THE SOURCE FOR GEORGIA HISTORY

Georgia Historical Society (GHS) is the premier independent statewide institution responsible for collecting, examining, and teaching Georgia history. GHS houses the oldest and most distinguished collection of materials related exclusively to Georgia history in the nation. Founded in 1839, the Georgia Historical Society is the oldest continuously operated historical society in the South.

Today in Georgia History
Learn about Georgia’s rich history through daily video and audio segments and related educational materials.
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2023 Colonial Faire & Muster
04 Feb
Saturday, Feb 4, 2023 - Sunday, Feb 5, 2023    
Explore Wormsloe State Historic Site during this popular annual event as audiences of all ages enjoy special living-history programs and demonstrations in an historic outdoor setting.
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Research Center open: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
04 Feb
Saturday, Feb 4, 2023 - Sunday, Feb 5, 2023    
12:00 am
The GHS Research Center is open today from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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2023 Super Museum Sunday
05 Feb
Sunday, Feb 5, 2023    
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Explore more than 100 sites in person and online during Super Museum Sunday. Georgians and visitors alike experience our state’s rich history and cultural life as historic sites, house museums, art museums, and other points of interest throughout Georgia open their doors for an exceptional opportunity to experience the history in our own backyard.
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2023 Georgia Day Parade
10 Feb
Friday, Feb 10, 2023    
10:45 am
The Georgia Historical Society invites students, teachers, and parents to participate in this student-focused annual event recognizing the span of Georgia’s diverse history during the commemoration of the founding of the Georgia colony.
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Research Center open: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
10 Feb
Friday, Feb 10, 2023    
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Georgia Historical Society
The GHS Research Center is open today from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Research Center open: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
18 Feb
Saturday, Feb 18, 2023    
12:00 am
The GHS Research Center is open today from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Holiday closure: President’s Day
20 Feb
Monday, Feb 20, 2023    
The Georgia Historical Society will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2023, in observance of President’s Day.
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Historical Marker Dedication: Camilla Massacre
27 Feb
Monday, Feb 27, 2023    
3:00 pm
Please join us on Monday, February 27, 2023, for the dedication of a new Georgia historical marker for Camilla Massacre.
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Research Center open: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
04 Mar
Saturday, Mar 4, 2023 - Sunday, Mar 5, 2023    
12:00 am
The GHS Research Center is open today from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Events on Saturday, Feb 4, 2023
04 Feb
2023 Colonial Faire & Muster
4 Feb 23
04 Feb
Research Center open: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
4 Feb 23
Events on Sunday, Feb 5, 2023
04 Feb
2023 Colonial Faire & Muster
4 Feb 23
04 Feb
Research Center open: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
4 Feb 23
05 Feb
2023 Super Museum Sunday
5 Feb 23
Events on Friday, Feb 10, 2023
10 Feb
2023 Georgia Day Parade
10 Feb 23
10 Feb
Research Center open: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
10 Feb 23
Savannah
Events on Saturday, Feb 18, 2023
18 Feb
Research Center open: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
18 Feb 23
Events on Monday, Feb 20, 2023
20 Feb
Holiday closure: President’s Day
20 Feb 23
Events on Monday, Feb 27, 2023
27 Feb
Historical Marker Dedication: Camilla Massacre
27 Feb 23
Events on Saturday, Mar 4, 2023
04 Mar
Research Center open: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
4 Mar 23
Upcoming Events
See what is happening at the Georgia Historical Society, including events and library hours.
Georgia Historical Markers
GHS administers Georgia’s statewide marker program, erecting historical markers across Georgia.
Search Our Collection
Use these tools to search the Georgia Historical Society collections.
Explore Georgia History
Experience the stories that make up Georgia’s past and discover treasures from the GHS collection.
Georgia History Festival
The Georgia History Festival is the signature K-12 educational program of the Georgia Historical Society.

ABOUT THE GEORGIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY


As an educational and research institution, GHS teaches Georgia history through a variety of educational programs, scholarly publications, and research services. It publishes the award-winning Georgia Historical Quarterly (Georgia’s journal of record since 1917), maintains a library and archives, manages the Historical Marker Program for the State of Georgia, produced the two-time Emmy Award-winning television and radio program Today in Georgia History (in partnership with Georgia Public Broadcasting), and organizes the annual K-12 education program Georgia History Festival.

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