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The Georgia Historical Society ( GHS) is a statewide historical society in Georgia. Headquartered in Savannah, Georgia, GHS is one of the oldest historical organizations in the United States. Since 1839, the society has collected, examined, and taught Georgia history through a variety of educational outreach programs, publications, and research ...
W. B. Hodgson Hall. / 32.070447°N 81.0967546°W / 32.070447; -81.0967546. W. B. Hodgson Hall is a historic building in Savannah, Georgia, United States, built in 1876. Designed by the American Institute of Architects ' founder Detlef Lienau, it is now the home of Georgia Historical Society 's Research Center. [2]
Atlanta History Center. The Atlanta History Center is a history museum and research center located in the Buckhead district of Atlanta, Georgia. The Museum was founded in 1926, and has a large campus featuring historic gardens and houses, including Swan House, Smith Farm, and Wood Family Cabin. Atlanta History Center's Midtown Campus includes ...
Dec. 3—SAVANNAH — The Georgia Historical Society has announced that the GHS Research Center in Savannah will re-open to the public on Jan. 19. The re-opening follows a successful renovation ...
In 1998 the Georgia Historical Society took over administration of Georgia’s historical marker and have since added 250 new historical markers. Each marker varies in content, however, the Georgia Historical Society has "introduced several special initiatives to develop markers that offer more inclusive views of state history."
Janice Roots, a descendent of slaves sold in the largest slave auction in Georgia, walks through the 429 chairs representing the men, women, and children sold on March 2-3 1859 in Savannah.
July 29, 2024 at 4:06 AM. Waffle House is an American institution with more than 1,900 locations across 25 states. But, it all started in Decatur. Neighbors Joe Rogers, Sr. and Tom Forkner founded ...
Revival of the Georgia Trustees. The concept of the Georgia Trustees was reconstituted in 2008 by the Georgia Historical Society under the suggestion of the Executive Vice-President Laura Garcia-Culler. Each year during the Georgia Historical Society Gala, two new members of the Georgia Trustees are admitted as members by the Georgia Historical ...