Historian uses creative ways to tell Augusta’s stories
Historian Corey Rogers is the director of the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History.
Symposium at AU highlights 19th century press, Civil War and free expression Nov. 7-9
A journalism history symposium will be at Augusta University Nov. 7-9.
‘Votes and Petticoats’ highlights the history of the women’s voting movement
Votes and Petticoats will commemorate the 104th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment.
History comes to life during museum fundraiser
A Night at the Museum will raise money for the Augusta Museum of History.
Ribbon cutting scheduled at Augusta Jewish Museum July 21
A ribbon cutting ceremony will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Augusta Jewish Museum.
Meadow Garden celebrates Independence Day
Meadow Garden, the home of George Walton one of three Georgia signers of the Declaration of Independence, was the site of a July 4 program.
July 4 ceremony honors Declaration of Independence signers
The 14th annual Signers Monument ceremony was July 4.
Barbecue, history and fireworks mark Independence Day 2024 events
Multiple events are planned across the area to mark Independence Day.
D-Day at 80: Thomson resident took part in the invasion
Thomson’s Louis Graziano, 101, fought on D-Day, which marks its 80th anniversary June 6, 2024.
Sculpture honors Augusta’s African American medical trailblazers
The “Pillars of the Golden Blocks” at the Twiggs Circle Roundabout highlights the contributions of African Americans to the medicine in Augusta during a time of segregation.
Exhibits installed at Augusta Jewish Museum
Some of the exhibits at the Augusta Jewish Museum have been installed and patrons of the Historic Augusta Loft and Living Tour can see them May 4.
Historical marker to honor first African American archaeologist
A marker to honor John Wesley Gilbert will be dedicated on May 2.
Curryton Magnolia highlight of upcoming historical society meeting
The Curryton Magnolia will be a highlight of the April 28 Edgefield County Historical Society meeting.
Security Federal Bank receives prestigious historic preservation award
Security Federal Bank received the Marguerite Williams Award for Excellence in Rehabilitation at the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation’s 47th annual Preservation Award ceremony on April 20.
