From the Curated Collection
Special Events this Fall:
Why 1776 Matters | Savannah’s Landmarks of Liberty Keynote Address
Sunday, September 27 | 4:00 - 5:00 pm
The Savannah Landmarks of Liberty lecture series begins with Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Edward J. Larson, author of Declaring Independence: Why 1776 Matters. In this keynote address, Larson revisits the dramatic road to independence and explores what made the American experiment unique—and why 1776 still matters today.
Sometimes I Feel Like I am Almost Home
Tuesday, November 17 | 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Filmmaker J.J. Anderson blends new and archival footage in a deeply personal story of racial exclusion, intergenerational memory, and healing. Joined by sociologist and storyteller Bertice Berry, she explores the journey of reclaiming freedom, passion, and possibility.
Meet Michelangelo: A Beginner’s Guide to His Genius
Tuesdays & Thursdays, October 27 - November 3 | 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Renaissance art expert Gary Radke explores Michelangelo’s evolution—from the youthful Pietà and David to the Sistine Chapel and his final works—in conjunction with Telfair Museums’ landmark exhibition Michelangelo’s Women, its only U.S. presentation.
Evening at the Opera: The American Aria and Art Song
Thursday, November 19 | 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Part lecture, part salon, and part live performance, this memorable evening brings American opera to life. Opera expert F. Paul Driscoll explores what makes the genre distinctly American, while mezzo-soprano Elizabeth Splaine performs selections from its rich songbook—for devotees and newcomers alike.
Supreme Court Decisions: 2026
Tuesdays, September 22 - November 17 | 10:30 - 11:30 am
Go beyond the headlines with attorney Paul Fisher as he unpacks the Supreme Court’s most consequential 2026 decisions—and explores how rulings on immigration, elections, transgender rights, tariffs, gun ownership, and more could reshape American life.
Friends: The One with Nancy and Roger
Tuesdays, September 22 - November 17 | 12:00 - 1:30 pm
Could this class be any more fun? Join Nancy Remler and Roger Smith for a lively look at Friends—its quirky characters, tangled romances, unforgettable catchphrases, and enduring place in pop culture.
Architecture of Sovereignty
Tuesdays & Thursdays, October 9 - 15 | 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Toppling a government is one thing; building a functioning state is another. Drawing on firsthand experience in Cold War Berlin, the post-Soviet world, post-9/11 Iraq and Afghanistan, and the North Pacific, Lynda S. Roades reveals how conflict, history, personalities, and local realities shape the difficult work of creating stability and public trust.
Going Viral: Moral, Medical & Social Epidemics
Wednesdays, September 23 - November 18 | 10:30 - 11:30 am
From historic plagues, COVID, and HIV/AIDS to loneliness, inequity, gun violence, moral panic, and misinformation, this nine-part series explores how medical and social epidemics take hold, spread, and reshape society.
Remembering Roots
Wednesday, September 23 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Fifty years after Alex Haley’s Roots transformed American literature and television, author and former AP reporter Lucan L. Johnson joins journalist Wanda Lloyd to discuss his new book, Remembering Roots, and the landmark work’s lasting cultural impact.
Abigail Adams: A Life
Wednesday, September 30 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Historian and author Woody Holton brings Abigail Adams to life in a revealing look at the woman, First Lady, and founding mother behind the familiar name. Copies of Holton’s biography will be available for purchase.
Does Hamilton Get Hamilton Right?
How much of Hamilton is history—and how much is Broadway? Acclaimed lecturer Ralph Nurnberger separates fact from theater in a fascinating look at Alexander Hamilton, his contemporaries, and the real achievements behind the musical phenomenon.
