One of the best ways to learn about history is to experience it. Museums, lectures and books are all helpful, but walking through history in someone else’s shoes can be life-changing. Plus, “doing something” helps keep children entertained and engaged. You can experience African American history in...
During the 1920s, Auburn Avenue became the commercial center of Black Atlanta. And in 1956, Fortune Magazine named it "The richest Negro street in America." The phrase "Sweet Auburn" was coined by businessman and civil rights activist John Wesley Dobbs, the "Unofficial Mayor of Sweet Auburn" and the...
In middle Georgia, the city of Dublin, located nearly halfway between Atlanta and Savannah, makes a convenient and worthwhile stop on I-16 — not only for its downtown restaurants and shops, but also for its historic sites. In fact, the city has a little-known connection to the Civil Rights Movement...
Throughout history, African Americans have been fighting alongside their fellow countrymen since the Revolutionary War. Before they could be legal citizens or exercise their inalienable rights, they fought and often died for the benefit of the United States. However, there is not much to attest to...
Learn more about the Albany Movement through exhibits, historical markers and unforgettable live musical performances in this southwest Georgia city.
Blue Ridge, Georgia, is a beloved mountain getaway first settled in the 1800s as a railroad stop. Downtown features shops and art galleries, restaurants, and breweries. Further out, visitors can enjoy the outdoors, including hikes, whitewater rafting, trout fishing, and wildlife spotting. Spend the...
"The Haunting of Hill House" is a modern reimagining of the iconic Shirley Jackson novel, about 5 siblings who grew up in the most famous haunted house in America. Carla Gugino, Michiel Huisman, Mckenna Grace and Timothy Hutton star.
For some, talking to kids about civil rights history may feel like a giant, overwhelming task. What do you say? How much do you say? When do you start talking about it? How do you begin? The questions might seem endless, and the unknown answers might cause you to just ditch the whole conversation...
The country church, once a staple throughout the South, is having a hard time surviving. Younger members of the congregations want the programs of larger churches and modern conveniences, like air conditioning and padded seating. But there is something about a historic country church. You can feel...