GEORGIA OPEN HISTORY LIBRARY Discover

The Georgia Open History Library (GOHL) is an open-access digital library available to the public in a PDF format. You can read online, download the books for free, or purchase print editions. The library includes studies of Adams and Je erson; the American Revolution in Georgia; the Creek Nation; the papers of Revolutionary War general Lachlan McIntosh; the colony’s visionary founder James Edward Oglethorpe; and records of the German-speaking Protestant Salzburger settlement.

The Georgia Open History Library has been made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy demands wisdom. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this collection, do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Dear Friends,

We’ve made it to March and the glimmer of spring is on the horizon. Soon ahead are longer days, warmer sunshine and the splendor of Georgia wildflowers welcoming the renewal this time of year brings.

Here at GPB we’re all about renewal too! For us, 2023 is a year to sharpen our focus on mission. GPB is many things to many people, but perhaps most importantly it’s a community service. Lately, the idea of understanding and nurturing our culture of philanthropy as a company has become a prime objective. You see, it’s important for all of us at GPB to understand that your generosity, combined with the generosity of the state, makes what we do possible. Everything!

If we stand in a constant reminder that everything we do is because of the generosity of others, then the work we do becomes that much more intentional. And the by-product is better service to the many varied communities across the state – which is GPB’s overall goal. Sure, we’re a media company, and we’re all about entertaining you, and we talk about that a lot in GPB Next, but really, we want to offer opportunities to enlighten you, broaden your sense of the world, offer lifelong learning and respect for all kinds of views through civil conversation. That’s the GPB I’m most proud of – the one focused on making your life better.

That said, entertainment is also an important part of our mission, and this month certainly doesn’t miss the mark on that across all of our platforms. On GPB TV you’ll be able to take a momentary escape to Sanditon as season three of the MASTERPIECE favorite premieres Sunday, March 19. Also on the way March 19 is the premiere of season 12 of the popular drama Call the Midwife, and this month brings new episodes of Frontline, Independent Lens, Great Performances and American Masters!

On GPB Radio, we thank Harry O’Donoghue for his many years of bringing our listeners The Green Island Radio Show, which will air its last episode this month. Don’t miss the recap in the GPB in the Community section of the wonderful event featuring The Black Legacy Project hosted in our studios in partnership with Music in Common. And finally, we’re so proud to share the work of our GPB Education Outreach team around the state in this month’s GPB Education section.

Warmest regards,

Bert Wesley Huffman GPB President and Chief Revenue Officer

Binge the entire new season of Sanditon on GPB Passport beginning March 19!

Seasons 1 & 2 are available now for catch-up viewing.

Go to gpb.org/passport to learn more or activate your Passport account and start streaming-today!