Military History

Collection Highlights: Bell Aircraft Tour

Posted by Lisa Landers

This week GHS is commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Allied invasion of France on June 6, 1944, known as D-Day or Operation Overlord. Using materials from…

Collection Highlights, Education, Research Center

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Marker Monday: He Helped Bring and Keep Fort Benning

Posted by Sheila Boone

November 11, 2018, marks 100th anniversary of the armistice that ended the First World War. In honor of this anniversary, November’s #MarkerMonday posts will look at Georgia’s role in…

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Marker Monday: McKelvey-Powell Building

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: Wright Square

Posted by Sheila Boone

In honor of Independence Day, the #MarkerMonday posts for the month of July will shine a spotlight on Georgia during the Revolutionary War.

Marker Monday

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Marker Monday: Sergeant Jasper

Posted by Sheila Boone

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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Marker Monday: Casimir Pulaski

Posted by Sheila Boone

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: Dooly County

Posted by Sheila Boone

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: Attack on British Lines

Posted by Sheila Boone

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: 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: Colonial Town Gate: Davenport House

Posted by Sheila Boone

To highlight this year’s Georgia History Festival theme, “A Legacy of Leadership,” February’s #MarkerMondays explore the history of the Colony of Georgia and it’s first city, Savannah.

Georgia History Festival, Marker Monday

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