Oral History Webinar: "Ethics and Legal Considerations" 3/3
Part 2 of 3 Oral History Webinar "Capturing Interviews"
Oral History Webinar: "Conducting an Interview"
Alan Smith Lecture Series
NCHS Suffragette Celebration Week: Why I Vote
Today marks 100 years since the 19th amendment was officially adopted as part of the US Constitution and women were granted the right to vote in this country. To honor that history, we asked local female community members about the importance of voting and share their thoughts and voices. From history then to history now, this is "Why I Vote."
**Please note that the thoughts of the women represented in the video are their individual opinions and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of NCHS or the organizations of which the women are affiliated
Live Lecture: College Temple
College Temple Lecture w/ Director Emily Kimbell
Emily Kimbell has been researching the history and affiliates of College Temple - a 19th- century, all-women's college located in Newnan, Georgia - throughout her graduate career. The school opened in Newnan as an all-women’s school in 1853—a time in history when women attending higher education was a fairly new concept in the South. It was allegedly the first to grant women a Master of Arts Degree, and despite its closing in 1889, only thirty-six years after its opening, the college created a space for women to write, learn, and connect with their community. College Temple was both locally and nationally famous for its periodical “The Fly-Leaf” which was written and published by the students of the school and was the site of the one of the first printing presses on campus, used to create a student-published and locally distributed newspaper called The New Departure. Between 1853 and 1881, College Temple saw over 3,900 students enter its classrooms. Due to the school’s changing structure (College Temple added a preparatory department in 1856 and became coeducational in 1881), the school taught students of all ages and its graduates went on to become community leaders, club presidents, writers, and teachers. In her lecture, Emily Kimbell will discuss the interesting history of this college as well as some of the teachers, students, and affiliates that were made an impact at the school and the community.
What is Juneteenth?
Harvee White, Education Manager at the Augusta Museum of History and friend of the Newnan-Coweta Historical Society, gives a brief history of Juneteenth and the importance of today's holiday.
Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) honors the day that all enslaved people in the United States were freed. Though the Emancipation Proclamation had been signed by Abraham Lincoln in 1863, many states did not comply with the order. On this day in 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, the last known place knowingly not enacting the order, to enforce the proclamation. Juneteenth officially honors the end of slavery in the United States and is considered the longest-running African American holiday.
The Newnan-Coweta Historical Society proudly announces Anastasia Mattingly from Newnan High School as this year’s $10,000 scholarship recipient!
Mattingly graduated from Newnan High School in May 2020 with a 4.0 GPA, a Georgia Merit Certificate recipient, and Distinguished Young Women runner-up and scholastic award winner. She will be attending the University of Georgia as a double history and dance major. After graduating with her degree, she hopes to teach history at Newnan High School and start a dance program at the school. Get to know our scholarship winner a little more with our interview video!
Congratulations, Anastasia! We look forward to hearing about all the great things you accomplish!
NCHS Adult Summer School: Archives Education Series (Week 2) Sneak Peek!
Get a sneak peek of @NCHS Adult Summer School: Archives Education Series (Week 2)! During week 2, participants will discuss how to approach and handle archives, and Curator Noelle gives a virutal tour of the NCHS' collectionb building! Sign up for the summer class and earn your NCHS issued certificate of completion! Join at Google Classroom with code k5xwbb4.
NCHS Adult Summer School: Sign Up How-To
Today, NCHS Adult Summer School: Archives Education Series (Week 1) began! If you aren't sure how to sign up for the digital course, watch our video. It's free and easy to register, and we would love to have you join us online for a great educational opportunity this summer!
Get a sneak peek of NCHS Adult Summer School: Archives Education Series (Week 1)! Director Emily Kimbell will act as the community course facilitator, and she is starting the first week talking about why archives are so important! Sign up for the summer class and earn your NCHS issued certificate of completion! Join at Google Classroom with code k5xwbb4.
Many wealthier families have silver dining sets that are passed down for generations. The McRitchie-Hollis Museum exhibits a silver-plated tea set owned by Edgar Hollis' mother, and in today's digital tour, Assistant Director Mallory tells the story of the exhibit item and gives an overview of the silver industry.
The Georgia primaries are this upcoming Tuesday on June 9! To prepare for this important day, Director Emily discusses what it takes to vote and briefly overviews the history of voting laws that have expanding voting rights for American citizens.
Curator's Corner (June 3, 2020): Historic Homes Records
One of our most popular research requests is questions about historic homes in Coweta County! In today's Curator's Corner, Noelle talks about the types of records that NCHS has on historic homes.
McRitchie-Hollis Museum Reopening!
NCHS and the McRitchie-Hollis Museum have an important announcement to make! We are reopening for limited tours next Tuesday, June 2! Director Emily explains new policy and procedure updates the Society is taking to ensure proper safety measures.
For more information and to schedule your tour, visit http://newnancowetahistoricalsociety.com/4973-2/
NCHS and the McRitchie-Hollis Museum are preparing to reopen soon, and Curator Noelle has been hard at work preparing the Newnan Now & Then Exhibit for visitors! Get a sneak peek of the exhibit in today's Curator Corner!
Curator's Corner (May 20, 2020): National Rescue Dog Day!
It's National Rescue Dog Day! Throughout history, people have always loved their four-footed companions, and curator Noelle gives an inside look at our collection items that feature people and their animals.
Railroads have always made an impact on Newnan and Coweta County! Their rich history in out town inspired today's tour with Assistant Director Mallory!
Today is International Family Day and Director Emily is celebrating by creating a family tree! Create your own family tree along with her!
Happy Apple Pie Day from Curator Noelle who is sharing some historical apple pie recipes from cookbooks in NCHS’ collection!
Monday Tours w/ Mallory (May 11, 2020: NCHS Giftshop
NCHS has a variety of historical books on local history in our giftshop. In today's tour, Assistant Director Mallory tells about the books and the their authors. If you are intersted in buying a new historic book to read, please call our office at 770.251.0207 for purchasing options.
Living History (May 8, 2020): Nurses Appreciation Week
Thank you, Nurses! In honor of Nurses Appreciation Week, Director Emily demonstrates how to make a nurse’s cap. All you need is paper, tape, and a red crayon!
In honor of Nurses Day, Curator Noelle takes an in-depth look at one of NCHS' latest donations - two Red Cross nurses uniforms!
Today, Assistant Director Mallory gives a tour of the McRitchie-Hollis kitchen and its 1930s appliances and talks about the costs differences between then and now. Some of the appliances of 1930 cost more than people made in one year!
Let's Celebrate May! In today's Living History video, Director Emily talks about the two holidays traditionally celebrated on May 1st and creates a customary May Day Cone to honor the day!
Curator's Corner (April 29, 2020): A Family History Interview
This week, curator Noelle and special guest Rio (and Zuzu the dog!) conduct a family history interview to demonstrate the importance of sharing family stories with the younger generation.
This Monday, Assistant Director Mallory gives a tour of Newnan's Historic Train Depot! The Historic Train Depot is where the Battle of Brown's Mill Battlefield, Newnan's only Civil War battle, began. In modern times, the Train Depot is a popular venue for parties, weddings, and gatherings.
