Georgia Days 2008

February 05, 2008 - February 16, 2008

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Georgia Days Kickoff Event

February 05, 2008

Scott Hodges portrays Georgia founder James Edward Oglethorpe

An Evening with James Edward Oglethorpe

A Dramatic Historical Presentation by Scott Hodges

Sponsored by: British Gas

The GHS library and archives will close to researchers at 4 p.m. for this event.

The Kickoff Event for Georgia Days 2008 explores the life and legacy of Georgia's founder and the 2008 Honoree General James Edward Oglethorpe. Professional interpreter Scott Hodges brings thirty years of experience as a re-enactor to the role of Georgia's founder. Hodges draws upon the journals, diaries, and letters of the time period to vividly bring to life the first years of the "Georgia Experiment." A little history, a little humor, and a lot of first-person character! An extensive display of English trade items, along with maps, accompany this "hands-on" program suitable for all ages.

GHS will also display that evening a nationally recognized and award-winning collection of rare Oglethorpe stamps from the private collection of Mr. Charles J. O'Brien III of Alpharetta, Georgia. The "Georgia Bicentennial" exhibit celebrates the Oglethorpe stamp released in Savannah on February 12, 1933, to honor the 200th anniversary of the founding of Georgia.  Reception to follow.

Free and open to the public