VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
Georgia Historical Society elects new board members
SAVANNAH - The Georgia Historical Society elects members to the GHS Board of Curators at the 184th Annual Board of Curators Meeting. Release: The Georgia Historical Society (GHS) has announced that Kevin Blair, (Columbus), Stephanie…
Georgia Historical Society appoints trustees
ATLANTA - The 2023 Georgia Trustees were officially appointed in a signing ceremony at the Georgia State Capitol by the Governor and GHS. Release: In recognition of the 290th anniversary of the founding of the…
GHS receives gift to establish Civil Rights icon…
SAVANNAH - The Georgia Historical Society received funds to establish an endowment fund in memory of Civil Rights crusader. Release: The Georgia Historical Society (GHS) recently received a $25,000 gift to establish a named endowment…
U.S. Airlines pilot’s estate bequest funds to GHS
SAVANNAH - The Georgia Historical Society received a generous gift of $500,000 from the estate of a former United States Airlines pilot. Release: The Georgia Historical Society is pleased to announce a generous bequest of…
GHS inducts historian as Distinguished Teaching Fellow
Photo: Members of Vince Dooley’s family attended the event to present the honor to Annette Gordon-Reed. (Photo Credit: Georgia Historical Society) SAVANNAH - The GHS inducts Pulitzer Prize-winning historian as the 2022 Vincent J. Dooley Distinguished…
SCLC recognized with historical marker
ATLANTA - A new historical marker was dedicated to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference by the Georgia Historical Society. Release: The Georgia Historical Society (GHS) unveiled a new historical marker recognizing the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)…
CCU faculty member given best article award
SAVANNAH - The Georgia Historical Society announces the John C. Inscoe Award was given to Dr. Kevin Kokomoor for best article in the GHQ. Release: The Georgia Historical Society has announced that Dr. Kevin Kokomoor…
GA Historical Society publicly displays U.S. Constitution
SAVANNAH - The Georgia Historical Society will host a free open house event displaying Abraham Baldwin's copy of the U.S. Constitution. Release: The Georgia Historical Society (GHS) will publicly display Abraham Baldwin’s draft copy of…