A short podcast about history, names and places, primarily in Northeast Georgia. Centers on Habersham, Banks, Franklin, Stephens and Hall counties. From colonial times, the Civil War, and today.
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Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
Once a year a tent would go up and the town would have a week of lectures, classes, concerts and events. This was the Chautauqua, and it was a major event in the life of a rural community. This week I describe a Chautauqua in Demorest thanks to a newspaper article I found through Digitize Habersham. This is a local project that digitizes newspapers and other publications- it's searchable and a great resource if you're a fan of local history.
Link to Digitize Habersham
The Moving through Georgia book is available on Amazon
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