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Marker Monday: The Andrews Raid
The following is based on an account as recalled by a survivor, printed in The Indianapolis News, February 15, 1886.
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Marker Monday: Toombs County
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
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
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
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
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
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
Today’s #MarkerMonday recognizes General Cleburne’s Proposal to Arm Slaves. On…
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Marker Monday: Joseph Emerson Brown
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
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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