National History Day Georgia: Northwest Georgia Regional Contest
2026-02-28 | Kennesaw State University, 1000 Chastain Rd., Kennesaw, GA, 30144, United States
National History Day (NHD) Georgia is a program of Georgia Humanities and LaGrange College. NHD encourages middle and high school students to engage more deeply in historical research and analysis. The Northwest Georgia Regional Contest at Kennesaw State University is one of nine regional contests that precede the annual State Contest.
If you are a historian, museum professional, humanities scholar, or educator and are interested in volunteering to judge at the regional contest, register here.
Visit lagrange.edu/nhd for more information on the NHD Georgia program.

Dr. Lisa Bratton - The Legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen
2026-03-01 14:00 (America/New_York) | First United Methodist Church, Family Life Center, 206 S. McDougald Ave, Pine Mountain, GA, 31822, United States
Dr. Lisa Bratton, associate professor at Tuskegee University and former historian with the National Park Service, will provide a comprehensive look at Georgians who served among the Tuskegee Airmen, tracing the Airmen’s domestic and overseas experiences, the roles of women, the program’s development and personal insights drawn from Dr. Bratton’s interviews.

Preserving Family Collections - Presented by David Owings
2026-03-02 19:00 | Connley Building, 126 E Johnston St., Forsyth, GA, 31029, United States
Join the Monroe County Historical Society on March 2, 2026 for our program Preserving Family Collections. Our guest speaker is David Owings, Head of Archives and Special Collections at Columbus State University. David will discuss steps you can take at home to help preserve your family treasures for future generations.

Georgia's Fall Line
2026-03-03 09:00 - 2026-08-02 17:00 | Columbus Museum, 1251 Wynnton Road, Columbus, 31906, United States
Columbus sits at the southeastern United States’ fall line, a geological boundary marked by rapid changes in elevation. Near rivers, this natural feature results in rapids that southern entrepreneurs have sought to harness for more than 200 years.
Georgia’s fall line cuts the state nearly in half, running from Augusta south through Macon and Columbus. The effects of this feature generated economic and cultural similarities that continue to be seen today, even as each city sought to forge its own path.
Georgia’s Fall Line spotlights Georgia’s Fall Line cities, highlighting the key role that manufacturing, textile mills, and the U.S. military played in each community, as well as the importance of trade and transportation networks in economic development. Once seen only as industrial cities, the exhibition situates Georgia’s Fall Line communities and their contributions within the state’s broader history. In addition to spotlighting The Columbus Museum’s collection, it features objects and images from institutions throughout the state such as the Augusta Museum of History, the Morris Museum of Art, and the Middle Georgia Archives.
This project is supported by Georgia Humanities, in partnership with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, through funding from the Georgia General Assembly.

National History Day Georgia: Augusta University Regional Contest
2026-03-07 | Augusta University – Summerville Campus, 2500 Walton Way, Summerville, GA, 30904
National History Day (NHD) Georgia is a program of Georgia Humanities and LaGrange College. NHD encourages middle and high school students to engage more deeply in historical research and analysis. The Augusta University Regional Contest is one of nine regional contests that precede the annual State Contest.
If you are a historian, museum professional, humanities scholar, or educator and are interested in volunteering to judge at the regional contest, register here.
Visit lagrange.edu/nhd for more information on the NHD Georgia program.

National History Day Georgia: Coastal Georgia Regional Contest
2026-03-07 | Savannah-Chatham County Public School System
National History Day (NHD) Georgia is a program of Georgia Humanities and LaGrange College. NHD encourages middle and high school students to engage more deeply in historical research and analysis. The Coastal Georgia Regional Contest is one of nine regional contests that precede the annual State Contest.
Visit lagrange.edu/nhd for more information on the NHD Georgia program.

National History Day Georgia: Henry County Regional Contest
2026-03-07 08:00 - 15:00 | Excel Academy, 330 Tomlinson St, McDonough, GA, 30253, United States
National History Day (NHD) Georgia is a program of Georgia Humanities and LaGrange College. NHD encourages middle and high school students to engage more deeply in historical research and analysis. The Henry County Regional Contest is one of nine regional contests that precede the annual State Contest.
If you are a historian, museum professional, humanities scholar, or educator and are interested in volunteering to judge at the regional contest, register here.
Visit lagrange.edu/nhd for more information on the NHD Georgia program.

Revolution on the Coast: A 250th Celebration - First Oval Office Project of the Museum of the American Revolution
2026-03-14 10:00 - 2026-03-15 17:00 | Gascoigne Bluff Park, 1000 Arthur J Moore Dr, St. Simons Island, GA, 31522, United States
Coastal Georgia Historical Society invites history lovers of all ages to the beautiful Golden Isles for a special Semiquincentennial experience: Revolution on the Coast: A 250th Celebration March 9-15, 2026.
The main event is the First Oval Office Project of the Museum of the American Revolution, which will bring a replica of George Washington’s Revolutionary War tent—the mobile command center of the Continental Army—to St. Simons Island. The project also includes other tents like common soldiers’ tents and a dining tent, as well as costumed interpreters, that will reveal the experiences of those who served and sacrificed during the war. General George Washington’s original sleeping and office tent from the Revolutionary War is on permanent display at the Museum of the American Revolution in historic Philadelphia.
In addition, CGHS will provide complementary experiential programming during the weekend, such as silhouette drawing, quill writing, tricorn hat making, archaeology digs, and more. This will be the first time this special program has visited the state of Georgia, providing a wonderful opportunity to engage with the deeply significant and perennially relevant history of the American Revolution.
While week-day programming is priced per program, the First Oval Office weekend event is free. Registration and Check In is required.

Culloden: 250 Years of American Independence, Part I
2026-03-14 12:00 - 16:00 | Monroe County History Museum, 126 E Johnston St, Forsyth, GA, 31029, United States
Join the Monroe County Historical Society as we kick off America’s 250th Anniversary with the grand opening of Culloden: 250 Years of American Independence. Step back in time to explore the revolutionary sparks that transformed Georgia and Monroe County. This epic journey is told through the eyes of Culloden—one of Monroe County’s oldest settlements.
Don’t miss the Grand Ribbon Cutting with live bagpipes on March 14th at 2 PM. Enjoy free admission, light refreshments, and a front-row seat to our nation’s heritage.
This project is supported by Georgia Humanities, in partnership with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, through funding from the Georgia General Assembly.

Culloden: 250 Years of American Independence, Part 2
2026-03-15 12:00 - 16:00 | Monroe County History Museum, 126 E Johnston St, Forsyth, GA, 31029, United States
Join the Monroe County Historical Society as we kick off America’s 250th Anniversary with the grand opening of Culloden: 250 Years of American Independence. Step back in time to explore the revolutionary sparks that transformed Georgia and Monroe County. This epic journey is told through the eyes of Culloden—one of Monroe County’s oldest settlements.
This project is supported by Georgia Humanities, in partnership with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, through funding from the Georgia General Assembly.

Dial A Memory: Your Story - Our History
2026-03-19 18:00 | Newnan-Coweta History Center, 74 Jackson Street, Newnan, GA, 30263, United States
Join the Newnan Coweta History Center on Thursday, March 19th at 6:00 pm for an exciting new oral history program, “Dial A Memory: Your Story-Our History.”The official unveiling of this project will be held at the Newnan Campus of UWG and will include a sneak peek at the Oral History Phone Booth and a chance to listen to a few of the collected stories.Come and enjoy this free event, which includes an opening reception, lecture, and door prizes!
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Revival: Lost Southern Voices - Keynote
2026-03-19 19:00 | Decatur Library, 215 Sycamore Street, Decatur, GA, 30030
Revival: Lost Southern Voices, a festival for readers, celebrates historically excluded, erased, or marginalized Southern voices. During this annual conference, invited presenters discuss Southern authors or artists whose works are out-of-print or otherwise do not receive the attention they deserve. We invite the public, scholars, students, writers, and inquisitive readers to join the conversation as we continue to discover and revive these Lost Southern Voices.
Keynote Event: Shining a Light in the Dungeon: Honoring Unappreciated Voices in the Hip Hop South
Regina Bradley in conversation with Monica Weatherly
Followed by a light reception
Register for the Keynote here.

Revival: Lost Southern Voices - Panels
2026-03-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Decatur Library, 215 Sycamore Street, Decatur, GA, 30030
Revival: Lost Southern Voices, a festival for readers, celebrates historically excluded, erased, or marginalized Southern voices. During this annual conference, invited presenters discuss Southern authors or artists whose works are out-of-print or otherwise do not receive the attention they deserve. We invite the public, scholars, students, writers, and inquisitive readers to join the conversation as we continue to discover and revive these Lost Southern Voices.
Panel 1: 1:00 p.m. ET
A Revival in Stories: The Craft of Southern Historical Fiction
Carolyn Curry
Tony Grooms
Moderated by Jessica Handler
Register for Panel 1 here.
Panel 2: 3:00 p.m. ET
Lost Cherokee Voices
Vivian Mary Carroll
Donna Coffey Little
Moderated by Jeff Bishop
Register for Panel 2 here.

Revival: Lost Southern Voices - Panels Day 2
2026-03-21 13:00 - 16:00 | Decatur Library, 215 Sycamore Street, Decatur, GA, 30030
Revival: Lost Southern Voices, a festival for readers, celebrates historically excluded, erased, or marginalized Southern voices. During this annual conference, invited presenters discuss Southern authors or artists whose works are out-of-print or otherwise do not receive the attention they deserve. We invite the public, scholars, students, writers, and inquisitive readers to join the conversation as we continue to discover and revive these Lost Southern Voices.
Panel 3: 1:00 p.m. ET
Historical Recipes: Preserving Georgia’s Foodways and Stories
Valerie Frey in conversation with Gina Flowers
Register for Panel 3 here.
Panel 4: 3:00 p.m. ET
Beyond Bars: Celebrating Incarcerated Voices through Creative Writing Courses
Nellie Cox
Cameron Ervin
Beth Gylys
Katherine Perry
Moderated by: Andy Rogers
Register for Panel 4 here.

National History Day Georgia: South Metro Regional Contest
2026-03-28 | Rockdale Career Academy, 2064 Culpepper Dr SW, Conyers, GA, 30094, United States
National History Day (NHD) Georgia is a program of Georgia Humanities and LaGrange College. NHD encourages middle and high school students to engage more deeply in historical research and analysis. The South Metro Regional Contest is one of nine regional contests that precede the annual State Contest.
If you are a historian, museum professional, humanities scholar, or educator and are interested in volunteering to judge at the regional contest, register here.
Visit lagrange.edu/nhd for more information on the NHD Georgia program.

Reckoning with Remus: Reinterpreting The Wren's Nest
2026-03-28 14:00 | The Wren’s Nest, 1050 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW, Atlanta, 30310, United States
Join The Wren’s Nest in Atlanta as they unveil a new tour reexamining the Brer Rabbit stories, their West African origins, and the people who first shared them. This launch event features a community conversation about the museum’s reinterpretation project, followed by a guided tour highlighting the home’s evolving history and its role in Atlanta’s changing cultural landscape.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Stars, Stripes and Self-Expression Teen Art Contest Registration
2026-04-06 19:30 - 2026-05-01 21:30 | Clayton County Library Headquarters, 865 Battle Creek Road, Jonesboro, GA, 30236, United States
Contest Theme: The American Revolution: Then vs. Now.
This program is funded by an America 250 grant from Georgia Humanities.

National History Day Georgia: State Contest
2026-04-18 | LaGrange College, 601 Broad St., LaGrange, GA, 30240, United States
National History Day (NHD) Georgia is a program of Georgia Humanities and LaGrange College. NHD encourages middle and high school students to engage more deeply in historical research and analysis. The State Contest, held at LaGrange College on April 18, showcases the best student work from across the state, as more than 500 students in grades 6-12 present their entries to volunteer expert judges. Students have the opportunity to advance beyond the state-level contest and represent Georgia at the national NHD contest in June.
It takes more than 130 judges to make the State Contest happen. If you are a historian, museum professional, humanities scholar, or educator and are interested in volunteering to judge at the regional contest, please consider registering here.
Visit lagrange.edu/nhd for more information on the NHD Georgia program.

Porch Songs & Public Voices Festival
2026-04-18 12:00 - 22:00 | Downtown Hartwell, 57 Depot St, Hartwell, GA, 30643, United States
Featuring all-day exhibits and shows at High Cotton Music Hall, Hart County Community Theatre, Hartwell Art Center, and MORE! Performers include Mojo on Max and the Hot Dam Blues Band as well as storytellers and artists from local Cherokee historians and demonstrations from UGA on quilting in early America.
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.

Gordon Johnson - A River Runs Through Us: Stories From Georgia Watersheds
2026-04-20 18:30 | Joan P. Garner Library at Ponce De Leon, 980 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE, Atlanta, 30306, United States
Join us for a special program from author Gordon Johnston, a Georgia Humanities Circuit speaker. A narrative performance blending ecology, history, and personal story to explore how Georgia’s waterways shape memory, community, and imagination across generations. This program is supported by the Friends of the Ponce Library.

Educators Professional Development Workshop (1)
2026-04-21 09:00 - 15:00 | Putnam County Annex Building – County Commission Room, 117 Putnam Dr. (main entrance facing HWY 441), Eatonton, 31024, United States
Educators are invited to a workshop on how to integrate economics into lesson plans (grades 3-12) for America 250 and Voices and Votes. Hosted by the Georgia Council for Economic Development.
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.

Voice n' Verse - The Revolution Edition
2026-04-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Clayton County Library Headquarters, 865 Battle Creek Road, Jonesboro, GA, 30236, United States
Join us for a night of poetry, music, laughter and creativity! Create your own Hamilton-inspired piece to celebrate America 250 in your own special way.
This program is funded by an America 250 grant from Georgia Humanities.

Educators Professional Development Workshop (2)
2026-04-22 09:00 - 15:00 | Putnam County Annex Building – County Commission Room, 117 Putnam Dr. (main entrance facing HWY 441), Eatonton, 31024, United States

Educators Professional Development Workshop (3)
2026-04-23 09:00 - 15:00 | Putnam County Annex Building – County Commission Room, 117 Putnam Dr. (main entrance facing HWY 441), Eatonton, 31024, United States

Voices and Votes Exhibit Opening: Eatonton
2026-04-25 17:30 - 19:00 | Putnam County Annex Building – County Commission Room, 117 Putnam Dr. (main entrance facing HWY 441), Eatonton, 31024, United States
Voices and Votes opens in Eatonton for America250—explore U.S. democracy’s past, present, and future at this Smithsonian exhibition.

Step into the story of American democracy at Voices and Votes: Democracy in America, a Smithsonian traveling exhibition opening in Eatonton for America250. Explore how citizens have shaped the nation—from the Revolution and suffrage to civil rights and today’s civic life—through engaging displays and local perspectives.
Join us for the opening evening featuring a special conversation with Governor Nathan Deal and Representative Calvin Smyre, moderated by Dr. Cathy Cox.
Throughout the exhibition’s six-week run, enjoy a full lineup of community events including panel discussions, readings, art exhibits, and more. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, educator, or curious community member, this experience invites you to reflect on what democracy means today and how you can take part.
The event is free, but space is limited. Reserve your tickets here

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.

Muscogee Ancestral Lands in West Georgia: A Public Humanities Event
2026-04-29 15:00 - 20:00 | Ingram Library, University of West Georgia, 1601 Maple Street, Carrollton, GA, 30118, United States
Join the West Georgia community for a meaningful exploration of the Muscogee (Creek)
people’s enduring connection to this land. As we mark 200 years since the forced removal of
the Muscogee people and the founding of Carroll and Coweta counties, scholars, cultural
leaders, and Muscogee community voices come together to share powerful stories, maps,
primary sources, and oral histories that illuminate our region’s Indigenous past and its living
legacy today.
All are invited—neighbors, families, students, educators, and history‑minded
community members—to learn, reflect, and honor the history that shapes where we live.
Attend one session or stay throughout the day—your engagement helps illuminate
the stories that shape West Georgia
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Red, White, and ’Cue: Georgia History Through Barbecue
2026-05-21 18:00 | McDonough Public Library, 1001 Florence McGarity Blvd, McDonough, 30252, United States
Celebrate National Barbecue Month with a flavorful journey through the traditions that shaped Georgia’s social and cultural landscape. Join Dr. James “Trae” Welborn III as he explores the fascinating civic history behind our stat’s favorite food, featuring delicious samples provided by Fresh Air BBQ.
This program was made possible by a grant from Georgia Humanities.
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Cars & Guitars
2026-05-23 10:00 - 14:00 | Hartwell, 185 West Franklin St, Hartwell, 30643, United States
Hartwell’s premier car show extravaganza! Featuring 150+ classic cars, this FREE event is the perfect way to kick off Memorial Day Weekend! This year’s special exhibit will feature the history of American migration and labor as it connects to the invention of the automobile.
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.

Haints, Saints & Sinners: The Timelessness of Gullah Geechee Culture and History
2026-05-31 14:00 | Greenville Methodist Church, 502 North Talbotton Street, Greenville, 30222, United States
Join us for what promises to be “a rich exploration of the enduring presence of Gullah Geechee communities in Georgia – their stories, spiritual traditions, cultural expressions and profound influence on the state’s identity.
Presenter: Dr. Joyce White
Assistant Professor of English and Scholar of Gullah Geechee Literature at Georgia Southern University
Made possible through the Georgia Humanities Georgia Circuit Speakers Bureau.
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Southern Lit Fest
2026-06-05 18:00 - 21:00 | The Berkley Social, 21 Jackson Street, Newnan, 30263, United States
Newnan Carnegie Library Foundation (NCLF) brings Southern LitFest to downtown Newnan every other year, and looks forward to holding the fourth LitFest in conjunction with the 250th birthday of the United States of America. Set for June 5-6, 2026, this edition of Southern LitFest carries the theme: Read All About It – Journalists turned Authors, Saluting the First Amendment.
The goal of this fan-favorite event is to foster a love of reading and showcase the many diverse programs the Carnegie offers free to patrons of all ages year-round. LitFest is made possible through grants and individual and business sponsors, enabling NCLF’s completely volunteer organization to financially and physically support programming our beloved Carnegie.
In 2024, LitFest attracted more than 1,000 people from 11 states and 54 cities. The 2026 LitFest promises to be just as entertaining and successful.
On June 5, we present three journalists-turned-authors with ties to Newnan: Angela McRae, Jeff Bishop and Kathryn Smith. Beth Neely, publisher of The Newnan Times-Herald, will moderate the panel discussion. Afterwards, authors will meet with guests and sell and sign their books. Hors d’oeuvres will be available along with a cash bar.
This program is funded by an America250 grant from Georgia Humanities.
