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Event Photography
2011 Garden Party
April 14, 2011
Photos by Brandy Mai
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The Burning and Destruction of Atlanta CW150 Historical Marker Dedication
April 11, 2011
Photos by Brandy Mai
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History of Emancipation: Special Field Orders No. 15 CW150 Marker Dedication in Savannah
March 4, 2011
Photos by Nora Lewis and William Hanley
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Civil War Women's Riot CW150 Marker Dedication in Columbus
March 1, 2011
Photos by William Hanley
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2011 Trustees Gala
February 12, 2011
Photos by Russ Bryant
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Senator Sam Nunn adds his name to the list of Georgia Trustees. |
Vince Dooley adding his name to the list of Georgia Trustees. |
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Vince Dooley, GHS President and CEO Dr. Todd Groce, Senator Sam Nunn |
Vince Dooley, GHS Executive Vice President Laura Garcia-Culler, Senator Sam Nunn
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Vince Dooley, GHS Senior Historian Dr. Stan Deaton, Senator Sam Nunn
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Governor Nathan Deal inducts the 2011 Georgia Trustees. |
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Senator Nunn and Coach Dooley answer questions submitted by GHS members and gala patrons. |
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Savannah Verdelho Madeira by the Rare Wine Co. was used to toast the 278th anniversary of the founding of Georgia. |
John Lee Hooker, Jr. provided the evening's entertainment.
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Georgia History Festival 2011: Dignitaries' Coffee and Georgia Day Parade
February 11, 2011
Photos by Russ Bryant
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Georgia History Festival Kickoff 2011: Dan Feller speaks on the Origins of Andrew Jackson's Indian Removal Policies
Trinity United Methodist
February 3, 2011
Photos by William Hanley
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African-American Soldiers CW150 Marker Dedication in Dalton
October 6, 2010
Photos by Matt Hamilton, Dalton Daily Citizen
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171st Annual Meeting
April 15, 2010
Photos by Charlie Snyder
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2010 Garden Party
April 15, 2010
Photos by Will Hanley
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2010 Georgia Days Birthday Bash and Awards Gala
As Time Goes By
February 13, 2010
Photos by WendyCooper
Click here to view and purchase images from this event.
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Program Photos
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Photos by Russ Bryant
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2010 Georgia Days
Georgia Day Parade
February 12, 2010
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Photos by Russ Bryant
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2010 Georgia Days
Dignitaries Coffee
February 12, 2010
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Photos by Russ Bryant
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2010 Georgia Days Kickoff
Jackie Robinson and the Integration of Baseball
February 2, 2010
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Photos by Tanya Milton
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Photos by GHS
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2009 Profiles in Leadership
Leadership in Crisis: The Leo Frank Lynching
October 15, 2009
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Photos by Charlie Snyder
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GHS Affiliate Award Presentation
July 21, 2009
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Photos by Ellen Tow
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2009 Annual Garden Party
April 16, 2009
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Photos by Charles Snyder
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Georgia Days Kickoff Event:
Pardon My Southern Accent: The Life and Legacy of Johnny Mercer in Word, Song, and Art
February 3, 2009
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Photos by Wendy Cooper
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Georgia Days Colonial Faire and Muster
February 7-8, 2009
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Photos by Russ Bryant
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Super Museum Sunday
February 8, 2009
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Photos by Russ Bryant
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Black History Month Essay and Public Speaking Contest
February 9, 2009
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Photos by Charles Snyder
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Georgia Day Dignitaries' Coffee
February 12, 2009
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Photos by Russ Bryant
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Georgia Day Parade
February 12, 2009
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Photos by Russ Bryant
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Georgia Days Birthday Bash and Awards Gala:
Magic in the Moonlight
February 14, 2009
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Photos by Wendy Cooper
The images below are a sampling of the over 300 photographs available for viewing and purchase online that document the event held on February 14, 2009. It was a memorable evening, and GHS would like to share the images from this historic occasion with you.
The full gallery of images is available through www.pictage.com by clicking here. Complete the brief sign in form to view and purchase prints from the gallery.
Enjoy the selection of images below, but please be sure to check out the event gallery as well!
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Saving Savannah: The City and the Civil War
October 23, 2008
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Photos by Charles Snyder
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Jacqueline Jones speaking at Wesley Monumental |
Jacqueline Jones |
Attendees lined up for the book signing |
Wal-Mart African-American Historical Marker Dedications
October 16, 2008
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Photos by Charles Snyder
Beach Institute
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Dr. Otis Johnson, Mayor of the City of Savannah brings greetings from the city during the marker dedication ceremony |
Christy Crisp, GHS Director of Programs; Dr. Charles Elmore, former GHS Board Member; Dr. Otis Johnson, Mayor of the City of Savannah; and Glen Wilkins, Senior Manager, Public Affairs, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. |
Dr. Charles Elmore, former GHS Board Member; Dr. Otis Johnson, Mayor of the City of Savannah; John Moore, Regional Market Manager, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.; Mary Osborne, Savannah City Council; Jamal Touré and Glen Wilkins, Senior Manager, Public Affairs, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. |
St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church
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Dr. Otis Johnson, Mayor of the City of Savannah; Father Christian Alimaji, St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church; John Moore, Regional Market Manager, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.; Christy Crisp, GHS Director of Programs |
Dr. Charles Elmore, former GHS Board Member, reads the marker aloud for spectators |
Christy Crisp, GHS Director of Programs; Fred Foster,Church Historian; Father Christian Alimaji, St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church; John Moore, Regional Market Manager, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.; and Glen Wilkins, Senior Manager, Public Affairs, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. |
Profiles in Leadership
Abraham Lincoln: Leadership and Legacy for a New Generation
October 10, 2008
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Photos by Will Hanley
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Studio C at GPB in Atlanta |
Todd Groce, GHS President and CEO, with Susan and Michael Starr |
Kaye Kole, and Debbie and Charles Shelton |
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Harold Holzer, Lucretia Payton-Stewart, and David Blight |
GPB technicians prep the panel |
Scholars Harold Holzer and David Blight join GHS Senior Historian, Stan Deaton on the stage |
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Dr. Todd Groce provides opening remarks to the audience prior to the start of the broadcast |
Wal-Mart African-American Historical Marker Dedications
June 17, 2008
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Photos by Charles Snyder
Savannah's African-American Medical Pioneers
Cornelius and Alice Woodby McKane
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Glen Wilkins, Senior Manager, Public Affairs,Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.; Dr. Charles Elmore, former GHS Board Member; Herbert Kemp, President, Sandfly Community Betterment Association; Dr. Otis Johnson, Mayor of the City of Savannah |
Members of the 54th Massachusetts, Joshua Washington and Ulysses Simpkins |
Glen Wilkins, Wal-mart Stores, Inc. with the 54th Massachusetts |
History of Emancipation:
Gen. David Hunter and General Orders No. 7
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Wal-Mart representative and Glen Wilkins, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. |
Representatives from GHS, Fort Pulaski, and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. unviel the new marker. |
Glen Wilkins, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.; Herbert Kemp, Sandfly Community Betterment Association; Wal-Mart Representative; and Charlie Fenwick, Fort Pulaski National Monument |
169th Annual Meeting and Garden Party
April 17, 2008
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Photos by Charles Snyder
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GHS Members at the 169th Annual Meeting |
GHS President, Todd Groce and outgoing Board Chairman, Don Kole |
Todd Groce with Kim and Mark Smith |
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Jim Blanchard, Mildred Wilcox and Bill Jones III |
Robert Brown and Jeff Kole |
GHS Members enjoying the Garden Party |
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Members help GHS celebrate 169th Annual Meeting |
GHS Staff: Stan Deaton, Christy Crisp, Leanda Rix and Laura Garcia-Culler |
Laura Garcia-Culler, Julia Butler, Stan Deaton and Karen Groce |
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GHS Members enjoying the evening |
275th Georgia Day's Birthday Bash & Awards Gala
February 16, 2008
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Photos by Russ Bryant
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Archie Davis, recipient of the Volunteer of Year Award |
Michael Beschloss |
Mayor Otis Johnson Celebrates the 275th Anniversary of the Founding of the Colony of Georgia |
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Michael Beschloss |
Michael Beschloss |
GHS President and CEO Welcomes Guests from across Georgia |
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Dr. and Mrs. Charles Fana, Jr. |
Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Butler |
Lynn Bryant, Monty Lee, Brynn Grant, Coley Bryant, Kelly Lee |
Sea Island Membership Recruitment Party
January 11, 2008
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GHS Executive Vice President, Laura Garcia-Culler, and GHS Board Member Vince Dooley enjoying the festivities.
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New Members Mr. and Mrs. Wiekel chat with GHS Board Member Dr. Walter Evans. |
New Members at the Sea Island Membership Recruitment Party. |
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Karen Groce, GHS President, Todd Groce, and Mrs. Linda Evans at Sea Island. |
Advisory Board Chairmen Gracie and Barry Phillips at Sea Island. |
The Genetic Strand: Lecture by Edward Ball
November 8, 2007
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Photos by Charles Snyder
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Edward Ball speaks to a full house at Congregation Mickve Israel. |
Author Edward Ball discusses his newest book. |
Attendees in line for the book signing that followed the evenings lecture. |
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Atlanta, GA 30318
Tel 404.382.5410
Fax 404.671.8570
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501 Whitaker Street
Savannah, GA 31401
Tel 912.651.2125
Fax 912.651.2831
Toll Free 877.424.4789
Library & Archives: 912.651.2128
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