Robbie Niles presents the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendement. One hundred years ago, on August 26, 1920, an amendment was made to the Constitution of the United States  guaranteeing women the right to vote. Namely: "The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation."

The women of Lumpkin County were no shrinking violets. By all accounts, they were well aware of what was happening elsewhere, but their opinions didn’t make the news.  This presentation reiterates the highlights well known to most of us of the suffragists’ efforts to attain full rights of citizenship by having a voice in issues that affect all citizens, including women, through voting. 

Come and bring a friend.

Chris Worick presents SOAPSTONE and its early uses in Lumpkin County 

Dating back to antiquity, soapstone has been recognized as one of the most abundant resources found throughout the world. Due to its relative softness, soapstone has been used for centuries in many applications. Native American people used soapstone for a variety of items such as pipes, cooking bowls,and ceremonial objects.The first settlers of Lumpkin County found not only gold, but also soapstone in abundance. Easily recognized by its distinctive gray-green color and often shiny appearance, soapstone was preferred by our early settlers because it was found in abundance and could be easily cut into workable sections or blocks. 

Many pioneers used soapstone in their fireplace hearths because of its heat retaining properties and durability. Today, the most obvious reminders of soapstone’s extensive use can be found in our cemeteries and headstones throughout Lumpkin County.

 Thursday, February 13 • 7:00 p.m. • The Community House, 111 North Park St.