Georgia Archives Month 2026 |
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Celebrated in October every year, Georgia Archives Month is a way to celebrate the value of Georgia’s historical records, publicize the many ways historical records enrich our lives, and recognize those who maintain our communities’ historical records. This is the ideal time to call attention to your organization or local government, and its work in preserving Georgia’s documentary heritage. The celebration will be publicized across the state through a Governor’s proclamation, a downloadable poster designed for cultural institutions across the state, ons social media, newspapers, and events at various repositories.
The 2026 Georgia Archives Month theme is "Our Georgia Voices: Before and Beyond 1776."
“The journey toward this historic milestone is an opportunity to pause and reflect on our nation’s past, honor the contributions of all Americans, and look ahead toward the future we want to create for the next generation and beyond.” (America250)
In the midst of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America’s founding, we celebrate Georgia Archives Month 2026.We encourage local libraries, archives, and museums to use their celebrations to actively collect and share stories they find important in their communities. This could include initiatives such as oral history projects, educational programs, and community exhibits to help forward that mission. GAM 2026 is an opportunity to showcase and amplify unique or endangered Georgia voices.
| Celebration IdeasWe encourage you to think of ways in which your organization or local government can celebrate Archives Month in your community. Ideas include creating an exhibit, hosting a reception, giving tours, writing articles, or developing special programs. To help, the Georgia Archives Committee has compiled a list of resources. Ask an Archivist Day 2026On October 14, 2026, archivists around the country will take to social media to respond to quesstions, discuss their archives, and share photos and details about their repository using the hashtag #AskAnArchivist. Take this opportunity to engage via your personal and/or institutional accounts and respond to questions, talk about your collections, and share the work of the archives.
Download the 2026 PosterThe 2026 poster is now available for downloading and printing. It is formatted for ledger-sized paper (11 in. x 17 in.). [ PNG | PDF ] Contact GAMFor additional assistance or information, please contact archivesmonth@soga.org. Follow GAM on Social Media
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