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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Research Center open: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
01 Apr
Saturday, Apr 1, 2023    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The GHS Research Center is open today from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Presentation at Emerging Scholars Leadership Luncheon
06 Apr
Thursday, Apr 6, 2023    
Education Coordinator Lisa Landers will speak at Calvary Day School's Emerging Scholars Leadership Luncheon on April 6, 2023.
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Research Center open: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
15 Apr
Saturday, Apr 15, 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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Research Center open: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
21 Apr
Friday, Apr 21, 2023    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The GHS Research Center is open today from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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2023 Trustees Gala
22 Apr
Saturday, Apr 22, 2023    
The Trustees Gala is the Georgia Historical Society’s premier annual event and the culmination of the Georgia History Festival. Each year, this elegant and much-anticipated evening draws top local, state, and national leaders to honor and pay tribute to the best the State of Georgia has produced. The Trustees Gala will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Savannah.
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Research Center open: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
26 Apr
Wednesday, Apr 26, 2023    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Georgia Historical Society
The GHS Research Center is open today from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Research Center open: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
27 Apr
Thursday, Apr 27, 2023    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Georgia Historical Society
The GHS Research Center is open today from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Research Center open: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
28 Apr
Friday, Apr 28, 2023    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Georgia Historical Society
The GHS Research Center is open today from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Research Center open: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
03 May
Wednesday, May 3, 2023    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Georgia Historical Society
The GHS Research Center is open today from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Research Center open: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
04 May
Thursday, May 4, 2023    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Georgia Historical Society
The GHS Research Center is open today from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Research Center open: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
05 May
Friday, May 5, 2023    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Georgia Historical Society
The GHS Research Center is open today from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Research Center open: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
06 May
Saturday, May 6, 2023    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The GHS Research Center is open today from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Historical Marker Dedication: Jacob Elsas and Fulton Bag & Cotton Mills
06 May
Saturday, May 6, 2023    
11:30 am
Please join us for the dedication of a new Georgia historical marker for "Jacob Elsas and Fulton Bag & Cotton Mills" on Saturday, May 6, 2023, in Atlanta.
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Events on Saturday, Apr 1, 2023
01 Apr
Research Center open: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
1 Apr 23
Events on Thursday, Apr 6, 2023
06 Apr
Presentation at Emerging Scholars Leadership Luncheon
6 Apr 23
Events on Saturday, Apr 15, 2023
15 Apr
Research Center open: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
15 Apr 23
Events on Friday, Apr 21, 2023
21 Apr
Research Center open: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
21 Apr 23
Events on Saturday, Apr 22, 2023
22 Apr
2023 Trustees Gala
22 Apr 23
Events on Wednesday, Apr 26, 2023
26 Apr
Research Center open: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
26 Apr 23
Savannah
Events on Thursday, Apr 27, 2023
27 Apr
Research Center open: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
27 Apr 23
Savannah
Events on Friday, Apr 28, 2023
28 Apr
Research Center open: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
28 Apr 23
Savannah
Events on Wednesday, May 3, 2023
03 May
Research Center open: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
3 May 23
Savannah
Events on Thursday, May 4, 2023
04 May
Research Center open: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
4 May 23
Savannah
Events on Friday, May 5, 2023
05 May
Research Center open: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
5 May 23
Savannah
Events on Saturday, May 6, 2023
06 May
Research Center open: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
6 May 23
06 May
Historical Marker Dedication: Jacob Elsas and Fulton Bag & Cotton Mills
6 May 23
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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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