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Celebrate Black History Month by learning the story and impact of the Eleanor Roosevelt School. We revisit President Roosevelt’s 1937 school dedication speech and the Fort Valley State University original disparity research. Come hear the plans to reopen the Eleanor Roosevelt School, presented at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the Memorial Museum. $7-$12. 706-655-5870.
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To spotlight Georgia’s fascinating past, State Historic Sites are offering free admission on Sunday, February 5, 2023.
Visitors can participate in one of our site specific scavenger hunts. In the museum one of our Park Rangers will display rarely seen artifacts "From the Archives of the Little White House." 706-655-5870.
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Celebrate Black History Month by learning the story and impact of the Eleanor Roosevelt School. We revisit President Roosevelt’s 1937 school dedication speech and the Fort Valley State University original disparity research. Come hear the plans to reopen the Eleanor Roosevelt School, presented at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the Memorial Museum. $7-$12. 706-655-5870.
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The "Triple Nickels" were America's first all African American parachute infantry platoon and America's first "smoke jumpers"
The "Military Order of the Purple Heart" is composed of Military men and women who received the Purple Heart Medal for wounds suffered in combat. $9-$14. 706-655-5870.
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FDR portrayer James Fowler and Teddy Roosevelt portrayer Dr. Joel Harris will reflect on their place in our nation's history. Two great Americans who follow the same career paths to become giants in American history. Performances will be at 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, and 2:00 pm. $9-$14. 706-655-5870.
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Calling Thomas Jefferson or Franklin D. Roosevelt or whoever is your favorite president. Come in costume and join the contest and have some fun. Prizes awarded.
FDR and TR portrayers James Fowler and Dr. Joel Harris will pick the grand prize winner of the best looking president. $9-$14. 706-655-5870.
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Celebrate Black History Month by learning the story and impact of the Eleanor Roosevelt School. We revisit President Roosevelt’s 1937 school dedication speech and the Fort Valley State University original disparity research. Come hear the plans to reopen the Eleanor Roosevelt School, presented at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the Memorial Museum. $7-$12. 706-655-5870.
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On April 12, 1945, President Franklin D. Roosevelt passed away in Georgia. To commemorate this, we will have a commencement speaker, military band and color guard. Free admission until 12:30 p.m., then $7-$12. 706-655-5870.
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Actress/Storyteller Carol Cain will portray seven different "Rosie the Riveter's" in one special performance. Rosie represents the American women who worked during World War II producing munitions, planes, tanks and war supplies. Times: 11:00am, 1:00pm, and 2:00pm $9- $14. 706-655-5870.
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President Franklin D. Roosevelt portrayer James Fowler will brief the nation about D-Day followed by leading our nation in a prayer that took place on June 6, 1944 via radio. Performances 11:00, 1:00, and 2:00. $9-$14. 706-655-5870.
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