Georgia Historical Society

Georgia Historical Society is the premier independent statewide institution responsible for collecting, examining, and teaching Georgia history.

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Stan’s guest this week is historian John Garrison Marks, discussing his new book, Thy Will Be Done: George Washington’s Legacy of Slavery and the Fight for American Memory (@UNC_Press, 2026).

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In June 1980, Ted Turner launched CNN—the world’s first 24-hour television news network. CNN revolutionized how people received news by delivering coverage around the clock. Four+ decades later, Turner’s vision continues to shape how the world experiences history in real time.

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June Education Newsletter - https://t.co/0Kcmws0ZpC

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Media Advisory: Georgia Historical Society Dedicates New Historical Marker About Georgia’s State Prison Farm (1899–1937) - https://t.co/bgTxAwNgym

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Media Advisory: Georgia Historical Society Dedicates New Historical Marker About Physician and Pioneer of African-American Healthcare - https://t.co/ITFohfoUDO

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In a rarely seen letter from around 1976, James Brown wrote to Vince Dooley with raw honesty about racism in America, the barriers he faced, and his enduring love for his country.
Explore featured items from the GHS Collections: https://t.co/541h9HFPIm

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May Education Newsletter - https://t.co/Js7HypRQWD

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Sgt. William Jasper, famed Revolutionary War hero, was mortally wounded near this spot on Oct. 9, 1779, during the failed American–French assault on British defenses around Savannah. Explore more Georgia’s historical markers at https://t.co/sbYwJrseO3.

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GHS mourns the passing of our friend Erroll B. Davis, Jr. Erroll was a former member of the GHS Board of Curators and Chancellor of the University System of Georgia. He donated his papers to GHS, and he and his wife Elaine also established the Erroll and Elaine Davis Family Fund.

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Georgia Historical Society Names H. J. Russell & Company Newest Honoree in Georgia Business History Initiative - https://t.co/URgrXmfdMy

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Off the Deaton Path: Stan’s guest is UGA professor Daniel Rood, talking about his new book, In the Shadow of the Great House: A History of the Plantation in America. Listen at https://t.co/4mroAvHUyi.

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Media Advisory: Georgia Historical Society Dedicates New Historical Marker About Pioneering Reconstruction-Era Leader Abram Colby - https://t.co/8aD7rcYQkp

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An unforgettable evening celebrating leadership, legacy, and the future of Georgia.

The Georgia Historical Society, in partnership with the Office of the Governor, proudly inducted Saxby Chambliss and Chris Womack as the newest Georgia Trustees at the 2026 Trustees Gala.

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After America entered World War I on this day in 1917, Georgia became home to more training camps than any other state. Learn more about how the state of Georgia contributed to WWI and Today in Georgia History at https://t.co/fXgEZY1HWl.

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Governor Brian Kemp and Georgia Historical Society to Induct Senator Saxby Chambliss and Chris Womack as New Modern-Day Georgia Trustees - https://t.co/hnt6qY2DZN

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April Education Newsletter - https://t.co/JsqpgsREVu

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Fannin County in north Georgia is named for Georgian James Fannin, who fought in the Texas independence movement. The Fannin Memorial Monument in Goliad marks the spot where over 300 Georgians died #otd in 1836. Learn more about Today in Georgia History, https://t.co/fXgEZY1HWl

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Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital opened July 31, 1911—one of the region’s first public hospitals. Founded with a $25K gift from Judge Francis Flagg Putney and support from both Black & White citizens, it served all races under one roof. Start exploring Georgia’s historical markers

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In Jan 1961, Charlayne Hunter and Hamilton Holmes became the first Black students to enroll at UGA. These photographs follow their journey, from registering for classes and walking across campus to graduating in 1963, capturing a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement.

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March Education Newsletter - https://t.co/iJLhgFYNmK