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By Stan Deaton
The US Bicentennial, in 1976, happened during that sweet spot in my youth—I was old enough to watch prime-time TV (and be aware of and remember what I was watching) but not old enough to drive, which would have taken me out of the house to pursue other things in the evening besides television. This was important because one of my fondest...
Historians William Hitchcock and Elizabeth Varon speak with the Georgia Historical Society's Stan Deaton about past national commemorations. Photo by John McKinnon.
Savannah, GA, February 27, 2026 – The Georgia Historical Societ...
Savannah, GA, February 18, 2026 – As part of its statewide commemoration of the United States’ 250th anniversary, the Georgia Historical Society (GHS) will present “A United States but a Divided America: How We Have Celebrated the ...
Welcome! This is the first of a new blog series here at GHS about the ongoing US250 commemoration. As the United States approaches July 4, 2026, we’ll be exploring a host of topics related to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution which we hope you’ll find informative, enlightening, and engaging.
In addition to all the prog...
Savannah, GA, February 13, 2026 – The Georgia Historical Society (GHS) hosted the 2026 Georgia Day Ex...