Athens-Clarke County Heritage Room

06/23/2026

Missed Dr. Dee Gillespie's lecture on Women's Experiences in the American Revolution? Don't worry, she'll be visiting the Oconee County Library on Sunday, June 28th at 3:00pm!

The American Revolution impacted women living in the British North American colonies, creating new opportunities and bringing hardship to their families and communities.

This talk will discuss both patriot and enslaved women’s experiences as well as how women advocated to be included in the new nation’s vision of equality and liberty.

06/14/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the 𝘏𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘕𝘰𝘸! 𝘓𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘏𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 program has unfortunately been postponed. Keep an eye here and at athenslibrary.org/events for the rescheduled date.

06/11/2026

Introducing new databases from the Athens Regional Library System! Both NewsBank and HeritageHub are now available both in the library and at home with your PINES login.
America'sNews contains thousands of resources including archived issues of the Athens-Banner Herald from 1999 to present. HeritageHub serves as an archive of U.S. Obituaries and death notices spanning from 1704 to today with an exclusive collection of funeral home notices.

Visit athenslibrary.org/americas-news to explore everything these databases have to offer.

06/08/2026

For many people the story of the United States’ independence begins with the Declaration of Independence in July of 1776. It was, however, preceded - and influenced by - the Virginia Declaration of Rights, first written in May of 1776 and then ratified by Virginia in June. Not only are precepts and quotes from it found in the July Declaration, the Bill of Rights of the United States Constitution is directly and heavily indebted to it.
Using an Historic Character Performance of Virginia Patriot Patrick Henry as a lens, this program illustrates the importance and influence of the Virginia Declaration of Rights.

06/04/2026

Curious about your roots but not sure where to start? Becoming a Family Archaelogist: Genealogy 101 is the perfect introduction to the exciting and rewarding world of family history research. This beginner-friendly session introduces the essential building blocks of genealogy: names, dates, places, events, and relationships. Learn how to begin documenting your family tree, interpret historical naming patterns, and organize your discoveries using both traditional and digital tools.

Whether you’re just starting your first tree or need a refresher, this session will provide the confidence and structure to help you grow your family history with clarity and purpose.

06/02/2026

How much do you know about the contributions of the Oneida Indians in the American Revolution? The Armchair Historians are reading "Forgotten Allies" by Joseph T. Glatthaar & James Kirby Martin in June.
Join us for a discussion of the title on June 18th at 6:00pm.
Need a copy? We have them ready for check out at the Athens-Clarke County Circulation Desk!

06/01/2026

The American Revolution impacted women living in the British North American colonies, creating new opportunities and bringing hardship to their families and communities.
This talk will discuss both patriot and enslaved women’s experiences as well as how women advocated to be included in the new nation’s vision of equality and liberty.
We hope to see you this Sunday at 3pm for this discussion on women's experiences in the American Revolution.

This program is presented in partnership with the Athens Historical Society

05/29/2026

Do you know all the lyrics to this Broadway show about a Founding Father (Without A Father)?
Don't worry if you don't - we'll have them on the screen!
Join us this Sunday at 3pm for an all-ages sing-along of the award winning musical.

You'll want to be in the room where it happened... just be sure you don't throw away this shot!

05/22/2026