History & Heritage
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Celebration
The Acworth MLK Celebration and Day of Service will be held Monday, January 15, 2024. The community is welcome to join for a light welcome breakfast at 8:30 a.m. at the Roberts
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Trains, Trains, Trains
Join the Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History for the biggest event of the year, Trains, Trains, Trains! The two-day event will take place on January 27 & 28, 2024, 9:30 AM
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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
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
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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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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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.
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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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
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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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