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Summary of the 2024 monthly programs. If a blue link is available, click it for further information.
"Lives Intertwined" North Georgia College and the Historic Choice St, Baptist Church by Reagan Smith
"Lives Intertwined" North Georgia College and the Historic Choice St, Baptist Church by Reagan Smith
July 2024
At the July 2024 Lumpkin County Historical Society meeting Reagan Smith, a 2024 UNG graduate, discusses the archival research conducted by herself, Emily Bowen and Stephanie McBride on the history and architecture of the historic 1899 Dahlonega Baptist Church building and its enduring connection with the University of North Georgia.
She speaks about Col. William P. Price’s role in constructing the building, the beautiful stained-glass windows, and the historic NGC cadet traditions and rituals once practiced there.
McDonald House in Yahoola Creek Park.
McDonald House in Yahoola Creek Park.
June 2024
The speaker is Alan McDonald, who grew up in Dahlonega. His early life unfolded in the McDonald residence at Yahoola Creek Park. He will share perspectives on the historical significance of the house and the legacy of his ancestors, renowned as Confederate soldiers and gold miners.
SHOW & TELL
SHOW & TELL
May 2024
Our Show & Tell programs have had a wide variety of fascinating items brought in, from beautiful dresses and straight razors to flags and bells and books. So, blow the dust off of those family heirlooms or interesting artifacts and share them with us. Items are displayed on tables with your name and a brief description. Each person has two minutes during the program to talk about their treasure.
Historical Jail Preview
Historical Jail Preview
April 2024
The new Museum Committee has been working diligently to implement improvements to the Historical Society’s 1884 Jail Museum for the opening on the Bear-on-the-Square festival on the weekend of April 20-21. They will present a sneak preview of those improvements at the April 14thmeeting.
The Madeleine K. Anthony Awards, traditionally presented at the April meeting, will be presented at the September meeting this year.
Football at North Georgia College by Darrell Woodall
Football at North Georgia College by Darrell Woodall
March 2024
Most do not know that North Georgia College (now UNG, the University of North Georgia) had a football program that spanned almost 80 years (more than50%) of the school’s 151-year history. Darrell related interesting aspects of its colorful football history that he discovered while doing research for his book, “Blue Ridge Gridiron: The History of North Georgia College Football.”
The Magic Lantern by Greg Sheppard
The Magic Lantern by Greg Sheppard
February 2024
In the days before mass media, traveling showmen entertained audiences using Magic Lanterns. Recently Jimmy Anderson donated a Magic lantern to our museum collection. At our February 2024 meeting Greg Sheppard discussed the uses of Magic lanterns. He spoke about their history, use and how crowds were entertained.
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