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, […]
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, […]
Guest Speaker Dr. Greg Brooking will provide a fresh examination of Georgia's last royal governor, revealing how loyalism, diplomacy, and political tension shaped the colony in the turbulent years preceding the Revolution. This program is funded by an America250 grant from Georgia Humanities.
Don't miss out on this captivating episode of our podcast. Join us as we delve deep into a discussion surrounding the ideals of the nation's Founding Fathers and the contrast of today. This program is funded by an America250 grant from Georgia Humanities.
The American Revolution is often told through familiar stories but the reality in the South was far more complex. Join us as we welcome Dr. Adam Tate of Clayton State University for an engaging talk that explores the myths, overlooked events, and diverse perspectives that shaped the Revolutionary War in our region. Discover how the […]
Join us for a powerful and thought-provoking conversation as we welcome Dr. Kenja McCray, author of Essential Soldiers: Women Activists and Black Power Leadership, as part of our Unseen Revolution series, aligned with the America250 and Georgia250 initiatives. This engaging program will explore the evolving impact of nationalism and democracy from the Revolutionary era to […]
Join us on an adventure through time to Christmas in Colonial America with reenactors, crafts, games, a visit from Father Christmas, and more! This program is funded by an America250 grant from Georgia Humanities.
