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I just had one of the best weekends of the year, and just as the year is drawing to a close... I spent it with friends, celebrated a living legend, toured historic homes, and was surrounded by holiday music and good cheer. I was never a huge celebrator of the holiday season - not being …
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As I turn 47 in a few weeks ago, I set out to find the fountain of youth that Ponce de Leon was in search of almost 500 years ago. I found myself in St. Augustine, Florida, the United States’ oldest settled (by White people) city, but never found the fountain of youth. Good thing …
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May is Historic Preservation Month, and as we near the end of spring in our wonderful state, I wanted to look back on all of the historic sites I've visited over this spring. March is also Phoenix Flies, an entire month of free tours of historic buildings and properties courtesy of the Atlanta Preservation Center. …
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I didn't learn about Juneteenth in elementary school, middle school, high school, or college. It wasn't taught in American history classes which included the Revolutionary War, the Louisiana Purchase, the Civil War, Reconstruction, the Transcontinental Railroad, both World Wars, the Korean and Vietnam conflicts, and even the Cold War. Our textbooks didn't include anything about …
If you're from Atlanta, you've heard the jokes. Atlanta loves to tear down history and build new or just make everything parking.In 1959, Atlanta literally razed a 80 year old, 7 story building to build a parking deck which still stands today, 61 years later. The Kimball House was built in 1885 to replace the …
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Last night, I attended the D-Day Commemoration at Atlanta History Center, kicking off my week of commemoration of American military. I may start calling this Memorial Week instead of Memorial Day. I also had a chance to do a behind-the-scenes tour of The Swan House, part of the Atlanta History Center. The D-Day conversation was …
I wrote this while I was working at Georgia Tech for the Office of Conference Services (2014-2019). The choices are endless if you are looking for fun after hours in Atlanta. Options vary depending on the age group of guests, but there is something for any age staying with us at Georgia Tech. At Georgia …
Top 11 places to take photos on campus. 1. Clough Rooftop Garden The Clough Rooftop Garden sits on top of the five-story, 222,000-square-foot Clough Undergraduate Learning Commons. It features a landscaped terrace with trees, plants, benches and tables, and of course, the Atlanta skyline views. It is functional, scenic and purposeful in its design. Students, faculty …
Anyone that knows me can tell you I am a lover of art, music and movies. Above all, I absorb history. I read encyclopedias and books about president as a child. I’ve been called “Sravipedia” before, and I play trivia with friends almost every week, and usually win! Growing up in New Orleans, Louisiana, Ocean…
I used to be the biggest sports fan. I gave it up a couple of years ago to divert my funds and fun to something more satisfying. Of course, right after I do that, my city hosts the College Football National Championship, the MLS All-Star game and Championship Cup, and our team wins the Cup. …
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