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Marker Monday: Summer Home of Joseph Habersham
September brings the beginning of another school year and the beginning of the Georgia History Festival. The Georgia History Festival is the signature K-12 educational program of the Georgia Historical Society. This year,…
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Georgia Dome to Join Iconic Sites in Georgia with Business History Initiative Historical Marker
Atlanta, August 30, 2018 – The Georgia Historical Society (GHS) announced today that they will dedicate a new Georgia Business History historical marker recognizing Atlanta’s iconic Georgia Dome. The dedication…
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Marker Monday: Springfield Baptist Church: Birthplace of Morehouse College
During the month of August, cultural institutions throughout Savannah, including the Georgia Historical Society, are highlighting African-American history in our communities by participating in the #LiftEveryVoice program. To complement…
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Historical Marker Commemorating the Lynching of Leo Frank Rededicated in Marietta
Pictured left to right: Patricia Meagher, Georgia Historical Society; Jerry Klinger, Jewish American Society for Historic Preservation; Shelley…
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Marker Monday: Blind Willie McTell: Musician
During the month of August, cultural institutions throughout Savannah, including the Georgia Historical Society, are highlighting African-American history in our communities by participating in the #LiftEveryVoice program. To complement…
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Marker Monday: Mother Mathilda Beasley, O.S.F.: Georgia’s First Black Nun
During the month of August, cultural institutions throughout Savannah, including the Georgia Historical Society, are highlighting African-American history in our communities by participating in the #LiftEveryVoice program. To complement…
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National Endowment for the Humanities Awards $500,000 Challenge Grant to Georgia Historical Society
Savannah, Ga., August 9, 2018 – The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) announced that the Georgia Historical Society (GHS) has received a challenge grant in the amount of $500,000…
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Marker Monday: McKelvey-Powell Building
During the month of August, cultural institutions throughout Savannah, including the Georgia Historical Society, are highlighting African-American history in our communities by participating in the #LiftEveryVoice program. To complement…
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Marker Monday: Wright Square
In honor of Independence Day, the #MarkerMonday posts for the month of July will shine a spotlight on Georgia during the Revolutionary War.
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Marker Monday: Sergeant Jasper
In honor of Independence Day, the #MarkerMonday posts for the month of July will shine a spotlight on Georgia during the Revolutionary War. T
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