"We Neighbors Should Meet Together" Exhibit
2025-04-05 09:00 - 2025-06-28 16:00 (America/New_York) | Funk Heritage Center, 7300 Reinhardt College Cir, Waleska, Georgia, 30183
Come and see an exhibit in honor of more than two centuries of Cherokee-Moravian cultural exchange.

Spring Place & Oochgeelogy: Moravian Missions Among the Cherokee
2025-04-05 14:00 - 15:30 | Funk Heritage Center, 7300 Reinhardt College Cir, Waleska, Georgia, 30183
Presented by Wanda Patterson, “Spring Place & Oochgeelogy” tells the dramatic story of the first missionary group to be permitted to establish schools and mission stations in the Cherokee Nation–the Moravians. The lecture will focus on the origins and development of Moravian missionary activity in the Cherokee Nation, highlighting the patterns of cross-cultural exchange between Moravian missionaries and the Cherokee at the Spring Place and Oochgeelogy mission stations in present-day Chatworth and Calhoun, GA.

Ocmulgee Rising: A Celebration of Muscogee Creativity with Joy Harjo
2025-04-24 11:00 - 12:30 | Middle Georgia State University, 5098 Romeiser Dr, Macon, Georgia
Georgia Humanities invites you to join us for Ocmulgee Rising: A Celebration of Muscogee Creativity featuring Joy Harjo—acclaimed poet, musician, and the first Native American U.S. Poet Laureate. This event is presented in partnership with Middle Georgia State University, the Ocmulgee Mounds Association, the Georgia Council for the Arts, and the National Humanities Center.

National History Day Georgia State Contest
2025-04-26 08:00 - 17:00 | LaGrange College, 601 Broad St., LaGrange, GA, 30240, United States
Georgia 6-12 grade students will gather to present their History Day projects and compete their way toward the National History Day contest in College Park, Maryland in June.

Building Community Hubs: The Vital Role of Local Atlanta Businesses in Asian American Cultural Exchange
2025-05-03 13:30 - 15:30 | Emory University Goizueta Business School, 1300 Clifton Rd NE, Atlanta, Georgia, 30322
Join the Georgia Asian American Community Archives Initiative for a panel featuring three local Atlanta area community advocates who will share their experiences and reflections on the role of Asian American businesses in fostering a sense of community and belonging.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

African American Education in Jim Crow Era Brunswick: Creating a Community in a Segregated City
2025-05-24 10:00 - 18:00 | Brunswick-Glynn County Library, 208 Gloucester Street, Brunswick, Georgia, 31520
Presented by the Coastal African American Historic Preservation Commission, a new exhibit explores segregated education in Brunswick from Reconstruction to 1970. The community is also invited to participate in a corresponding “Scan Day” that allows them to bring important materials to the event that they would like to have digitally preserved.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Reading and Discussion of "Queen Bess"
2025-05-25 16:00 - 17:30 | Delta Flight Museum, 1060 Delta Blvd. Building B, Atlanta, GA, 30354, United States
Join Théâtre du Rêve for a workshop presentation of Queen Bess: A Bessie Coleman Story, a new play by Amina S. McIntyre commissioned in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Coleman’s death (April 30, 2026). Bessie Coleman lived in the early 1900s as a mixed-race Black and Native American woman. Due to Jim Crow restrictions and gender discrimination in the U.S., she earned her pilot’s license (the first ever earned by a Black woman or a Native American, and the first international license earned by any American) by teaching herself French and then traveling to France to study. More than 100 years later, her resourcefulness and accomplishments tell a story that continues to challenge and inspire.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

African American Education in Jim Crow Era Brunswick: Creating a Community in a Segregated City
2025-06-21 10:00 - 18:00 | Selden Park, 100 Genoa Martin Dr, Brunswick, GA, 31520

Pathways to Preservation: Georgia Black History Trails
2025-06-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Greater Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 3000 12th Avenue, Columbus, Georgia, 31904
Join our partners at the Chipley Historical Center for a statewide gathering of grassroots organizations, preservationists, historians, educators, archivists, and citizens coming together to launch the Georgia Black History Trail Initiative.
This community session marks the inaugural effort to connect and preserve Black heritage sites, stories, and legacies across the state.

Introduction of Amaru’s Adventures with Mississippian and Mesoamerican Art
2025-06-23 08:00 - 2025-06-26 12:00 | Annie Belle Clark Elementary School, Tifton, Georgia, 31793
The Maya Heritage Center is offering an educational and artistic program designed to introduce Tift County students in grades K–8 to their Mesoamerican heritage while also exploring Mississippian culture and Indigenous history in the Southeast.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

NHD Georgia "Essentials" Mini Workshop
2025-07-15 08:00 - 2025-07-17 12:00 | Virtual Program
The NHD Georgia “Essentials” workshop focuses on introducing (or refreshing) the fundamental elements of National History Day, including structure, components, and classroom adaptability. The workshop will cover the 25-26 National History Day theme, research tools and analysis, and category/project completion.
During this online workshop, time will also be dedicated to the creation of tools teachers can use in their classroom to help their students with what is often the most difficult step in a history day project: getting started. The goal is for teachers to leave the workshop comfortable with the program, its components, and the theme, and ready to discuss it with their students.

Quilts, Collages, & Driftwood
2025-07-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Union Brothers and Sisters Mission Hall, GA HWY 99 N Meridian, Meridian, Georgia, 31305
Join Heritage Works Inc. and the Original Hudson Homes Society for a hands-on art and preservation workshop in the community of Meridian. Bring fabrics, magazines, or mementos to contribute to this unique community storytelling project.

Unsung Heroes: African-American Soldiers in Sherman's Army
2025-08-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Switzer Library, 266 Roswell St NE, Marietta, Georgia, 30060
For generations, history books have overlooked a crucial truth: African-American soldiers served alongside Sherman’s Army during the Civil War. Join the Cobb County Public Libraries for a series of presentations by local historian Brad Quinlin that explore the names, faces, and experiences of these forgotten soldiers. A companion exhibit will also be on display.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Unsung Heroes: African-American Soldiers in Sherman's Army
2025-09-03 18:00 - 19:00 | South Cobb Regional Library, 805 Clay Rd, Mableton, GA, 30126, United States

Dahlonega Discovery Trails, Choose your Own Adventure: Scavenger Hunts and Geocaching
2025-09-20 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-15 10:00 - 14:00 | University of North Georgia, Vickery House, W Main St, Dahlonega, GA, 30533
Join the Appalachian Studies Center at the University of North Georgia for two events at the UNG Vickery House on the Dahlonega campus: September 20th from 10 am-12 pm for UNG Family Day with concerts from Georgia Pick & Bow and the unveiling of our first Dahlonega Discovery Trails Scavenger Hunt, and a second celebration October 15th from 10 am-12 pm for our second Scavenger Hunt “For Serious Adventurers Only”!
The Dahlonega Discovery Trails Scavenger Hunt was supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Amaru’s Artistic Odyssey: Bridging Mesoamerican and Mississippian Heritage
2025-09-27 14:00 - 17:00 | Fulwood Park, 817 Prince Ave, Tifton, Georgia, 31794
Join the Maya Heritage Center at Fiesta del Pueblo, where local students will present their best crafts and engage in community engagement.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Decatur Book Festival
2025-10-04 10:00 - 17:00 | Decatur, GA, GA, United States
The Decatur Book Festival returns to Decatur Square October 3-4, 2025. The event will feature author talks, readings, panel discussions, children’s sessions, and vendor fair, with keynote presentations by Saeed Jones and Angie Thomas. All sessions are free to the public.
This event is sponsored by Georgia Humanities. Come see us at the vendor fair on October 4!

Unsung Heroes: African-American Soldiers in Sherman's Army
2025-10-07 18:00 - 19:00 | West Cobb Regional Library, 1750 Dennis Kemp Ln NW, Kennesaw, Georgia, 30152

Amplify: Author Talk with Jon Goode
2025-10-09 18:30 - 20:30 | CMII, 25 Park Place Northeast, Atlanta, Georgia, 30303
Join the Atlanta Department of City Planning for an evening of conversation with Emmy-nominated spoken-word poet and author Jon Goode. Goode, known for his thoughtful and intentional lyricism, will delve into the inspirations behind his works and his journey as a writer and performer. He will be interviewed by Brennen Collins, Associate Director and Academic Professional at Georgia State University.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

The Rocket Men Pre-Show Talk: The History of Dora-Mittelbau Concentration Camp
2025-10-12 15:30 - 16:30 | Synchronicity Theatre, 1545 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Georgia, 30309
Join Synchronicity Theatre for three pre-show talks that explore where science meets the stage, and the complex moral history of the U.S. space program. Each discussion connects with Synchronicity’s production of Crystal Skillman’s The Rocket Men.
The first discussion panel, led by University of Alabama–Huntsville history professor Molly Wilkinson, will examine the history of the Dora-Mittelbau concentration camp and the lessons it holds for today. The discussion will take place from 3:30 – 4:30 pm, followed by a performance at 5:00 pm.
This program series is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

The Rocket Men Pre-Show Talk: Jewish Experience and History in the South
2025-10-19 15:30 - 16:30 | Synchronicity Theatre, 1545 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Georgia, 30309
Join Synchronicity Theatre for three pre-show talks that explore where science meets the stage, and the complex moral history of the U.S. space program. Each discussion connects with Synchronicity’s production of Crystal Skillman’s The Rocket Men.
The second panel will explore the Jewish experience and history in the South, with a focus on how personal relationships intersect with political and humanitarian accountability. The conversation will feature Sandy Berman, founding archivist of the William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum and author of several books, including Whitewashed. The discussion will take place from 3:30 – 4:30 pm, followed by a performance at 5:00 pm.
This program series is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Poe Revisited - New Examinations of Poe's Prose and Poetry
2025-10-22 09:15 - 10:15, 2025-10-29 09:15 - 10:15 | The Learning Center of Senior Citizens, Inc., 3025 Bull Street, Savannah, GA, 31405, United States
Join poet Laura Davenport and The Learning Center’s founding director Roger Smith for five guided reading sessions that delve into the life and works of Edgar Allan Poe—magazine editor and critic, accomplished poet and storyteller, trailblazer in science fiction, and the inventor of detective fiction. Though his life was brief, Poe’s influence on American literature has endured for generations. These sessions will bring new life to his prose and poetry, offering participants fresh insights into the mind of a literary genius. (The cost is $40 for all five sessions).
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Edgar Allan Poe in His Times and Ours
2025-10-23 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual Program
Could Edgar Allan Poe see into the future? His life and times included major literary landmarks, of course, and he pioneered brand new genres: gothic, horror, crime, and science fiction. Not only have these innovations endured, they have anticipated our own times and preoccupations, creating real connections between Poe’s classic works and today’s novels, films, and television programs. Join the Learning Center at Senior Citizens Inc. and Michigan State Professor Stephen Rachman for a virtual lecture on America’s master of mystery.
The program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

The Rocket Men Pre-Show Talk: Ethics, Complicity, and History
2025-10-26 16:00 - 16:30 | Synchronicity Theatre, 1545 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Georgia, 30309
Join Synchronicity Theatre for three pre-show talks that explore where science meets the stage, and the complex moral history of the U.S. space program. Each discussion connects with Synchronicity’s production of Crystal Skillman’s The Rocket Men.
The third and final program, Ethics, Complicity, and History, will feature Paul Root Wolpe, Raymond F. Schinazi Distinguished Research Chair of Jewish Bioethics at Emory University and head of the planned Center for Conflict Transformation, Mediation, Civic Dialogue, and Peacebuilding. The evening will begin with a talk from 4:00 – 4:30 pm, followed by a performance at 5:00 pm, and a post-show reflection and discusssion.
This program series is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Amaru’s Artistic Odyssey: Hangout Program
2025-10-29 20:00 - 21:30 | Virtual Program
The Maya Heritage Center presents a virtual hangout with Dr. Lilia Fernandez. She will discuss artistic expression by exploring traditional Maya crafts, arts, and creative activities.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Unsung Heroes: African-American Soldiers in Sherman's Army
2025-11-03 14:00 - 15:00 | Mountain View Regional Library, 3320 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta, Georgia, 30066

Poe Revisited - New Examinations of Poe's Prose and Poetry
2025-11-05 09:15 - 10:15 | The Learning Center of Senior Citizens, Inc., 3025 Bull Street, Savannah, GA, 31405, United States
Join poet Laura Davenport and The Learning Center’s founding director Roger Smith for five guided reading sessions that delve into the life and works of Edgar Allan Poe—magazine editor and critic, accomplished poet and storyteller, trailblazer in science fiction, and the inventor of detective fiction. Though his life was brief, Poe’s influence on American literature has endured for generations. These sessions will bring new life to his prose and poetry, offering participants fresh insights into the mind of a literary genius.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Amplify: City Planning, Historic Preservation, and Public Spaces
2025-11-10 18:30 - 20:30 | Constellations, 135 Auburn Ave NE Suite 201, Atlanta, Georgia, 30303
Join the Atlanta Department of City Planning for an engaging evening with award-winning author, preservationist, and cultural developer Gene Kansas as he discusses his acclaimed book, Civil Sights: Sweet Auburn, a Journey Through Atlanta’s National Treasure. Kansas will be interviewed by Brennen Collins, Associate Director and Academic Professional at Georgia State University. Following the talk, enjoy a brief, guided tour highlighting key historical landmarks within Sweet Auburn, bringing the narratives from “Civil Sights” to life.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.
