Georgia Historical Society

Symposium February 27-29, 2008

Savannah, Georgia

Untitled, James S. Silva Collection, 1888 - 1910s, VM2126

The role of African-Americans in the history of Georgia's barrier islands and Georgia's place in the larger Black Atlantic world has been significant but largely overlooked by scholars who have traditionally focused on South Carolina. This symposium, featuring ten of the leading voices in the field, will provide a much-needed forum for new directions and new scholarship.

Speakers include David Brion Davis (Yale University), Philip D. Morgan (Johns Hopkins University), Michael Gomez (New York University), Jacqueline Jones (Brandeis University), Emory Campbell (Penn Center), Erskine Clarke (Columbia Theological Seminary), Allison Dorsey (Swathmore College), Timothy B. Powell (University of Pennsylvania), Theresa A. Singleton (Syracuse University), and Betty Wood (Cambridge University).

The seminar will take place in the center of historic Savannah, Georgia, where participants will be able to experience firsthand many of the sites discussed through exciting events and pre- and post-conference tours.

In addition, Symposium sponsors will also conduct two workshops for teachers, geared towards using local resources to teach history and culture.

For more information, or to register for the symposium, visit The Ossabaw Island Foundation website.

The Georgia Historical Society is proud to lend its support to this exciting educational event. 

Sponsors:

Ossabaw Island Foundation

Georgia Historical Society

Armstrong Atlantic State University

Georgia Southern University

Savannah State University

University of Georgia Press