Episode Notes In this special episode, we offer a heartfelt farewell to Marie Bartlett who was our Education Director since 2020. We wish Marie all the best as she enters into a new life chapter! Listen in to hear Marie's fond memories of field trips and programs. This also means we're hiring! If you are interested in our part-time Director of Education role, please visit www.negahc.org/jobs for details ..read more

Episode Notes In this episode, Libba chats with computer historian David Greelish about the rise and impact of the personal computer, vintage computer collecting, the history behind computing technology, and thoughts on the future of communication technology. It's a fascinating discussion, and we look forward to David joining us to present on the history of computers during our May 22nd Homeschool Day: The Information Age. David Greelish is the author of Classic Computing, which includes all ten issues of the groundbreaking computer history “zine” (newsletter/magazine) Historically Brewed & ..read more

Episode Notes Libba is joined by Dan White, Executive Producer of the documentary A President in Our Midst: Franklin Delano Roosevelt in Georgia. The Northeast Georgia History Center will present a free screening of this award-winning documentary on Saturday, April 20th at 2 PM at the John S. Burd Center for Performing Arts (just across the street from the museum.) Details at www.negahc.org/events ..read more

Episode Notes In this special program preview, Libba chats with Madison Davis, K-12 Education Coordinator at the Museum of History and Holocaust Education at Kennesaw State University. Madison will be presenting a program about the Tuskegee Airmen during the Northeast Georgia History Center's next Homeschool Day: World War II on Thursday, April 25th from 10 AM - 1 PM. The Tuskegee Airmen were a group of African-American military pilots who served during World War II, breaking racial barriers in the U.S. military. Trained at Tuskegee Army Air Field in Alabama, they were the first African-Americ ..read more

Episode Notes In this special program preview, Marie is joined by Ronda Sanders, Geneology Librarian for the Hall County Library System to discuss an upcoming collaborative event at the Gainesville Branch. Marie will be presenting on Thursday, April 11th at 6:30 PM about the tornado of 1936 in Gainesville, Georgia. This is a story of terrible devastation as well as community resilience. Listen now to learn about this event and what will be shared during the program. https://hallcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/11597486 Also! Check out our upcoming free documentary screening of A President in Our ..read more

Episode Notes Step into the world of historical fiction as we sit down with author Jenny Bond. Join host Marie Bartlett as she explores Jenny's captivating journey as a writer, her passion for history, and the secrets behind bringing the past to life through literature. Discover the art of time travel through storytelling in this episode of Then Again. https://www.jennybondbooks.com ..read more

Episode Notes Join host Marie Bartlett as speaks with Sterling Bishir, a history teacher and stunt horse trainer who worked on Season 5 of the TV show Outlander. Dive into Scottish history, Outlander's production secrets, and the world of stunt horse training. Whether you're a history buff, an Outlander fan, or intrigued by equestrian expertise, be sure to give this episode a listen. And join us for our Fraser's Ridge Wedding Ball and event inspired by Outlander which will be held at the Northeast Georgia History Center on Saturday, March 30th. Details and tickets at: https://negahc.charitypro ..read more

Episode Notes Today Marie speaks with Jim Grier and Tony Cornett of the Historical Society of Lula-Belton to share the history of this "tale of two cities." Lula became a significant hub as a railroad junction for the Atlanta and Charlotte Air Line Railway (later part of the Southern Railway System) and played a crucial role in its development. The presence of the railroad made Lula an important hub for shipping and receiving goods, contributing to its growth and the prosperity of the surrounding agricultural region. Learn more about the Historical Society of Lula-Belton at www.cityoflula.com ..read more

Episode Notes Join us for part 2 of our two-part interview with Claude Ray, AC4SH, a member of the Athens Georgia Radio Club, to discuss the world of amateur HAM radio. Claude Ray is an avid enthusiast and practitioner of amateur HAM radio, with a passion that spans several decades. His journey into the world of HAM radio began in his youth, driven by a natural curiosity about how things work, especially in the realm of communication technology. Claude's story is not just about his personal interests; it's a reflection of his dedication to the craft and community of HAM radio. Despite the chal ..read more

Episode Notes On this two-part episode of Then Again, Guada interviews Claude Ray, AC4SH, a member of the Athens Georgia Radio Club, to discuss the world of amateur HAM radio. It's a fascinating topic with great stories of community, remarkable achievements, learning, and sharing a still quite relevant yet antiquated technology. This interview is part of our oral history project at the Northeast Georgia History Center. We appreciate Claude sharing his experiences to archive for generations to come! More about Athens Radio Club: https://www.athensradioclub.org/ More about the Northeast Georgia ..read more