Athens-Clarke County Heritage Room

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

05/01/2026

Digital preservation is a newer branch of preservation making sure your digital files are safe. This can cover both born digital materials or materials that have been digitized. It’s important that your digital archive adapts and changes with new technology so over time your files aren’t lost to obsolescence.

If possible, make sure you have multiple copies of your data through the 3-2-1 Rule with 3 copies of your data on 2 different media times and 1 copy offsite.

04/30/2026

What’s the deal with…?
There’s a lot of things to be aware of to help keep a collection safe. Elements such as light and humidity can greatly affect objects. Both can cause irreversible damage.

Another surprising hazard for your collection can be the use of the famous white cotton gloves! Did you know that most objects shouldn’t be handled with any gloves? Gloves can lead to limited dexterity and nitrile gloves should only be used with photographs and negatives. Most other objects can be handled safely with clean, dry hands.

04/29/2026

There are a ton of ways to store your collection. You can pick from boxes, folders, sleeves, and envelopes with tissue paper and writing utensils to help keep things organized.
You don’t even have to be an archivist to purchase these materials online. Most common storage solutions include archival boxes and photo sleeves, but each collection is unique and your needs may vary.

04/28/2026

What does it all mean?
There’s a lot of terms in archives including Acid-free, Lignin-free, Buffered, Unbuffered, and P.A.T.
All of these terms have specific meanings and uses to help archivists make the best decisions to keep collections safe.

04/27/2026

This week, we’re sharing the inside workings of archival & preservation work as well as de-mystifying what it all means and what you need to know to keep your precious materials safe.
Join us for a workshop “Caring for Your Collection” where we’ll cover the practical side of taking care of your heirlooms at home. We’ll be offering this class both at the Athens-Clarke County Library and the Oconee County Library.

Make sure you leave any questions in the comments for us to answer later in the week!

04/24/2026

The April 26th author talk for James Oglethorpe: Father of Georgia with Michael Thurmond has been postponed. Please keep an eye out here and at athenslibrary.org for the new date! We'll announce it soon.