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    • Georgia Historical Society Honors R. Scott Hodges with Presidential Citation for Work as James Edward Oglethorpe Interpreter

      “For many of us and thousands of school children, Scott Hodges is James Edward Oglethorpe.” –Dr. Todd Groce March 2, 2021, Savannah, Georgia – The Georgia Historical Society is…

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    • Marker Monday: Site of Fort Gaines Female College

      This week’s #MarkerMonday spotlights the Site of Fort Gaines Female College historical…

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    • Jackie Robinson Historical Marker Vandalized in South Georgia

      Latest desecration marks an increase in vandalism of Georgia Historical Society markers relating to African-American history, the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the end of slavery. February 23, 2021, Atlanta,…

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    • Governor Brian Kemp and Georgia Historical Society President Dr. W. Todd Groce Appoint 2021 Georgia Trustees

      Atlanta, GA, February 11, 2021 – On the eve of Georgia Day, celebrating the 288th anniversary of the founding of the Georgia colony,…

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    • Governor Brian Kemp and Georgia Historical Society President Dr. W. Todd Groce Appoint 2021 Georgia Trustees

      Atlanta, GA, February 11, 2021 – On the eve of Georgia Day, celebrating the 288th anniversary of the founding of the Georgia colony,…

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    • Georgia Historical Society Announces Modified Georgia History Festival Schedule for 2021

      Savannah, GA, February 9, 2021 – The Georgia Historical Society announced today the plans for the remaining events of the 2021 Georgia History…

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    • Marker Monday: Robert Grier, Astronomer

      This week’s #MarkerMonday examines the Robert Grier, Astronomer historical marker in Taliaferro…

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    • Marker Monday: Old Hartford

      This week’s #MarkerMonday highlights the Old Hartford historical marker in Pulaski County. Hartford…

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    • Marker Monday: Tallulah Falls Railway and Depot

      This week’s #MarkerMonday examines the Tallulah Falls Railway and Depot historical marker in…

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    • Atlanta Journal-Constitution Selects Georgia Historical Society as Repository for Art from the Heart Collection

      January 21, 2021, Atlanta, GA – The Georgia Historical Society is pleased to announce the creation of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Art from the Heart Collection (2020-120), a series of…

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