Week of Events
The Cotton Mill Children: Tifton’s Impact on America
This groundbreaking exhibit showcases the work of Lewis Hine, whose compelling images captured the harsh realities of child labor conditions in America in the early 1900s. Among his most striking works are photographs taken right here in Tifton, Georgia, where he documented the lives of young children working in the Tifton Cotton Mill. His unflinching […]
Jennifer Buckley McCall: The Long Way Home
Over the changing seasons, Jennifer Buckley McCall has been capturing the beauty of rural landscapes she has discovered by "Taking The Long Way Home." This exhibition showcases her exploration of regional rural scenes, some of which were created on location within Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College's (ABAC) Georgia Museum of Agriculture's (GMA) Historic Village. The opening […]
Monday, January 13, 2025
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Tuesday, January 14, 2025
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Wednesday, January 15, 2025
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January 15, 2025 -Divergent Horizons Symposium
Divergent Horizons Symposium
Join Tifton Council for the Arts for Divergent Horizons, a dynamic symposium designed to explore the intersections of history, art, and contemporary challenges in rural Georgia. This event will use the power of art and conversation to address critical topics like community development, sustainability, and social equity. About the Event: The day’s discussions are inspired by […]
Thursday, January 16, 2025
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January 16, 2025 -The Story Behind the Photos: The Cotton Mill Children
The Story Behind the Photos: The Cotton Mill Children
Discover the emotional story of widowed mother Mrs. Catherine Young and her eleven children who were thrust into unforgiving poverty when her husband died unexpectedly. Her story, and the story of her children are reflected through the images of Lewis Hine, a photographer charged with the daunting task of recording the reality of child labor […]
Friday, January 17, 2025
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Saturday, January 18, 2025
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Sunday, January 19, 2025
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