Georgia’s Royal Connection

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Video and Audio

Georgia’s Royal Connection

In this Dispatch, Dr. Deaton looks back at Georgia’s historic connections to Great Britain, the monarchy, and the British Empire.

Casimir Pulaski

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Biographical Resource, Video and Audio

Casimir Pulaski

On the 243rd anniversary of the Siege of Savannah, Dr. Deaton looks at Casimir Pulaski’s role in the American Revolution and legends and uncertainties over Pulaski’s death and remains.

Winning the American Revolution

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Video and Audio

Winning the American Revolution

On the anniversary of the American victory at Yorktown, Stan looks back at how the event unfolded and the role of some notable Georgians that led to the British surrender at Yorktown 241 years ago, resulting ultimately in American independence.

Veterans Day

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Video and Audio

Veterans Day

This Dispatch explores the origins of Veterans Day 100 years in the aftermath of World War I, and how Savannah has honored and memorialized those who served and died for their country.

Sherman’s March to the Sea and the Gift of Savannah

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Video and Audio

Sherman’s March to the Sea and the Gift of Savannah

December 21 marks the anniversary of the end of General William Tecumseh Sherman’s March to the Sea, the surrender of Savannah to United States armed forces during the Civil War, and Sherman’s Christmas “gift” of Savannah to President Abraham Lincoln. Sherman’s March was also an important part of the history of emancipation. This Dispatch examines that controversial event and its legacy in American history.

The Camilla Massacre

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Historical Marker Resource, Video and Audio

The Camilla Massacre

In this Dispatch, Dr. Deaton visits Camilla, Georgia, and looks back on one of the most notorious incidents of political and racial violence in Georgia’s history that happened there 155 years ago.

Why Do We Have Government?

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Video and Audio

Why Do We Have Government?

Check out this new video series from Off the Deaton Path where GHS’s Stan Deaton will explore the theme of the 2023-2024 Georgia History Festival: Governing Georgia Across Three Centuries. In part one of this series, Dr. Deaton talks about why we have government.