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A Victorian Wedding

William Root House 80 N Marietta Parkway NW, Marietta, GA

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

Smyrna Library Meeting Room 100 Village Green Circle SE, Smyrna, GA

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

Smyrna Library Meeting Room 100 Village Green Circle SE, Smyrna, GA

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

Smyrna History Museum 2800 King Street, Smyrna, GA

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

Cobb Galleria Centre 2 Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, GA

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

Marietta History Center 1 Depot Street, Marietta, GA

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
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Georgia Black Vendor Market 2024

Christian Village 4665 Macland Road, Powder Springs, GA

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

Smyrna Community Center 1250 Powder Springs ST SE, Smyrna, GA

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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Behind Closed Doors

William Root House 80 N Marietta Parkway NW, Marietta, GA

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
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SABCA Life’s Annual Black History Month Gala

Socrates Cafe at Life University 1269 Barclay Cir, Marietta, GA

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.
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