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Today in History
1927 Oglethorpe University presented an honorary Doctor of Laws degree to publisher William Randolph Hearst, who was a generous benefactor of the Atlanta institution. read more
Savannah-area museums
Click here for a list of this years participating sites.
Georgians and visitors alike experience our area’s rich history and cultural life as historic sites, house museums, art museums, and other points of interest in Savannah and coastal Georgia open their doors to the public, providing an exceptional opportunity to experience the history in our own backyard. From Statesboro to Darien, over 40 cultural institutions throughout coastal Georgia participate in this popular GHS’s Georgia History Festival annual family event. Free and open to the public.

1927 Oglethorpe University presented an honorary Doctor of Laws degree to publisher William Randolph Hearst, who was a generous benefactor of the Atlanta institution. read more