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Marker Monday: Toombs County

Posted by Elizabeth Wrozek

To further explore this year’s Georgia History Festival theme, “The United States Constitution: Ensuring Liberty and Justice for All,” January’s #MarkerMondays explore themes from Article VI of the U.S. Constitution,…

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Marker Monday: Springfield Baptist Church: Birthplace of Morehouse College

Posted by Sheila Boone

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: Tybee Island

Posted by Sheila Boone

This month’s #MarkerMonday posts celebrate the start of summer by focusing on moments in Georgia history that took place on our state’s coastline.

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Marker Monday: Tybee Lighthouse

Posted by Sheila Boone

This month’s #MarkerMonday posts celebrate the start of summer by focusing on moments in Georgia history that took place on our state’s coastline.

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Marker Monday: Pin Point Community

Posted by Sheila Boone

This week’s #MarkerMonday highlights Pin Point Community, a small unincorporated rural community in the Savannah Metropolitan Area near the Moon…

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Marker Monday: Birthplace of John C. Fremont

Posted by Sheila Boone

Today’s #MarkerMonday highlights John C. Fremont, accomplished explorer, military leader, and politician. He was born on this week (Jan. 21st) in 1813…

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Marker Monday: General Cleburne’s Proposal to Arm Slaves

Posted by Sheila Boone

Today’s #MarkerMonday recognizes General Cleburne’s Proposal to Arm Slaves. On…

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Marker Monday: Joseph Emerson Brown

Posted by Sheila Boone

Today’s #MarkerMonday recognizes one of Georgia’s most successful statesmen, Joseph Emerson Brown, who passed away on this…

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Marker Monday: The Burning and Destruction of Atlanta

Posted by Sheila Boone

This week’s #MarkerMonday commemorates the 151st anniversary of the burning and destruction of Atlanta. After the city surrendered in September, General William…

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Marker Monday: John McIntosh Kell

Posted by Sheila Boone

Today’s #MarkerMonday features Captain John McIntosh Kell, who died ninety-five years ago today. Born and raised in Darien, Georgia, he joined the…

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