History & Heritage
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A Victorian Wedding
During the month of February, visitors to the William Root House will be able to view the house as it would have appeared during a Victorian-era wedding and reception. Nineteenth century wedding […]
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Sunday Lecture: Life & Career of Nellie Mae Rowe
Sunday Lecture: Life & Career of Nellie Mae Rowe
A creative and resourceful self-taught African-American folk artist, Nellie Mae Rowe gained national recognition during the last decade of her life (1900-1982). Long before that, she was well known locally by visitors who […]
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Lunar New Year Celebration
Lunar New Year Celebration
Celebrate the year of the dragon! Join Loyee Ling, a certified Chinese teacher, for a short and interactive storytelling session that will introduce children to the history, customs, and traditions associated with […]
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African Americans & the Arts: Nellie Mae Rowe
In honor of Black History Month and the theme of African American Artists, kids will learn about Nellie Mae Rowe and make a take-home craft based on her art.
Atlanta Black Expo
The Atlanta Black Expo will be held at the Cobb Galleria Centre on February 10, featuring various Black-owned businesses for Black History Month. No matter your ethnicity, if you support Black owned […]
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Pop-In for Family Fun: Black History Crafts
The Marietta History Center will be hosting its monthly Pop-In event on Saturday, February 17th from 10 am-4 pm. This is a monthly event that takes place on the 3rd Saturday of […]
Georgia Black Vendor Market 2024
A celebration of black entrepreneurship and culture at the Christian Village campus.You'll find over 50 black-owned and black-friendly businesses offering products and services in various sectors, such as healthcare, fashion, home improvement, […]
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Black History Month Celebration Dinner
Please join the City of Smyrna for a Black History Month celebratory dinner with Dr. Daniel Black, novelist, essayist, and professor at Clark Atlanta University. The Black History Month Celebration Dinner will be held […]
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SABCA Life’s Annual Black History Month Gala
SABCA Life's Annual Black History Month Gala's 2024 theme is "Diamonds are Forever." Join Life University for a dazzling evening of celebration and culture at this in-person event, Diamonds are Forever Gala. […]
Behind Closed Doors
Behind Closed Doors: Sex, Love, and Marriage in Victorian America at the William Root House is on February 24, 2024.​Back by popular demand, this special evening lecture examines whether Victorians were as […]
