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 names FCHS 2024 Chapter of…
FAYETTEVILLE - The Fayette County Historical Society was recently named the 2024 Affiliate Chapter of the Year by the GHS. Release: The Georgia Historical Society (GHS) named Fayette County Historical Society (FCHS) as the 2024 Affiliate Chapter…
GHS welcomes newly elected officers to Board of…
SAVANNAH - The Georgia Historical Society announces the newly elected leaders from across the state as officers to the GHS Board of Curators. Release: The Georgia Historical Society (GHS) has announced its newly elected officers…
GHS raises over $2M for education, research programs
SAVANNAH - The Georgia History Festival raises more than $2 million to further the Georgia Historical Society's educational and research mission. Release: The Georgia Historical Society (GHS) announced that the 2023-2024 Georgia History Festival, which culminated…
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…
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)…