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SUMMARY:Mini-Film Showing at Ciné
DESCRIPTION:Join the Athens Historical Society at 5:00pm on July 17 at Ciné in downtown Athens for a FREE showing of a series of short films! \n \nAt 5pm on Wednesday\, July 17th at Ciné\, the Athens Historical Society will host a viewing and discussion of its first films on Athens History.\n \nThe Athens Film Project is launching the first three of its very short films–just 5-7 minutes each–at Ciné’s Lab at 5pm on Wednesday\, July 17. A project of the Athens Historical Society that began during the early days of the pandemic\, the Film Project’s goal is to create films on Athens history for local 11th grade U.S. History classes.\n \nExecutive producer\, Cindy Hahamovitch\, says the idea was to make history meaningful by making it local. “We started with the standards–the facts and concepts–Georgia teachers have to teach and looked for local stories to illuminate them. So\, teachers teaching about the Industrial Revolution could say\, ‘Did you know that Athens was an early and important part of the Industrial Revolution?’ and then pop in our 6-minute film.”\n \nThe first films to be completed are  “Emancipation” by Grady School graduate film student Emani Saucier and “the Knox Institute\,” Athen’s famous Freedmen’s Bureau School\, by local resident Jesse Freeman. Georgia Film Academy instructor Phil Bergquist is putting the finishing touches on Industrial Athens I\, which chronicles the history of the textile industry in Athens through the Civil War. A film on the history of Athens industry after the war is in the works\, as are films on the founding of Athens\, Reconstruction\, and the Cold War. Future topics include slavery\, the Civil War\, and the New Deal.\n \nJane McPherson\, a UGA Social Work professor and one of three Film Committee founders\, says “the Film Project has been a true town and gown collaboration.” Three members of the Film Committee are UGA faculty\, but it includes community members\, local high school teachers\, the Social Studies Coordinator for the ACC school system\, and the Archives and Special Collections Coordinator for the Athens Regional Library System. Peggy Galis\, who came up with the idea of making short films on Athens history for local classrooms\, has raised over $100\,000 from local supporters\, including the Langdale Foundation\, Margaret Smith\, Grady Thrasher\, and Kathy Prescott. Grants from Georgia Humanities and the National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in the State of Georgia helped jumpstart the project. UGA’s History Department help fund the graduate student fellows who research and write the treatments and help to secure images and permission to use them.\n \nHistory students at Cedar Shoals High School vetted the first two films and gave their stamp of approval. After watching the film on Emancipation by Emani Saucier\, the first word out of one student’s mouth was “amazing.” “There was general agreement that the film was excellent\,” recalled teacher Montu Miller. Students particularly liked the images\, and “the…local stories…they hadn’t heard of before….” Their complaint about the film on the Knox School by Jesse Freeman was that it was too short! Student and teacher consultants will soon give feedback on the rough cut of Industrial Athens Part I.\n \nResearcher and script writer Bryant Barnes\, a PhD student in History at UGA\, said\, “I loved history when I was growing up\, but it always seemed like it was happening somewhere else\, somewhere more exciting or important. As I researched the stories for these films\, Athens came to life. Street names\, old buildings\, and scenic views took on new meaning and significance.”\n \nThe launch event will screen the three short films after which a panel of Film Project members and filmmakers will take questions about the films and the process. Food and beverages will be available. The event is open to the public though seating is limited.\n \nFor information\, contact Nellie Brunson\, AHS board member\, at  athenshistorical@gmail.com.
URL:https://athenshistorical.org/event/mini-film-showing-at-cine/
LOCATION:Cine\, 234 W Hancock Ave\, Athens\, GA\, 30601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Programs
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SUMMARY:Athens Film Festival Presents: The Athens Film Project at the Morton Theatre
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTED BY: Athens Film Festival and the Athens Historical Society \nGENERAL ADMISSION: Free! \nEVENT DESCRIPTION:\nExperience Athens\, Georgia’s rich and complex history\, like never before. Join us for a special screening of four short documentaries that delve into the stories and milestones that shaped our city: \nIndigenous Athens – Discover the deep-rooted history of Athens’ original inhabitants. \nEmancipation and Aftermath – Explore the transformative period following the Civil War and its lasting impact on the community. \nThe Industrial Age – Witness how industry built much of the Athens we know today. \nThe Knox Institute – Learn about this pioneering institution that became a beacon for African American secondary education post-Civil War. \nThis one-of-a-kind event offers a powerful look at the people and moments that built the foundation of Athens. Don’t miss this chance to engage with our city’s story in a way that’s never been told before. \nA brief portion of the event will include the Athens Historical Society Annual Meeting. \nFOR SHOW DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT: Chuck Griffin\, chuck@athensfilm.com \nCONNECT:\nWebsite – https://athenshistorical.org\nWebsite – athensfilm.com\nFacebook – facebook.com/athensgafilmfest \nMorton Theatre: \n195 West Washington StreetAthens\, GA\, 30601United States \n 
URL:https://athenshistorical.org/event/athens-film-festival-presents-the-athens-film-project-at-the-morton-theatre/
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SUMMARY:Tracing Continuity: Local Infrastructure\, the Federal Government\, and the Presence of Athens’s Past
DESCRIPTION:Join us March 23 at 3:00pm for an afternoon lecture at the Oak House Distillery! Dr. Jonathan Hepworth will be presenting on “Tracing Continuity: Local Infrastructure\, the Federal Government\, and the Presence of Athens’s Past” \nLocation:\nOak House Distillery\n1015 MACON HWY.\nATHENS. GA 30606 \nCarpooling is encouraged! \n 
URL:https://athenshistorical.org/event/tracing-continuity-local-infrastructure-the-federal-government-and-the-presence-of-athenss-past/
LOCATION:Oak House Distillery\, 1015 Macon Highway\, Athens\, GA\, 30606\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sew What? Why Sewing Matters and a look into Fashion in Athens Around the Turn of the Century
DESCRIPTION:Join us on June 8th at 3:00pm!\nExperience Athens\, Georgia’s lived history like never before. Join the Athens Historical Society and The Heritage Room at Athens-Clarke County Library for a special presentation on high fashion from the 1890s to early-1900s!\n\n\nVintage fashion connoisseur Eva Elarbee will present on the different pieces that make an 1890s silhouette. She will discuss the different layers that go into creating a historically accurate outfit! Photographs and fashion plates from the turn of the 20th-century will also be displayed! \nADMISSION: Free! \nLOCATION: Appleton Auditorium\, ACC Library\, 2025 Baxter Street Athens\, GA 30606
URL:https://athenshistorical.org/event/sew-what-why-sewing-matters-and-a-look-into-fashion-in-athens-around-the-turn-of-the-century/
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual Oconee Hill Cemetery Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Athens Historical Society is excited to return to Oconee Hill Cemetery for another guided tour this year. Building on the success of last year’s event\, we’re partnering with cemetery staff and volunteers to improve the experience for attendees\, including better managing tour group sizes and addressing sound quality concerns. We look forward to another memorable and engaging walk through Athens’ rich history.\n\nThe historic Oconee Hill Cemetery is located in Athens\, Georgia adjacent to the University of Georgia campus. The cemetery was established in 1856 and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The cemetery features impressive landscape architecture\, decorative funerary markers\, distinctive cast-iron fencing\, a rare through-truss bridge\, and a Sexton’s House of architectural significance. The cemetery is also known for its scenic beauty\, including grassy and wooded rolling terrain\, flowing water\, and scenic vistas. The cemetery is home to many notable Georgians including governors\, University presidents\, veterans\, and Congressmen.\n\nOctober 26th at 6:00pm\nThe event is free\, but a suggested $5 donation per person helps us keep hosting community events like this one! Click here to donate.
URL:https://athenshistorical.org/event/2nd-annual-oconee-hill-cemetery-walking-tour/
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SUMMARY:Georgia Photographers Lecture at the Taylor Grady House
DESCRIPTION:Join us on November 23rd for a lecture on Georgia Photographers by E. Lee Eltzroth. \nEltzroth will be highlighting Athens and area photographers. The event will be held at the Taylor Grady House at 3:00pm. \nSee you there!
URL:https://athenshistorical.org/event/georgia-photographers-lecture-at-the-taylor-grady-house/
LOCATION:The Taylor Grady House\, 634 Prince Ave\, Athens\, GA\, 30601\, United States
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SUMMARY:Annual AHS Members Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:Members\, please join us for the Athens Historical Society Annual Holiday Party! \nWe’ll gather on December 15th at 6:00 p.m. at Normaltown Brewing Company  (425 Barber Street\, Athens\, GA 30601). \nLight hors d’oeuvres and non-alcoholic cider will be provided\, with beer available for purchase. \nFamilies are welcome- feel free to drop in or stay for the entire evening! \nPlease RSVP using the link below by December 10th. \nClick here to RSVP!\nNot a member yet? Join here! \n 
URL:https://athenshistorical.org/event/annual-ahs-members-holiday-party/
LOCATION:Normaltown Brewing\, 425 Barber Street\, Athens\, GA\, 30601\, United States
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SUMMARY:Women's Experiences in the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Join us for “Women’s Experience in the American Revolution\,” a talk by Dr. Dee Gillespie. Dr. Gillespie is a Professor of U.S. History at the University of North Georgia. \nThe American Revolution impacted women living in the British North American colonies\, creating new opportunities and bringing hardship to their families and communities. \nThis talk will discuss both patriot and enslaved women’s experiences as well as how women advocated to be included in the new nation’s vision of equality and liberty. \nThe event is cohosted by AHS and the Athens-Clarke County Library. \nJune 7\, at 3:00pm in the Appleton Auditorium at the Baxter Street Library
URL:https://athenshistorical.org/event/womens-experiences-in-the-american-revolution/
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