Thronateeska Heritage Center

05/05/2026

🏛️ National Historic Preservation Month continues all throughout May!

Our very own Daniella Mendez recently joined WALB’s Town & Country to share why preserving our history matters and how historic places connect our community to the past, present, and future. We’re proud to see the Thronateeska Heritage Center spotlighted during this national celebration of preservation.

🔍 Don’t forget to join the fun!
Stop by our various scavenger hunt pick‑up locations and participate all month long as we celebrate South Georgia’s rich history.

🏛️ History comes alive this month! Daniella Mendez with the Thronateeska Heritage Center shares why preserving our past matters more than ever.

05/01/2026

Happy Preservation Month!

05/01/2026

📣 May is National Preservation Month!

It’s time to celebrate Preservation Month with us this May. As our nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we’re reflecting on the places that bring its most powerful promise to life, that “all people are created equal.” These historic spaces tell the story of who we are and how far we’ve come on our journey toward a more perfect union.

South Georgia Archives is excited to support the Albany and Dougherty Historic Preservation Commission with the Preserving History Scavenger Hunt throughout the month of May. With 30 challenges, this community-wide adventure invites you to explore Albany’s history, rediscover local landmarks, and celebrate the people working to preserve them.

Preservation Month is a moment to honor the places that spark joy, inspire wonder, and connect us to our shared story. The places that make us who we are deserve to be celebrated and protected.

Pick up your scavenger hunt form at any of the participating locations listed on the flyer, including Thronateeska Heritage Center, Albany Area Arts Council, Albany Civil Rights Institute, the Albany CVB, and the Planning & Development Department.

04/08/2026

Records & Information Management Month Tip #1 📁

To manage records effectively, it is important to understand the records lifecycle. A record is a living document, and knowing its stage helps ensure proper handling, compliance, and retention.

The 4 stages of the records lifecycle

1️⃣ Creation
This is when a record is created or received. It documents an activity, transaction, decision, or obligation.

2️⃣ Use
During this stage, the record is actively accessed, referenced, or updated to support daily work, legal requirements, or business needs.

3️⃣ Maintain
Once a record is no longer needed for frequent use, it is maintained securely, either physically or digitally, to protect its integrity and accessibility in accordance with retention requirements.

4️⃣ Final Disposition
At the end of its retention period, records are either transferred to an archive for long term preservation or securely destroyed in accordance with approved policies.

Understanding each stage ensures records are managed responsibly from beginning to end.

Follow along all month as we celebrate RIM Month and share resources to help safeguard South Georgia’s records and history.

Visit Us Fridays, 9 AM–4 PM
📍100 West Roosevelt Avenue, Albany, GA
Questions or appointments?
📍Call 229-432-6955
📍Email: Daniella Mendez, Archives Manager – [email protected]
Let’s keep South Georgia’s story alive—together.

04/05/2026

🌞🌸 Happy Easter! 🌸🌞

From all of us at Thronateeska Heritage Center, we wish you a joyful day filled with peace, tradition, and the promise of spring.

04/01/2026

📂 April is Records and Information Management (RIM) Month!

April is internationally recognized as Records and Information Management Month. A time to highlight the important, day‑to‑day work of creating, receiving, organizing, sharing, securing, and responsibly disposing of records. Strong RIM practices protect information, support transparency, and help organizations operate effectively.

Throughout the month, the South Georgia Archives will be sharing helpful tips and best practices to support good records management. The records created today become the history of tomorrow, and we’re excited to help our community strengthen how information is managed and preserved.

Follow along all month as we celebrate RIM Month and share resources to help safeguard South Georgia’s records and history.

Visit Us Fridays, 9 AM–4 PM
📍100 West Roosevelt Avenue, Albany, GA
Questions or appointments?
📍Call 229-432-6955
📍Email: Daniella Mendez, Archives Manager – [email protected]
Let’s keep South Georgia’s story alive—together.

03/12/2026

🚨 CLOSURE ALERT 🚨

​Due to inclement weather and for the safety of our visitors and staff, Thronateeska Heritage Center will be closed today until further notice.

We apologize for any inconvenience. Please stay tuned to our social media pages for further updates regarding our reopening. Stay safe and dry, Albany! 🌧️🏛️

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01/22/2026

🚧 Our starry skies are taking a quick tech break! 🚀

The planetarium and exhibits are temporarily closed due to technical difficulties, but we’ll be back soon to light up your universe.

Stay tuned for updates!

Need plans? Our Artesian Alliance partners Chehaw Park & Zoo and Flint RiverQuarium are open 7 days a week with scheduled programs every Saturday & Sunday. Don't forget to follow them to stay updated!

01/01/2026

🎉✨ Happy New Year from Thronateeska & the South Georgia Archives! ✨🎉

As we begin a new year, we invite you to explore and celebrate the rich history of Southwest Georgia. Thronateeska Heritage Center and the South Georgia Archives are dedicated to preserving the stories, photographs, and documents that connect our past to our future.

Make this year a time to discover local history, research family roots, and help keep our community’s legacy alive. 📜📚

Here’s to a year of reflection, discovery, and preservation!

12/25/2025

From historic holiday traditions to modern celebrations, this time of year reminds us just how special our community’s story truly is.

Merry Christmas from Thronateeska and the South Georgia Archives! 🎁✨

Thank you for helping us preserve the past, explore the present, and inspire the future.

Wishing you peace, joy, and a season filled with wonder. 🌟