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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Holiday closure: Memorial Day
29 May
Monday, May 29, 2023    
The Georgia Historical Society will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023, in observance of Memorial Day.
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Research Center open: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
31 May
Wednesday, May 31, 2023    
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The GHS Research Center is open today from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Research Center open: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
01 Jun
Thursday, Jun 1, 2023    
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The GHS Research Center is open today from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Research Center open: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
02 Jun
Friday, Jun 2, 2023    
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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.
03 Jun
Saturday, Jun 3, 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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Research Center open: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
07 Jun
Wednesday, Jun 7, 2023    
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The GHS Research Center is open today from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Research Center open: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
08 Jun
Thursday, Jun 8, 2023    
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The GHS Research Center is open today from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Research Center open: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
09 Jun
Friday, Jun 9, 2023    
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The GHS Research Center is open today from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Historical Marker Dedication: Lugenia Burns Hope
13 Jun
Tuesday, Jun 13, 2023    
11:00 am
Please join us for the dedication of a new historical marker for Lugenia Burns Hope (1874-1947). The dedication will take place on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Morehouse College, 830 Westview Drive SW, in Atlanta.
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Research Center open: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
14 Jun
Wednesday, Jun 14, 2023    
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The GHS Research Center is open today from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Research Center open: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
15 Jun
Thursday, Jun 15, 2023    
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The GHS Research Center is open today from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Spring Meeting of the Georgia Historical Board of Curators
16 Jun
Friday, Jun 16, 2023    
The Georgia Historical Society will hold its Spring board meeting on Friday, June 16, 2023.
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Research Center open: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
16 Jun
Friday, Jun 16, 2023    
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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.
17 Jun
Saturday, Jun 17, 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: Juneteenth
19 Jun
Monday, Jun 19, 2023    
The Georgia Historical Society will be closed on Monday, June 19, 2023, in observance of Juneteenth.
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Research Center open: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
21 Jun
Wednesday, Jun 21, 2023    
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The GHS Research Center is open today from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Research Center open: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
22 Jun
Thursday, Jun 22, 2023    
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The GHS Research Center is open today from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Research Center open: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
23 Jun
Friday, Jun 23, 2023    
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The GHS Research Center is open today from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Teaching Challenging Histories in Georgia
27 Jun
Tuesday, Jun 27, 2023    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
This summer, the Georgia Historical Society (GHS) will host a full-day, in-person professional development program for K-12 Georgia teachers at the GHS Research Center in Savannah, Georgia.
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Research Center open: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
28 Jun
Wednesday, Jun 28, 2023    
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The GHS Research Center is open today from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Research Center open: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
29 Jun
Thursday, Jun 29, 2023    
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The GHS Research Center is open today from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Research Center open: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
30 Jun
Friday, Jun 30, 2023    
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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.
01 Jul
Saturday, Jul 1, 2023 - Sunday, Jul 2, 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 Monday, May 29, 2023
29 May
Holiday closure: Memorial Day
29 May 23
Events on Wednesday, May 31, 2023
31 May
Research Center open: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
31 May 23
Events on Thursday, Jun 1, 2023
01 Jun
Research Center open: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
1 Jun 23
Events on Friday, Jun 2, 2023
02 Jun
Research Center open: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
2 Jun 23
Events on Saturday, Jun 3, 2023
03 Jun
Research Center open: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
3 Jun 23
Events on Wednesday, Jun 7, 2023
07 Jun
Research Center open: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
7 Jun 23
Events on Thursday, Jun 8, 2023
08 Jun
Research Center open: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
8 Jun 23
Events on Friday, Jun 9, 2023
09 Jun
Research Center open: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
9 Jun 23
Events on Tuesday, Jun 13, 2023
13 Jun
Historical Marker Dedication: Lugenia Burns Hope
13 Jun 23
Events on Wednesday, Jun 14, 2023
14 Jun
Research Center open: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
14 Jun 23
Events on Thursday, Jun 15, 2023
15 Jun
Research Center open: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
15 Jun 23
Events on Friday, Jun 16, 2023
16 Jun
Spring Meeting of the Georgia Historical Board of Curators
16 Jun 23
16 Jun
Research Center open: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
16 Jun 23
Events on Saturday, Jun 17, 2023
17 Jun
Research Center open: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
17 Jun 23
Events on Monday, Jun 19, 2023
19 Jun
Holiday closure: Juneteenth
19 Jun 23
Events on Wednesday, Jun 21, 2023
21 Jun
Research Center open: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
21 Jun 23
Events on Thursday, Jun 22, 2023
22 Jun
Research Center open: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
22 Jun 23
Events on Friday, Jun 23, 2023
23 Jun
Research Center open: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
23 Jun 23
Events on Tuesday, Jun 27, 2023
27 Jun
Teaching Challenging Histories in Georgia
27 Jun 23
Events on Wednesday, Jun 28, 2023
28 Jun
Research Center open: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
28 Jun 23
Events on Thursday, Jun 29, 2023
29 Jun
Research Center open: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
29 Jun 23
Events on Friday, Jun 30, 2023
30 Jun
Research Center open: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
30 Jun 23
Events on Saturday, Jul 1, 2023
01 Jul
Research Center open: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
1 Jul 23
Upcoming Events
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Georgia Historical Markers
GHS administers Georgia’s statewide marker program, erecting historical markers across Georgia.
Search Our Collection
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Explore Georgia History
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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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