triumphs, both on the baseball field and in his civil rights work. This exhibition is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.
A President in Our Midst: Franklin Delano Roosevelt in Georgia Author Kaye Lanning Minchew will discuss and sign her book, A President in Our Midst: Franklin Delano Roosevelt in Georgia, a co-publication of Georgia Humanities and the University of Georgia Press, at the meeting of the Josiah Tattnall Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Books […]
Forum: Rural Churches of Georgia Author George Hart will speak about Historic Rural Churches of Georgia, a co-publication of Georgia Humanities and the University of Georgia Press, and the movement to document and preserve rural churches across the state.
National History Day regional competition: Coastal Georgia Historical Society National History Day students will gather at the Coastal Georgia Historical Society for the regional contest. 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 […]
Young Arts Patrons' Carson McCullers's Columbus Scavenger Hunt Participants will meet at the museum to receive scavenger hunt clues that will introduce them to Carson McCullers's Columbus through significant landmarks. They will meet back at the museum for coffee and music from McCullers's era. This event is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.
