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Today in History
1812 Politician Alexander Hamilton Stephens was born in Wilkes County, Georgia. One of the great orators of his day, he would play a pivotal role in many of the political … read more
Guide: Christy Crisp
Dates: July 27 and August 10
Time: 9:00-11:00
Cost: $20 per person
This tour will begin in GHS’s Hodgson Hall with an introduction highlighting materials from the GHS archives related to the women who will be the focus of the walking tour: Abigail Minis, one of the Georgia colony’s earliest settlers; Mother Matilda Beasley, Georgia’s first African-American nun; and Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts. Following this introduction, participants will explore a variety of sites and the city’s diverse history through the lives of some of its most fascinating women. Please note that this is a downtown, urban walking tour approximately 1.5 miles in length. Tours may be postponed or cancelled due to weather.
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1812 Politician Alexander Hamilton Stephens was born in Wilkes County, Georgia. One of the great orators of his day, he would play a pivotal role in many of the political … read more