It’s almost Pride Month! Queer history is integral to Athens, enriching its vibrant cultural tapestry and celebrating the diverse identities that have shaped our city. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Huge shoutout and THANK YOU to our Silver Partner 🥈, Epting Events. The folks behind Epting Events have been some of Historic Athens’ biggest champions, and we’re incredibly grateful for their unwavering support.

Want to help preserve Athens? Join us! historicathens.com/partner

Today, we wish the entire Athens community a restful and meaningful Memorial Day. Let’s honor and remember those who lost their lives in service to our country.

NEWS: “Calendar Pick: Heritage Walk at Brooklyn Cemetery” via Flagpole and Mary Beth Bryan.

Thank you, Flagpole, for choosing us as the pick of the week! Hope to see you all at the Heritage Walk this Saturday! Grab your tickets here: historicathens.ticketspice.com/hahw-spring24

🌟 Join us today at 12pm for a Live Cast with Imani Scott-Blackwell!

With 5+ years in community organizing, Imani's focus is on youth, LGBTQIA+, Black, immigrant, and working-class issues. Stay updated! 📅 #AthensGA #HistoricAthens

Exciting news ahead! 🏆 Join us this Wednesday for a live announcement as we reveal the 2024 Historic Athens Preservation Award winners! Then, Monday through Thursday, we'll sit down for exclusive one-on-one chats with each winner, diving deep into their inspiring projects.

Uncover downtown Athens at our upcoming Preservation Celebration with our exclusive Downtown Excursion. This will offer an inside look into some of Athens' historic gems 🌆
Don’t miss out on this opportunity & reserve your spot now at bit.ly/55tour
#athensga #downtown

Join us tomorrow for a special pre-recorded livecast 🎙️ featuring former Reese Street residents Samuel and Lloyd Bunkley!

Stay updated on our calendar for more exciting events! 📅

#AthensGA #HistoricAthens #ReeseStreet #LiveCast

Thank you so much Paloma Park for signing on as a Silver Partner 🥈 for our new partnership program. Here’s to a wonderful partnership 🎉

Want to become a partner 🤝? Head to historicathens.com/partners to support preservation efforts around Athens today!

#athensga #partnership

Announcing our summer Heritage Walk series! Join us for tours of Chicopee-Dudley, Brooklyn Cemetery, Pulaski Heights, The Hill, Linnentown, Downtown Historic Districts, and more.

Reserve your spot at bit.ly/walkathens.

#athensga #heritagewalk #historicathens #history

Join us tomorrow at 12pm on the Historic Athens Facebook for our One Story Live Cast 🎙️ featuring local author and activist, Barnard Sims!

Barnard will share his experiences living in Athens and giving back to the community.

#AthensGA #HistoricAthens #BarnardSims #LiveCast

🌟Come see The Original Splitz Band perform live at the 55th Annual Preservation Awards on May 18, at the Morton Theatre! Celebrate Athens' best preservation efforts and enjoy the band's melodies! Buy tickets at bit.ly/55tour! 🎟️
#AthensGA #TheOriginalSplitzBand

Apply now for our @uga_spia Fellowships!
🔗 bit.ly/historicfellow…

Apply today for Summer 2024, Fall 2024, and/or Spring 2025!

Athens, Georgia - The Historic Athens Places in Peril List celebrates a triumphant milestone as 357 S. Milledge Avenue, a Tudor-style house steeped in history and architectural significance, is now available for purchase at $3.25 million.
🔗 mailchi.mp/historicathens…

Join us this Friday at 12pm for another Live Cast 🎙️ featuring Imani Carter, a public defender for Athens! Imani will share her story about living in Athens and the ways that she contributes to the community today. ⚖️
#AthensGA #ImaniCarter

Thank you to the guests and panelists at today’s Historic Athens History Hour: From Emancipation to Empowerment: The Legacy of Athens Day of Jubilee!

Join us next month as we hear from the Athens Area Human Society!

#HistoricAthens #AthensGA #AthensHistory

Join us this Friday at 12pm for a captivating Live Cast 🎙️ on Historic Athens' Facebook featuring Linda Davis, a prominent figure in Athens' community.

📸 Gabriella Audi The Red & Black

#AthensGA #HistoricAthens #LindaDavis #LiveCast

📢 Join us for a Special History Hour Panel on Tuesday, April 16th, at 12pm at the Lyndon House Arts Center! We'll delve into Athens' Day of Jubilee, commemorating the freedom of 5,000 enslaved people in 1865.

#athensga #historyhour #dayofjubilee

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Historic Athens Announces Spring Preservation Celebration & 55th Preservation Awards

🔗 Full press release: mailchi.mp/historicathens…

#athensga #historicathens #preservation

Had a blast at #InternationalStreetFest ! 🌍
Thanks to everyone who stopped by our table. It was great to meet you all, share Athens swag, and showcase our new “Indigenizing Athens Self-Guided Walking Tour” initiative 🌟🏛️
#athensga #historicathens