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…
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…
Georgia Historical Society unveils new marker
Photo: The Honorable Edna Jackson, Georgia House of Representatives and former Mayor of Atlanta gave the keynote address at the Savannah Beach Wade-Ins historical marker unveiling. (Photo credit: Georgia Historical Society) SAVANNAH - A new…
New Civil Rights Trail historical marker dedication
Photo: “NAACP Tybee Island Wade-in.” 1960. W. W. Law Photograph Collection. Courtesy of City of Savannah Municipal Archives. SAVANNAH - The Georgia Historical Society will dedicate a new Civil Rights Trail historical marker to honor…
Georgia educators attend history teaching seminar
SAVANNAH - Educators across Georgia attended a two-day professional development seminar for strategies on teaching challenging history topics. Release: The Georgia Historical Society (GHS) recently hosted a professional development seminar, “Teaching Challenging Histories in Georgia,”…