Georgia Humanities

Screening of "Saving the Chattahoochee"
2024-04-19 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Waller’s Coffee Shop, 240 DeKalb Industrial Way, Decatur, Georgia, 30033
During the 1990s, the Chattahoochee River was named the most endangered urban river in North America by American Rivers, a key conservation group. “Saving the Chattahoochee,” a new documentary by filmmaker Hal Jacobs, tells the story of the dedicated Atlanta women who fought to revive and protect the Chattahoochee River and its watershed.
This screening of “Saving the Chattahoochee” celebrates the achievements and legacy of several Atlanta women who have defended the river over the last 50 years.
“Saving the Chattahoochee” is sponsored by Georgia Humanities.

National History Day Georgia State Contest
2024-04-20 08:00 - 17:00 | LaGrange College, 601 Broad St., LaGrange, GA, 30240, United States
Students from across Georgia will gather at LaGrange College for the National History Day Georgia state competition.
National History Day Georgia is a program of Georgia Humanities and LaGrange College.

Film Screening: A President in Our Midst
2024-04-20 14:00 - 16:00 | John S. Burd Center for Performing Arts, 429 Academy St NE, Gainseville, Georgia, 30501
Northeast Georgia History Center will host a screening of A President in Our Midst: Franklin Delano Roosevelt in Georgia on April 20 at 2:00 pm at the John S. Burd Center for Performing Arts in Gainesville. A reception will follow at the Northeast Georgia History Center, located directly across the street

Screening of "Saving the Chattahoochee"
2024-04-22 19:00 - 23:00 | Georgia Public Broadcasting, GA, United States
During the 1990s, the Chattahoochee River was named the most endangered urban river in North America by American Rivers, a key conservation group. “Saving the Chattahoochee,” a new documentary by filmmaker Hal Jacobs, tells the story of the dedicated Atlanta women who fought to revive and protect the Chattahoochee River and its watershed.
Tune in on GPB-TV at 7:00 pm and 11:00 pm to celebrate the achievements and legacy of several Atlanta women who have defended the river over the last 50 years.
“Saving the Chattahoochee” is sponsored by Georgia Humanities.

Screening of "Saving the Chattahoochee"
2024-04-23 11:00 - 13:00 | LaGrange College, 601 Broad St., LaGrange, GA, 30240, United States

Playback & FastFORWARD
2024-04-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Martin Centre, 109 E Ashley St., Douglas, GA, 31533
The Coffee County Memory Project presents “Playback & FastFORWARD” at the Martin Centre in Douglas. Celebrating the voices of local oral history contributors who shared their firsthand experiences of school desegregation, the event features dramatic renditions, short documentaries, and a special performance by the Coffee High School Choir featuring anthems from schools closed during the desegregation and consolidation era.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Chattahoochee Valley Blues and Folk Musicians Exhibition Opening
2024-04-27 | Columbus Museum, 1251 Wynnton Road, Columbus, 31906, United States
The Columbus Museum opens its newest exhibit, “Chattahoochee Valley Blues and Folk Musicians,” on April 27. Celebrating the area’s rich musical heritage, the exhibit spotlights local artists like Gertrude “Ma” Rainey and Fletcher Henderson alongside various instruments, sheet music, and recordings spanning the blues, folk, R&B, and contemporary genres.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Krakin' Teet 'Cross Generations
2024-04-27 08:00 - 17:00
“Krak Teet” is a Geechee phrase meaning “to speak.” Krakin’ Teet ‘Cross Generations is a live interview of two local Gullah Geechee seniors by two teenagers. The roundtable talk will be recorded and repurposed as a YouTube and podcast episode.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Playback & FastFORWARD Workshops
2024-04-27 10:00 - 14:00 | Satilla Regional Library, 200 S Madison Ave, Douglas, Georgia, 31533
The Coffee County Memory Project will host two educational workshops at the Satilla Regional Library. Presented by Dr. Christopher Lawton and Dr. Catherine Meek, the workshops focus on incorporating oral histories into the curriculum and starting conversations on racial healing.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Screening of "Saving the Chattahoochee"
2024-05-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Hall County Library – Gainesville Downtown on the Square, 127 Main Street NW, Gainesville, Georgia, 30501
During the 1990s, the Chattahoochee River was named the most endangered urban river in North America by American Rivers, a key conservation group. “Saving the Chattahoochee,” a new documentary by filmmaker Hal Jacobs, tells the story of the dedicated Atlanta women who fought to revive and protect the Chattahoochee River and its watershed.
“Saving the Chattahoochee” is sponsored by Georgia Humanities.

"The Wash"
2024-06-07 - 2024-06-30 | Synchronicity Theatre, 1545 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Georgia, 30309
A new play by Kelundra Smith explores the untold story of Atlanta’s Washerwomen’s Strike of 1881, one of the largest interracial labor strikes of the era.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Juneteenth at the William Root House
2024-06-15 | William Root House, 80 N Marietta Parkway NW, Marietta, Georgia, 30060
Join the William Root House in Marietta for its annual Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 15. The event will include guided museum tours, living history demonstrations, storytelling, crafts, and more.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Juneteenth Walking Tours
2024-06-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Historic Oakland Cemetery, 248 Oakland Ave, SE, Atlanta, GA, 30312, United States
Take a Reconstruction-era tour of the African American Burial Grounds in Historic Oakland Cemetery, including stories of Black Atlantans who reconstructed their lives after emancipation and went on to shape Atlanta’s rich legacy of African American culture and achievement.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Lecture: "The Reuben Gay Place"
2024-06-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Historic Fayetteville Georgia Courthouse, Welcome Center 200 Courthouse Square, Fayetteville, Georgia, 30214
As part of Fayette County’s Juneteenth celebrations, a presentation titled “The Reuben Gay Place: A Georgia Black Farmer’s Legacy of Family, Faith, and Fortitude, 1882-1961” will trace the remarkable story of Reuben Gay, a formerly enslaved man who established a significant legacy through his land. The presentation will chart the evolution of the Reuben Gay Place into a vital community center and explore its role in shaping local Black culture.
Time to be announced closer to the event.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Kennesaw State University Civil Rights Educator Workshop
2024-06-24 - 2024-06-27 | Museum of History and Holocaust Education, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw, Georgia, 30144
The Kennesaw State University Museum of History and Holocaust Education—in collaboration with Georgia museums and historic sites such as the Oakland Cemetery and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights—is hosting a Civil Rights Educator Workshop. The four-day workshop will bring together over 40 teachers to deepen their understanding of and teaching methods for civil rights history.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Amaru's Awakening Heritage Reconnection Journey
2024-07-22, 2024-08-28 | Maya Heritage Center, 205 John Howard Way #446, Tifton, Georgia, 31794
The Maya Heritage Center will host a workshop series featuring authors and researchers to foster a greater understanding and appreciation of Mississippian and Maya culture.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

The History of Georgia Business with the UGA Libraries Special Collections
2024-07-30 | University of Georgia Special Collections Libraries, 300 South Hull Street, Athens, Georgia, 30602
The Georgia Council on Economic Education will host a professional development workshop for middle and high school history teachers at the Special Collections Library on the campus of the University of Georgia. Teachers will visit the UGA Special Collections Libraries to explore primary source documents that will help their students gain a deeper understanding of Georgia’s economic history.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Asian American Identities and Studies Consortium
2024-08-10 - 2024-08-11
Asian American Voices for Education will host a consortium for GA K-12 educators and Asian American leaders. Three K-12 experts will guide participants on Asian American identities, how Asian American studies began, and how it is currently and can be implemented today.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Screening of "Saving the Chattahoochee"
2024-08-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Gwinnett County Public Library – Lilburn Branch, 4817 Church St. NW, Lilburn, Georgia, 30047
During the 1990s, the Chattahoochee River was named the most endangered urban river in North America by American Rivers, a key conservation group. “Saving the Chattahoochee,” a new documentary by filmmaker Hal Jacobs, tells the story of the dedicated Atlanta women who fought to revive and protect the Chattahoochee River and its watershed.
This screening will be followed by a talkback with Sally Bethea.
“Saving the Chattahoochee” is sponsored by Georgia Humanities.

Screening of "Saving the Chattahoochee"
2024-08-20 | University of Georgia Special Collections Libraries, 300 South Hull Street, Athens, Georgia, 30602
During the 1990s, the Chattahoochee River was named the most endangered urban river in North America by American Rivers, a key conservation group. “Saving the Chattahoochee,” a new documentary by filmmaker Hal Jacobs, tells the story of the dedicated Atlanta women who fought to revive and protect the Chattahoochee River and its watershed.
More details to come.
“Saving the Chattahoochee” is sponsored by Georgia Humanities.

Sidney's Salon Featuring Author Tony Barnhart
2024-08-22 17:30 - 19:00 | Historic Macon Foundation, 950 THIRD ST., Macon, Georgia, 31201
Join the Historic Macon Foundation for a presentation given by Tony Barnhart, author of “The 19 of Greene: Football, Friendship, and Change in the Fall of 1970.” Pre-registration is encouraged!
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Presidential Picks Book Club
2024-09-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Columbus Public Library, 3000 Macon Road, Columbus, Georgia, 31906
The Chattahoochee Valley Libraries Presidential Picks Book Club will read and discuss James Madison: A Biography by Ralph Ketcham, as part of their “Constitution and Me” program series.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Screening of "Saving the Chattahoochee"
2024-09-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Emory University Oxford College, 801 Emory Street, Oxford, Georgia, 30054
During the 1990s, the Chattahoochee River was named the most endangered urban river in North America by American Rivers, a key conservation group. Saving the Chattahoochee, a new documentary by filmmaker Hal Jacobs, tells the story of the dedicated Atlanta women who fought to revive and protect the Chattahoochee River and its watershed.
The screening will be held in Humanities Hall, Room 202.
Saving the Chattahoochee is sponsored by Georgia Humanities.

Monday at the Movies: The Constitution
2024-09-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Columbus Public Library, 3000 Macon Road, Columbus, Georgia, 31906
As part of their “Constitution and Me” program series, join the Chattahoochee Valley Libraries for a screening of the film What the Constitution Means To Me.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Constitution Movie Night: "My Name is Pauli Murray"
2024-09-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Mildred L. Terry Public Library, 640 Veterans Parkway, Columbus, Georgia, 31901
Join the Chattahoochee Valley Libraries to learn about Pauli Murray, a non-binary lawyer, advocate, poet, and priest who contributed to the Civil Rights and gender equality movements, as part of their “Constitution and Me” program series.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Constitution Week: Do I Have the Right?
2024-09-11 16:00 - 17:00 | South Columbus Public Library, 1973 Torch Hill Road, Columbus, Georgia, 31903
As part of their “Constitution and Me” program series, join the Chattahoochee Valley Libraries to test your knowledge of constitutional rights with fun trivia provided by iCivics.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

The Constitution and Hollywood: "Selma"
2024-09-12 11:00 - 12:30 | North Columbus Public Library, 5689 Armour Road, Columbus, Georgia, 31909
As part of their “Constitution and Me” program series, join the Chattahoochee Valley Libraries for a screening of Ava DuVernay’s Selma, the dramatization of the dramatic confrontation and march for civil rights in Alabama in 1965.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Sidney's Salon Featuring Author Paul Pressley
2024-09-12 17:30 - 19:00 | Historic Macon Foundation, 950 THIRD ST., Macon, Georgia, 31201
Join the Historic Macon Foundation for a presentation given by Paul Pressley, author of A Southern Underground Railroad Black Georgians and the Promise of Spanish Florida and Indian Country. Pre-registration is encouraged!
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

The Historic Harrington School 100th Anniversary
2024-09-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Historic Harrington School Cultural Center, 291 S. Harrington Rd., St. Simons Island, GA, 31522
The Saint Simons African American Heritage Coalition celebrates the 100th Anniversary of the Historic Harrington School with a new exhibit exploring the history of the Harrington Hall Plantation up to the current density, development, and land ownership changes from predominantly black ownership to white ownership.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.
