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…
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,”…
Georgia Historical Society receives preservation awards
SAVANNAH - Two historic preservation awards were presented to the Georgia Historical Society for the GHS Research Center. Release: The Georgia Historical Society (GHS) is pleased to announce that it has received two historic preservation…