MORROW — The Georgia Archives latest exhibit — “Sacred Chronicles: Exploring Georgia’s Church Records” — recently opened and continues through Nov. 4.
This exhibit offers an opportunity to delve into the historical and cultural significance of religious institutions in the state of Georgia.
Handpicked artifacts for this display encompass colonial records predating the founding of Georgia, church minutes, membership lists, and published histories from some of the earliest religious establishments in the region.
Augmenting the display, an assortment of postcards, photographs, and archival documents illustrate the evolution of diverse denominations across the state and highlight the preservation and microfilm initiatives undertaken to ensure the enduring survival of these invaluable church records.
The exhibit is free and open to the public during regular research hours — Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 4 p.m.
The Archives is also presenting “Black Angels: The Last Granny Midwives of Carroll County Georgia” Aug. 11 from noon to 1 p.m. in a Lunch and Learn presentation.
The event is free and no registration is required.
Ruby J. Manley will discuss the historical context surrounding maternal and infant healthcare in the Southern region during the early 20th century, highlighting the prevailing reliance on granny midwives as the primary care providers for African-American and economically-disadvantaged white women in Georgia and in the South.
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