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Marker Monday: The Birthplace of Jo Ann Gibson Robinson (1912-1992)
This week’s #MarkerMonday examines the Birthplace of Jo Ann Gibson Robinson historical marker in Monroe County, the newest Georgia Historical…
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Marker Monday: History of Emancipation: Special Field Orders No. 15
Each day this week, GHS will highlight resources and collection items illustrating the movement toward emancipation in connection with Juneteenth,…
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David Abney and Juanita Powell Baranco to Receive Georgia’s Highest Honor in Televised Broadcast This Saturday
June 3, 2021, Atlanta, Georgia – On Saturday, June 5, 2021, in the first-ever televised broadcast of the Georgia Trustees Gala, David Abney,…
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Louisiana Native Juanita Baranco to Receive Georgia’s Highest Honor
June 2, 2021, Atlanta, Georgia – On Saturday, June 5, 2021, in the first-ever televised broadcast of the Georgia Trustees Gala, Juanita Powell Baranco,…
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Mississippi Native David Abney to Receive Georgia’s Highest Honor
June 1, 2021, Atlanta, Georgia – On Saturday, June 5, 2021, in the first-ever televised broadcast of the Georgia Trustees Gala, David Abney, former…
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David Abney and Juanita Baranco to be Inducted in Historic First Televised Georgia Trustees Gala
STATEWIDE BROADCAST PARTNERS AND STREAMING SERVICES ANNOUNCED May 27, 2021, Savannah, Georgia – The Georgia Historical Society announced today the statewide television…
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A Statement on the Passing of A.D. “Pete” Correll
A.D. “Pete” Correll’s acceptance speech, with Dr. W. Todd Groce, following his induction at the 2017 Trustees…
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Rich Foundation Awards $85,000 To GHS To Expand The Georgia Civil Rights Trail in Atlanta
May 26, 2021, Atlanta, Georgia – The Georgia Historical Society (GHS) has announced that it has received a grant totaling $85,000 from the Rich Foundation to expand the Georgia…
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