In the face of extreme weather events due to climate change, many of our partners have faced natural disasters, including floods and derechos right here in our hometown. Libraries, museums, and cultural institutions across the country have taken note, and have learned that creating a comprehensive disaster recovery plan is essential. However, the difference between […]
The Community History Archives: This Week In History September 23rd – September 30th
Arnold Palmer is considered one of the greatest professional golf players of all time, having made a huge impact on the public image of the sport. Golf was a sport that until Palmer’s time was considered only a pastime for the upper class to enjoy. However, Palmer helped to change this perception and made golf […]
The Community History Archives: This Week In History September 16th – September 22nd
On September 18, 2017, Hurricane Maria continued to grow in severity as it headed towards the US Territory of Puerto Rico. The island’s Public Safety Commissioner was quoted in the Moultrie Observer as warning those in the path of the hurricane that they had to evacuate, or else they would die. That day, it reached […]
The Community History Archives: This Week In History September 9th – September 15th
The events that happened on September 11th, 2001, left a lasting mark on the history of America. This day sparked international conflict, cost American lives, and, through the rubble of this disaster, united the people of the United States in a way they had never before been. In the early morning hours of September 11th, […]
