Georgia History Festival in October
In keeping with the Georgia History Festival’s theme, a “State of Innovation,” October will focus on several of Georgia’s pioneering developments and leaders. It will also spotlight archives and the […]
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Research Round-Up
Did you know that October is Archives Month? GHS welcomes school groups to the GHS Research Center for a unique field trip experience focused on historical research. Utilizing interactive stations […]
SMS Spotlight: Augusta Museum of History
In recognition of this month’s Georgia History Festival theme, “Opening the Archives: Telling the Stories of Innovation,” this week’s Super Museum Sunday Spotlight highlights the Augusta Museum of History. Founded […]
SMS Spotlight: Georgia Historical Society Research Center
Each week during the 2016-2017 Georgia History Festival, GHS will shine a light on one participating Super Museum Sunday site. This popular annual event, held on the Sunday (February 5) […]
SMS Spotlight: Congregation Mickve Israel
In recognition of this month’s Georgia History Festival theme, “James Oglethorpe and the Vision for Georgia,” this week’s Super Museum Sunday Spotlight highlights Congregation Mickve Israel. The oldest Congregation now […]
A History of Urban and Architectural Innovation in Savannah
By Robin B. Williams, Ph.D. Which is the more appropriate symbol of Savannah: a horse-drawn carriage or a Gulfstream jet? The quick answer would be to choose the former. The city’s built […]
SMS Spotlight: Massie Heritage Center
In recognition of this month’s Georgia History Festival theme, “James Oglethorpe and the Vision for Georgia,” this week’s Super Museum Sunday Spotlight highlights the Massie Heritage Center. Located in the […]
SMS Spotlight: Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum
In recognition of this month’s Georgia History Festival theme, “James Oglethorpe and the Vision for Georgia,” this week’s Super Museum Sunday Spotlight highlights the Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum. […]
SMS Spotlight: Savannah History Museum
Each week during the 2016-2017 Georgia History Festival, GHS will shine a light on one participating Super Museum Sunday site. This popular annual event, held on the Sunday (February 5) […]
Georgia History Festival in September
Each year for the Georgia History Festival, the Georgia Historical Society selects a person or topic that made an impact on Georgia’s history as the focus of our education programs and resources. The 2016-2017 theme, “A State of Innovation,” will highlight the stories of Georgia’s pioneering people and trailblazing ideas from the time of the founding to today.