Georgia Historical Society Awarded Eighth Consecutive 4-Star Rating by Charity Navigator

Atlanta, Ga., January 18, 2018– The Georgia Historical Society is pleased to announce that it has been awarded its eighth consecutive 4-star rating by Charity Navigator for demonstrating strong…

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Georgia Philanthropists John F. and Marilyn M. McMullan Establish Endowed Position with Gift to Georgia Historical Society

Christy Crisp named Marilyn Memory McMullan Director of Programs Atlanta, Ga., November 8, 2017 – The Georgia Historical Society (GHS) announced today that John and Marilyn…

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Georgia Civil Rights Trail Expands with Dedication of Alonzo Herndon Historical Marker

Atlanta, Ga., October 27, 2017 – The Georgia Historical Society unveiled a new historical marker as part of the Georgia Civil Rights Trail this week recognizing Alonzo Herndon, barber,…

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Gulfstream Named to Georgia Business History Initiative by Georgia Historical Society

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Patricia Meagher, Director of Communications 912.651.2125, ext. 153 or pmeagher@georgiahistory.com From left to right, back row: W. Todd Groce,…

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Georgia Historical Society Announces 2018 Georgia Trustees Ed Bastian and Paul Bowers

Savannah, Ga., Thursday, October 5, 2017 – The Georgia Historical Society announced today that Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta Air Lines, and Paul Bowers, Chairman, President, and CEO of…

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Georgia-Pacific Honored With Historical Marker By Georgia Historical Society

Downtown Atlanta Marker Highlights Company’s 90-Year History Atlanta, Ga., September 26, 2017 – The Georgia Historical Society (GHS) today recognized Georgia-Pacific with a Georgia historical marker as the latest honoree…

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Robert L. Brown, Jr. Honored by Georgia Historical Society with John Macpherson Berrien Award

“In grateful recognition of a lifetime of achievement in the field of Georgia history.” Savannah, Ga., September 20, 2017 – The Georgia Historical Society presented Robert L. Brown,…

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Georgia Historical Society to host Vince Dooley for Discussion and Book Signing

Savannah, Ga., July 31, 2017– The Georgia Historical Society is hosting a members-only discussion and book signing with Vince Dooley, GHS Board Chairman, legendary football coach at the University…

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Georgia Historical Society to Dedicate New Civil Rights Trail Historical Marker to First African Baptist Church

Savannah, Ga., June 13, 2017 – The Georgia Historical Society will dedicate a new Civil Rights Trail historical marker to First African Baptist Church this Wednesday in Savannah….

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