Jan 4, 2016
For Immediate Release
To: All News Departments
From: Elizabeth Barker
Executive Director, Historic Columbus
Columbus, GA--1.4.2016: Historic Columbus turns 50 in 2016 and has created an incredible year to celebrate the organization’s history, our cultural arts partners, and the preservation and history of our community. There will be a variety of events held throughout the year. The six lunch and lectures, Founders Day event, and Annual Meeting/Preservation Awards will all be free and open to the public with refreshments served at each. These educational events are Historic Columbus’ gifts to the community.
The kick-off will be on Thursday, January 14th featuring Sheffield Hale, President of the Atlanta History Center, at 12:00 Noon at the Columbus Museum. Lunch will be provided as our gift, so reservations are required. Please call 706-322-0756 by Monday, January 11th.
Calendar of Events:
Thursday, February 11, 2016
Lula Huff, local historian
Lunch and Lecture
The Columbus Library
Thursday, March 10, 2016
Billy Winn, local historian
Lunch and Lecture
The Liberty Theatre
Thursday, April 14, 2016
John Sheftall, local historian
Lunch and Lecture
Trinity Episcopal Church
Thursday, May 26, 2016
Stephanie Meeks, President of the National Trust
Mark McDonald, President of the Georgia Trust
Founders Day
The Springer Opera House
Thursday, August 12, 2016
Ken Thomas, Georgia historian and Columbus Native
Lunch and Lecture
W.C. Bradley Co.
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Rabbi Beth Schwartz and Panel, historians
Lunch and Lecture
Temple Israel
Tuesday, October11, 2016
Todd Groce, President, Georgia Historical Society
HCF Annual Meeting & Preservation Awards
Legacy Hall, RiverCenter
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Tom Brokaw, distinguished journalist and author
The Golden Jubilee
The Iron Works
“Historic Buildings and monuments are guideposts to understanding
the forces that create and form our communities…”
For any questions about the events or the organization, please contact Elizabeth Barker at Historic Columbus – Elizabeth@historiccolumbus.com or 706-322-0756.
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