The Georgia Historical Society, founded in 1839, is a premier independent statewide educational and research institution dedicated to collecting, examining, and teaching Georgia and American history. With a vast collection of over 5 million manuscripts and 2,200 historical markers across the state, the Society aims to make the past relevant to the present through award-winning programs, publications, teacher training, and research services.
Committed to teaching the full story of American history, the Georgia Historical Society believes in the value of history and its role in shaping our future. By offering new and deeper perspectives on the past and present, the Society strives to foster a better understanding of our shared history, binding us together as Americans and inspiring us to live up to our ideals and aspirations.
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