Genealogy One-on-Ones - Do you have a genealogical "brick wall" you'd like to smash? Are you conducting local history research for a class and need help figuring out where to begin? Did you buy a new house recently and want to research its history? Get help solving these and other research quandaries by registering for a Genealogy One-on-One! Registration required. Where: Heritage Room Conference Room, Athens-Clarke County Library, 2025 Baxter Street, Athens, Georgia When: Thursday, September 13 at 10 a.m. and Thursday, September 73 at 2 p.m. Contact: Sign up by calling the Heritage Room at 706-613-3650, extension 350.
Saturday, September 1
Labor Day Weekend Celebration - Civil War soldiers will be firing rifles and cannons throughout the day while presenting living history programs. Old-timey games will be available and fun for the whole family! The cost of admission is $9 for adults, $8 for seniors (62+) and $5 for youth 6 to 17. Where: Fort McAllister State Historic Park, 3894 Fort McAllister Road, Richmond Hill, Georgia When: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Contact: For more information call 912-727-2339.
Labor Day Weekend Folklife Festival - How better to celebrate Labor Day than learning about old time 19th century labor? Experience the daily chores required to run a farm, reward your labors with music and games, and visit with a few local vendors. The cost of admission is $4 to $6. Where: Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site, 711 Jarrell Plantation Road, Juliette, Georgia When: 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Contact: For more information call 478-986-5172.
Self-Guided Tour of Gordon-Lee Mansion - This 1847 home was the headquarters for Union Major General William Rosecrans immediately prior to the Battle of Chickamauga. During the battle it was a Federal hospital. The mansion is the only remaining original structure from the Battle of Chickamauga. The cost of admission is $5 for adults and $1 for children (ages 12 and under). Where: Gordon-Lee Mansion, 217 Cove Road, Chickamauga, Georgia When: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Contact: For more information call 423-488-0861.
The History of Indian Springs - Learn about the history of Indian Springs and how much this area has changed over the years. Take a tour of the park’s museum, sample the spring water and spend the day at Indian Springs State Park. A portion of General Sherman’s army camped overnight at Indian Springs during their March to the Sea. A fee of $5 is charged for parking. Where: Indian Springs State Park, 678 Lake Clark Road, Flovilla, Georgia When: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Contact: For more information call 770-504-2277.
Oakland Tours - Oakland and the Civil War - Stand at the site where General Hood watched the Battle of Atlanta. Hear the story of the Great Locomotive Chase and Andrew’s Raiders. See the Lion of Atlanta as it lies wounded and dying over unknown soldiers from nearby battlefields and hospitals, and the Confederate Obelisk, at one time the tallest structure in Atlanta. This tour also explores the achievements of famous military leaders and soldiers during and after the war. Franklin Garrett, the official Atlanta historian, once said: “History has several components: the participants, the chroniclers, and the historians. All of these components reside at Oakland.” The price of admission is $12 for adults, $6 for children (ages 6-17), students with ID and senior 65+. Where: Oakland Cemetery, 248 Oakland Avenue, SE, Atlanta, Georgia When: 6:30 p.m. at the Bell Tower
Sunday, September 2
Oakland Tours - The Women of Oakland - Early Atlanta was a man’s world. The few women among the first citizens were wives of railroad workers and merchants, slaves, and others who possessed the essential skills needed in a growing frontier town: cooks, laundresses, seamstresses, and boardinghouse keepers. The advent of the Civil War and the reconstruction of Atlanta into a metropolitan center changed the fortunes of the city and dramatically altered the image and status of women. From the domain of domestic life to the province of public life, this tour challenges the myth of Southern womanhood by uncovering the true social and personal histories of Atlanta’s pioneering women. The price of admission is $12 for adults, $6 for children (ages 6-17), students with ID and senior 65+. Where: Oakland Cemetery, 248 Oakland Avenue, SE, Atlanta, Georgia When: 6:30 p.m. at the Bell Tower
Wednesday, September 5
Author C.J. Chivers will speak on his bookThe Fighters: Americans in Combat in Afghanistan and Iraq.The Fighters vividly conveys the physical and emotional experience of war as lived by six combatants: a fighter pilot, a medic, a scout helicopter pilot, a grunt, an infantry officer, and a Special Forces sergeant. Chivers captures their commitment and sense of purpose, their courage and ultimately their sacrifice, confusion and moral frustration as new enemies arise, and invasions that give way to counterinsurgency duties for which they often were not prepared. Admission is $10 for the general public and $5 for Atlanta History Center members.
Where: Atlanta History Center, 130 West Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, Georgia
Legacy Family Tree presents a free webinar What's Been Done: Using Someone Else's Genealogy Research with presenter Thomas MacEntee. Whether you are new to genealogy or you've been working on your family history for years, incorporating the research of others can always be tricky. Here's how to develop a proven strategy to benefit from the work of other genealogists. When: 2 p.m. Contact: To register, click here.
Thursday, September 6
“Jeff’s Choice: A New Commander for the Army of Tennessee, December 1863” - Dr. Richard McMurry will speak during the monthly meeting of the Civil War Round Table of Cobb County. The cost of admission is $5; first time guests are free. Where: Hilton Atlanta Marietta Hotel & Conference Center, 500 Powder Springs Street, Marietta, Georgia When: 7 p.m.
The program for the regular meeting of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, TRR Cobb Camp #97, will be provided by Phillip Whiteman, Living Historian and Interpretation Specialist at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, speaking on Your Excellency, We Need Your Help! (Confederate Governors Under Fire From Their Citizens, the Confederate Government, and the Enemy). This presentation will look at how Confederate governors handled the numerous and complex problems of running a state government during war-time while fighting not only the enemy forces but also their state legislatures, the national Confederate government, and their own divided citizenry. This meeting is open to the public. Refreshments are served afterwards. Where: Oconee County Veterans’ Memorial Park Senior Center Auditorium, 3500 Hog Mountain Road (GA 53), Watkinsville, Georgia When: 7 p. m. Contact: For more information email Lowry Harper at lowry.harper@gmail.com or call him at 706-769-9770.
Friday, September 7
Legacy Family Tree presents a free webinar Legacy 9 Unlocked (part 6): Adding a Death Certificate with presenter Geoff Rasmussen. In this series, Legacy’s Geoff Rasmussen will guide you through the step-by-steps of properly adding genealogy documents, citations, and digital media to your Legacy Family Tree 9 software. Each class is based on a different chapter in his popular book, Legacy 9 Unlocked: Techniques, Tips and Step-By-Steps for Using Legacy Family Tree to Record Your Genealogy. Watch them in order if you want to follow the mystery or jump around to capture the instructions. In this class, “Adding a Death Certificate,” you will learn the seven steps of adding a death certificate to Legacy. When: 2 p.m. Contact: To register, click here.
Saturday, September 8
Civil War Music Program - Music during the Civil War served many functions. Not only did it help to organize and rally, but also went a long way to boost morale among the soldiers. Join musician and living historian K.D. Sellers as she demonstrates this using the fife. Where: Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, 900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr, Kennesaw, Georgia When: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Oakland Tours- From Terminus to Terminals: People Who Put Atlanta in Motion - Atlanta is a major transportation hub, but the city owes its beginning to the railroad. As far back as the early 1800s, when this area was nothing but forest, Georgia’s leaders recognized its ideal location as a connecting point for railroad transportation to the west, to the other cities in the Piedmont, and to the port of Savannah. Follow the journey of Atlanta’s evolution from a small-time rail town to a bustling metropolis with the world’s busiest airport, and see how many Oakland Cemetery residents had a hand in it all in this tour. The price of admission is $12 for adults, $6 for children (ages 6-17), students with ID and senior 65+. Where: Oakland Cemetery, 248 Oakland Avenue, SE, Atlanta, Georgia When: 6:30 p.m. at the Bell Tower
Second Saturday Guided Tour and Steam Engine Demonstration - Enjoy a guided tour of the plantation and learn about the Jarrell family, the agricultural operation, and how the switch to industry kept the farm afloat until its donation in 1974. Following the guided tour, join us for an antique steam engine demonstration and blow the whistle atop the Mill Complex. Where: Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site, 711 Jarrell Plantation Rd, Juliette, Georgia When: Tour is from 9:30 - 11 a.m. and the demonstration at 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 8 and Sunday, September 9
25th Annual Battle of Tunnel Hill Civil War Reenactment - The cannon blast, the horses charge and the soldiers give the Rebel yell as they clash in authentic conflict on the historic grounds of Tunnel Hill. The reenactment also includes Southern foods, sutler tents, encampments and an awesome experience! Visitors can walk through the 1,477 foot long railroad tunnel built in 1850, tour the Tunnel Hill Heritage Center, and General Sherman’s one-time headquarters at the historic Clisby Austin House. The cost of admission for adults is $10 (includes admission to the tunnel, museum and house) and free for children 12 and under. Where: Clisby Austin Road, Tunnel Hill, Georgia When: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Infantry Demonstrations at Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield - This program will consist of a step-by-step description and demonstration of basic infantry tactics and culminate in a musket firing. Where: Front field near the Visitor Center, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, 900 Kennesaw Mountain Drive, Kennesaw, Georgia When: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Sunday, September 9
Oakland Tours - Victorian Symbolism at Oakland - Victorians were fascinated by the past and borrowed symbols they learned from the archaeological digs taking place in Egypt, Greece, Israel, and Turkey. In many cases, the symbols were originally secular but were changed to religious, and could have a totally different meaning from one period to the other. Victorians believed death was very peaceful and calming. The word “cemetery” means “sleeping place” and many symbols reflect that concept. Our guides will acquaint you with the many botanical, secular, and religious symbols at Oakland and interpret their meaning. The price of admission is $12 for adults, $6 for children (ages 6-17), students with ID and senior 65+. Where: Oakland Cemetery, 248 Oakland Avenue, SE, Atlanta, Georgia When: 6:30 p.m. at the Bell Tower
Wednesday, September 12
Legacy Family Tree presents a free webinar Examining Migration & Researching Migrants in the British Isles with presenter Julie Goucher. In this presentation we shall examine the reasons for migration and focus on the individual migration groups coming to the British Isles. The United Kingdom is in an interesting position in that it sits within Europe and yet also has been a focal point of Empire, some of which influenced migrants. We shall also explore some of the research opportunities for each of those migration groups. When: 8 p.m. Contact: To register, click here.
Friday, September 14
Sitting up with the Dead - Have you ever dreamed of being locked in the library? Have you wanted to research genealogy “to your heart’s content”? Attend this event and you will have the opportunity to fulfill your dream. This event is not for beginners or the faint of heart! The second floor of the library will remain open until midnight for genealogists. The cost is $11.00 per person. Check & registration form must be received by Monday, September 10. There will be an additional $5.00 fee for late registration. (Space is limited) A light supper will be served. Where: Hall County Library, 127 Main Street, NW, Gainesville, Georgia When: 5 p.m. - 12 a.m. Contact: Click here to register.
The Friends of Georgia Archives & History present Lunch and Learn featuring Katherine Jentleson, Merrie and Dan Boone Curator of Folk and Self-Taught Art, High Museum of Art, speaking on Folk Art in a Larger Historical Perspective. Bring a lunch to eat during the program. Where: Georgia Archives, 5800 Jonesboro Road, Morrow, Georgia When: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Legacy Family Tree presents a free webinar Slave Narratives: Telling the Story of Slavery and Families with presenter Ann Staley. The WPA Federal Writers' Project (FWP) of the late 1930's provides us with more than 2,300 first person accounts of former slaves. The slave narratives, with their autobiographical accounts, can provide insight into the institution, rich context, and clues for family research. But how can we use this rich resource? Can they be relied upon? Some of the questions we will discuss are: What is the history of the slave narratives? Before, during, and after the Civil War. When were they taken? Who were the interviewers? What are the limitations of the narratives? Where can I find the narratives? Offline and Online. How can they be used for research? Names of family members, names of plantations, owners, and their family members; birth, marriage and death information for individuals; context for daily life in particular places. When: 2 p.m. Contact: To register, click here.
Saturday, September 15
Civil War Music Program - Music during the Civil War served many functions. Not only did it help to organize and rally, but also went a long way to boost morale among the soldiers. Join musician and living historian K.D. Sellers as she demonstrates this using the fife. Where: Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, 900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr, Kennesaw, Georgia When: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Blue & Gray BBQ Contest and Craft Festival - Enjoy our Blue & Gray BBQ Contest during the day, commemorating the great Blue & Gray BBQ of 1889 that took place on the grounds which resulted in the formation of the oldest and largest battlefield park in the United States (Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park). BBQ vendors will have their cook-off samples for sale, and arts and crafts vendors will be on the grounds. The cost of admission for adults is $10 (includes admission to the tunnel, museum and house) and free for children 12 and under. The Gordon-Lee Mansion will be open for tours. Admission to tour mansion: Adults $5.00, Children (ages 12 & under) $1.00. Where: Gordon-Lee Mansion, 217 Cove Road, Chickamauga, Georgia When: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Blue & Gray BBQ Contest and Craft Festival -The public is invited to bring their bicycles and join in a leisurely-paced historical ride. National Park Service rangers will talk about the history of the battlefield while Outdoor Chattanooga staff and volunteers provide ride leadership and support. Loaner bicycles will be available for riders five-feet-tall and over at no charge. Ride length is approximately 3 to 4 miles on flat to moderately-hilly terrain. The rides are appropriate for adults and children ages eight and older when accompanied by an adult. All participants are required to wear helmets. Where: Chickamauga Battlefield, 3370 LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe Georgia When: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Contact: Reservations for loaner bicycles are required at 706-866-9241.
Atlanta’s Oakland Cemetery - David Moore, Executive Director of Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta, will speak on the history of the cemetery. Included among the cemetery’s “residents” are nearly 7,000 Confederate veterans and Gone With the Wind author Margaret Mitchell. Where: TLE Christian Academy, 2765 South Main Street SW, Kennesaw, Georgia When: 2 p.m.
Saturday, September 15 and Sunday, September 16
Harvest at the Homestead - Join us for two days of pioneering fun. We will have live music, crafts, games, weapons demonstrations and more. All activities will take place at the Vaughn Log Cabin, located behind the old Park Office. There is a $5 charge for parking. Where: Red Top Mountain State Park, 50 Lodge Road SE, Acworth, Georgia When: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Hurricane Shoals Annual Civil War Reenactment - Come to the Heritage Village within Hurricane Shoals Park for both days of the Art in the Park Festival to enjoy our annual reenactment as well as tours of cabins; blacksmith and folk art and historical craft demonstrations; TWS Produce & Plant Stand; Hit & Miss Engines as well as Civil War Union and Confederate camps with drills, history, cooking & haversack displays; military and civilian wares for sale from sutlers. Where: Hurricane Shoals Park, 416 Hurricane Shoals Road, Maysville, Georgia When: Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
155th Anniversary of the Battle of Chickamauga - Commemorate the 155th Anniversary of the Battle of Chickamauga with a series of ranger-guided tours, hikes, lectures and living history demonstrations. Beginning on September 18, 1863, Union and Confederate forces clashed along the banks of West Chickamauga Creek. At stake were the fortunes of the fledgling Confederacy and the future of the United States and its citizens. For three days the armies struggled through the woods and fields here, leaving behind the broken dreams and lives of thousands of young men cut down in the prime of life. Where: Chickamauga Battlefield, 3370 LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia When: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, September 16
Living History at Panola Mountain - Learn about Panola Mountain's rich history through hands-on living history demonstrations at the Parker House that depict everyday family life during years prior to the Civil War. Participate in activities including candle making, butter churning, cooking, making rag dolls and other period games, all from guides in historic period clothing. Admission is $5 per person and $5 for parking. Reservations recommended. Where: Panola Mountain State Park, 2620 GA Hwy. 155 SW, Stockbridge, Georgia When: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Contact: For more information call 770-389-7801.
Oakland Tours- The Jewish Grounds of Oakland - This tour examines the Jewish Grounds of Oakland Cemetery and identifies patterns of assimilation and persistence that began to surface as waves of Jewish immigrants entered and adapted to the culture of Victorian America. In 1860, Atlanta was home to about 50 Jewish citizens. That same year, the Hebrew Benevolent Society purchased within Oakland’s Original Six Acres a burial plot now known as the Old Jewish Burial Grounds. It is the second oldest Jewish burial ground in Georgia. In 1892, the Hebrew Benevolent Congregation (The Temple) acquired yet another, much larger plot and sold one fourth of it to a newly formed synagogue, Ahavath Achim. Ahavath Achim, made up mainly of newly arrived immigrants from Russia, developed what is perhaps the most visually compelling area of Oakland, often described as “forest like” because of 7-foot markers tightly packed together. Our guides will share their knowledge of the Jewish community’s history, notable citizens, burial customs, and symbolism found throughout these grounds. The price of admission is $12 for adults, $6 for children (ages 6-17), students with ID and senior 65+. Where: Oakland Cemetery, 248 Oakland Avenue, SE, Atlanta, Georgia When: 6:30 p.m. at the Bell Tower
Monday, September 17
The Battle of South Mountain - Brian Jordan, author and Professor of History, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas, will speak during the monthly meeting of the Augusta Civil War Round Table. Free admission for first time visitors. Where: Snelling Center, 3165 Washington Road, Augusta, Georgia When: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Contact: For more information call 706-736-2909 or email gfy@gwenfulcheryoung.com.
Tuesday, September 18
The Genealogical Computer Society of Georgia presents another surprise presentation on electronics relating to our genealogical work with Marvin Tedjamulia. Where: Roswell Family History Center, 500 Norcross St, Roswell, Georgia When: 9:30 a.m.
Legacy Family Tree presents a free webinar Using Lists to Find Proof with presenter Cari Taplin. Genealogists examine lists nearly every time we conduct research, whether it be in the form of censuses, tax lists, directories, petitions, and hundreds of others. The Genealogical Proof Standard requires reasonably exhaustive research, analysis and corroboration of evidence. This presentation will demonstrate how lists can be used to meet those standards, and offers methods and tips for examining lists as a tool for proving the identity of our ancestors. When: 8 p.m. Contact: To register, click here.
Wednesday, September 19
Legacy Family Tree presents a free webinar 25 Simple Research Hacks Every Genealogist Should Know with presenter Lisa Alzo. Whether you are searching online databases, trying to obtain information from an uncooperative cousin, or need to streamline your research workflow, this webinar will outline 25 simple hacks you can use to get more genealogy done in less time! When: 2 p.m. Contact: To register, click here.
Friday, September 21
Historic Pews & Pulpits Fall Tour - Join us for our Historic Pews & Pulpits Fall Ramble. This bus tour will visit five historic rural churches constructed between 1773 and 1886 in Greene, Hancock, McDuffie, Taliaferro and Warren Counties of east-central Georgia. Three of the five churches pre-date the Civil War. Reservations required. The cost of this event is $60 which includes lunch. Where: Home Depot, 2490 Meadow Crest Road, Greensboro, Georgia When: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Contact: For more information call 770-389-7801.
Saturday, September 22
Georgia Genealogical Society is honored to present David E. Rencher, CGO of FamilySearch, for their 2018 3rd Quarterly Education Series! A professional genealogist since 1977, David holds credentials as both an Accredited and Certified genealogist. Sessions include Using the Features of FamilySearch, FamilySearch Collections - Tips and Tricks, Ethics in Genealogy - Professional and Personal, and Methodology for Source and Archives Research. Member registration on/before September 18, 2018 is $35 and non-member registration on/before September 18, 2018 is $45. Lunch is on your own. Where: First Baptist Church of McDonough, 101 Macon Street, McDonough, Georgia When: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm Contact: For more information or to register, click here.
This year’s Fall Folklife Festival focuses on barbecue traditions of Native Americans, African Americans and European Americans. Smith Family Farm provides the ideal backdrop for exploring Southern foodways traditions with chef demonstrations and discussions in our open-hearth kitchen. Hands-on demonstrations explore Southern crafts such as basket weaving, woodworking, pottery, food preservation, and candle dipping. Sip local brews while listening to the sounds of Georgia folk musicians, visiting with regional folk artists, and exploring signature exhibitions, and the fall foliage in our Goizueta Gardens. This program is included in the cost of general admission (free to members). Where: Atlanta History Center, 130 West Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, Georgia When: 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Oakland Tours - We Shall Overcome: African American Stories from Civil War to Civil Rights - “We Shall Overcome” became the anthem of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, but the origin of the song dates back to antebellum days and a spiritual sung by enslaved people, “No More Auction Block for Me.” This tour explores the lives and accomplishments of outstanding, and ordinary, African Americans who fought to overcome the effects of slavery and discrimination to help shape the history of Atlanta. A few of the notable African Americans buried at Oakland include Atlanta’s first African American mayor, Maynard Holbrook Jackson; Bishop Wesley John Gaines, minister and founder of Morris Brown College; Carrie Steele Logan, who established the first orphanage for African American children in Atlanta; and Selena Sloan Butler, founder of the first African American parent-teacher association in the United States. The price of admission is $12 for adults, $6 for children (ages 6-17), students with ID and senior 65+. Where: Oakland Cemetery, 248 Oakland Avenue, SE, Atlanta, Georgia When: 6:30 p.m. at the Bell Tower
Sunday, September 23
Oakland Tours - Odd Fellows, Red Men, Masons and More . . . Fraternal Organizations at Oakland - Fraternal organizations in the United States were a post-Civil War phenomenon. By the late 1800’s there were literally hundreds of such organizations, with an estimated 1 in 4 adults belonging to one or more. The groups were either religious (or anti), politically, socially, or professionally based. One common element could be found in all – mutual aid for the members. Many of Oakland’s residents were active Woodmen of the World, Knights of Pythias, or Hibernians, just to name a few. Join us for a fascinating look at these organizations, many of which still exist today. The price of admission is $12 for adults, $6 for children (ages 6-17), students with ID and senior 65+. Where: Oakland Cemetery, 248 Oakland Avenue, SE, Atlanta, Georgia When: 6:30 p.m. at the Bell Tower
Monday, September 24
Author Chris Hedges speaks on his book,America: The Farewell Tour. This book is a provocative examination of America in crisis, where unemployment, deindustrialization, and a bitter hopelessness and malaise have resulted in an epidemic of diseases of despair—drug abuse, gambling, suicide, magical thinking, xenophobia, and a culture of sadism and hate. Admission is $10 for the general public and $5 for Atlanta History Center members. Where: Atlanta History Center, 130 West Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, Georgia When: 8 p.m. Contact: Click here to buy tickets.
Tuesday, September 25
Immigration, Migration, and Family History: A StoryCorps Listening Event. This special listening event is hosted by StoryCorps, Atlanta History Center, and Atlanta's NPR station, WABE. The evening will feature stories of people's journeys as we ask the question, "How did you get here?” In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, hear stories of immigrants who crossed great distances to be here. In honor of National Family History Month, hear from some families who have traveled different roads. You'll also be able to sign up for future StoryCorps appointments on site. This event is free and open to the public, but space is limited. Where: Atlanta History Center, 130 West Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, Georgia When: 7 p.m.
Legacy Family Tree presents a free webinar Importance of Newspapers for Family Research with presenter Daniel Horowitz. Newspapers are a key tool to get information about families in all kind of announcements; but not everybody knows how and where to access them. But the most recent revolution in newspaper technology was done with MyHeritage's Record Matching new technology, designed to automatically find historical records for families in newspapers, comparing important meta-data like places and dates. Learn how this technology works and how it benefits the users and the newspapers as well. When: 2 p.m. Contact: To register, click here.
Wednesday, September 26
The Georgia Genealogical Society features a free webinar, North Carolina Land Grants Overview, presented by David McCorkle. Land records can provide useful genealogical information beyond just time and place, such as relationships, clues to wealth, occupations, neighbors, and more. Land Grants are of particular interest because they represent the first time a particular plot of land was allocated to settlers, and also because the grant process required a number of steps and often took several years, with numerous documents generated. North Carolina has original documents going back to 1663, and the free website nclandgrants.com has searchable data on all the grants along with many original document images. When: 8 p.m. Contact: Click here to register.
Friday, September 28
History on the Rocks - Our new after–hours program series, hosted on the fourth Friday of each month, gives guests the chance to kick–off the weekend by grabbing a drink and exploring the museum. For the first in the series, we’ll be showcasing a little of all we have to offer—cooking demos, museum theatre, and guaranteed good times! Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door; free for Atlanta History Center members. Members please RSVP to membership@atlantahistorycenter.com. Where: Atlanta History Center, 130 West Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, Georgia When: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Contact: Click here for tickets.
Saturday, September 29
Artillery Demonstrations at Chickamauga Battlefield - Learn about the Civil War through programs featuring living historians firing a reproduction Civil War cannon. Where: Chickamauga Battlefield, 3370 LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia When: 10:30 & 11:30 a.m. and 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30 p.m.
Oakland Tours- Dying in the 19th Century - From the log cabin the Cherokee Indians called “medicine house,” to the establishment of Atlanta Medical College, to the medical advances resulting from the Civil War, this tour traces the history of death and disease in Atlanta in the 19th century. Atlanta in the early 1800s was considered the frontier. The rough and sometimes violent lifestyle, combined with the humid climate and swampy land, all contributed to illness, injury, and death among the population. Learn about the mystery and science of death and dying during a time when the discovery of germ theory and anesthesia coexisted with the use of leeches, water cures, and medical quackery. The price of admission is $12 for adults, $6 for children (ages 6-17), students with ID and senior 65+. Where: Oakland Cemetery, 248 Oakland Avenue, SE, Atlanta, Georgia When: 6:30 p.m. at the Bell Tower
Sunday, September 30
Artillery Demonstrations at Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield - Artillery demonstrations show visitors the steps taken to fire cannon during the Civil War. Each program lasts 30 to 40 minutes and includes an explanation of the role of artillery during the Atlanta Campaign and the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain. Artillerists explain the steps of firing a cannon, explaining the role of each person working the cannon. Afterwards the process is performed in real time and the cannon is fired. Visitors are encouraged to maintain close control of their pets during firing, as it can be loud, and please prepare small children for the sudden burst of sound. Where: At the 24-Gun Battery, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, 900 Kennesaw Mountain Drive, Kennesaw, Georgia When: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.