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Today in Georgia History
1864 Major General John B. Gordon of Georgia led his troops to stem an attack at a break in the Confederate line at Spottsylvania -- an action which may well … read more
1864 Major General John B. Gordon of Georgia led his troops to stem an attack at a break in the Confederate line at Spottsylvania -- an action which may well … read more
The Georgia Historical Society, headquartered in Savannah with offices in Atlanta and Affiliate Chapters in 80 counties, is the oldest cultural institution in the state and one of the oldest historical organizations in the nation. It is the first and only statewide historical society in Georgia. For nearly 175 years, GHS has collected, preserved, and shared Georgia and American history through a variety of educational outreach programs, publications, and research services.