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. […]
Contest Theme: The American Revolution: Then vs. Now. This program is funded by an America 250 grant from Georgia Humanities.
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
