The Sacred Harp: A Georgia Musical Tradition Exhibition Opening This exhibition tells the story of a unique form of a capella music that has thrived in West Georgia since before the Civil War. The exhibition opening is a special viewing and will be followed by a reception. This event is free and open to the […]
Revolutionary Perspectives Lecture Series This year's Revolutionary Perspectives Lecture Series, by the Coastal Heritage Society, will investigate the impact of the Revolutionary War on women throughout the colonies, historical fashion and dress, and the impact of the Battles of Lexington and Concord on the independence movement in Georgia. This event will begin with a reception […]
The Human Library Project In the Human Library Project, real people are on loan to readers. The project provides a safe space for you to "check out" a "living book" and engage in conversations that explore the stereotypes and prejudices that separate us, as well as the similarities that connect us. This event is supported […]
Revolutionary Perspectives Lecture Series This year's Revolutionary Perspectives Lecture Series, by the Coastal Heritage Society, will investigate the impact of the Revolutionary War on women throughout the colonies, historical fashion and dress, and the impact of the Battles of Lexington and Concord on the independence movement in Georgia. This event will begin with a reception […]
The Patch Works Humanities Lecture Series: Lessons of Cabbagetown, Past and Present This year, the Patch Works Art and History Center brings a lecture series on the lessons of Cabbagetown, past and present. The lecture, Dignity Matters: the Ripple Effects of Common Good Atlanta's College-In-Prison Program on In-Town Neighborhoods, will feature Bill Taft and Sarah Higinbotham. The […]
Revolutionary Perspectives Lecture Series This year's Revolutionary Perspectives Lecture Series, by the Coastal Heritage Society, will investigate the impact of the Revolutionary War on women throughout the colonies, historical fashion and dress, and the impact of the Battles of Lexington and Concord on the independence movement in Georgia. This event will begin with a reception […]
Sunday in the Park: Bringing History to Life Back before cities built public parks, average people would bring a picnic basket and some musical instruments (and maybe a few adult libations) to the local cemetery and revere the dead by celebrating life in what was often one of the only patches of public space in town. Oakland […]
