Georgia’s Colonial Past to Be Digitally Preserved with New Grant
A significant initiative to safeguard Georgia’s colonial history has gained momentum with a substantial grant. The University of Georgia has been awarded $743,658 by the National Endowment for the Humanities to undertake an ambitious project aimed at preserving and enhancing access to the state’s early historical records.
Under the title Many Eyes on the Road to Revolution in Colonial Georgia, this three-year project will delve into the period from 1732 to 1798. Spearheaded by Amanda Roberts Thompson, Carey Garland, and Katherine Stein, the project unites various institutions dedicated to historical preservation.
The core of the initiative involves digitizing over 12,000 pages of archival documents, which will become accessible to the public via the Digital Library of Georgia. Additionally, the project aims to conserve archaeological collections and create educational tools for both students and the broader community.
As part of its outreach efforts, the project plans to introduce two Georgia Road to Revolution journey kits for K-12 education, showcase exhibit marquees at the Georgia State Capitol Museum, and produce educational materials for Wormsloe and Fort Morris State Historic Parks, located near Savannah.
