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Today in History
1947 Politician Sanford Bishop was born in Mobile, Alabama. After graduating from Morehouse College and Emory Law School, Bishop was admitted to the Georgia and Alabama bars, but made Georgia … read more

One of the most significant ways the Georgia Historical Society fulfills its mission is by providing educational programming that explores our state's and nation's past. Through these programs GHS offers an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of what it means to be a Georgian and an American.
GHS provides a variety of programs and educational events throughout the year, including lectures, teacher workshops and training, classes and contests for students, and the annual Georgia History Festival history education program. Many of these resources are available online.
Experience history through our online exhibits and gather resources specifically for educators by following the links above.
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Dr. Dan Feller of the Papers of Andrew Jacksonpresents the Kickoff Lecture for the 2011 Georgia History Festival |
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For information on the Georgia Historical Society's 2012 Georgia History Festival, click here . |
Portrait of General James Oglethorpe from the Georgia Historical Society Portrait collection |
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2009 Profiles in LeadershipLeadership in Crisis: The Leo Frank Lynching |
2012 NEH Landmarks of AmericanHistory workshop for community college faculty |
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1947 Politician Sanford Bishop was born in Mobile, Alabama. After graduating from Morehouse College and Emory Law School, Bishop was admitted to the Georgia and Alabama bars, but made Georgia … read more