Sandy Springs, Georgia, (May 16, 2018) – As part of their mission to promote history and enhance the cultural identity of Sandy Springs, Heritage Sandy Springs is happy to present a variety of programming for residents and visitors to the community throughout the year. Upcoming events include a historic lecture series and author talks for adults, as well as gardening and music programs for children.
World War I Lecture Series: May 30, June 27, July 25, August 29 (6:30 – 7:30 p.m.)
Join Heritage Sandy Springs for a summer lecture series commemorating the 100th anniversary of the end of “the great war”. Topics include why the war happened, the U.S. entry into the war, science and technology, and the local Emory Medical Unit’s involvement. The featured speakers are Dr. Martin Moran, Dr. Eric Schatzburg, William Fisher, and Render Davis. This series will take place on the last Wednesday of the month, May through August, in the Community Room at the Heritage Sandy Springs administrative building, 6110 Blue Stone Road.
Titles @ Twilight: June 6, July 11, August 1, September 5, October 3, November 7, December 5 (6:30 – 7:30 p.m.)
Titles @ Twilight promotes local authors, whose stories of history and the South represent a variety of perspectives. This monthly program is free to attend and takes place in the Community Room at the Heritage Sandy Springs administrative building, 6110 Blue Stone Road. Upcoming authors include Jedwin Smith, Lauretta Hannon, Jessica Handler, Anthony Grooms, Susan Sands, Erica Danlychak, and Mike Castronis.
Little Diggers: May 19, June 9, July 21, August 11, September 8, October 13 (10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
Little Diggers is a free family gardening series about the fascinating world of horticulture and gardening, presented by Heritage Sandy Springs in partnership with the North Fulton Master Gardeners and in cooperation with UGA Extension in Fulton County. Little Diggers is presented monthly on Saturday mornings at the Heritage Sandy Springs Farmers Market, located at 220 Mt. Vernon Highway at City Springs. Monthly activities include planting vegetables in a container, exploring fragrant herbs, growing a “hairy” caterpillar, creating a moss terrarium, growing a salad, and making a bird feeder.
Swell Music by the Springs: May 30, June 13, June 16, June 27 (10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.)
Heritage Sandy Springs is thrilled to partner with The Swell Shop to provide local families an opportunity to introduce their babies and toddlers to music, movement, and dance! Miss Sarah will lead a fun and engaging session for kids 4 and under at Heritage Green in the heart of Sandy Springs. Siblings are welcome too. For extended community time, families may bring a picnic lunch to enjoy in the park after the program.
For specific information about each program, visit www.heritagesandysprings.org and click the Education tab. You may also contact Keith Moore, Director of Historic Resources & Education Programs, at curator@heritagesandysprings.org or 404-851-9111 x2. You may RSVP for individual events at www.facebook.com/heritagesandysprings.
About Heritage Sandy Springs
Heritage Sandy Springs is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting history, stewarding a community park, and enhancing the cultural identity of Sandy Springs. Through partnership with the City of Sandy Springs, Heritage Sandy Springs manages and operates the Heritage Green park site in the heart of the City. Heritage Green is the home of the original springs, the Sandy Springs Society Entertainment Lawn, and the Heritage Sandy Springs Museum at the Williams-Payne House. Heritage Sandy Springs enriches the quality of life for Sandy Springs residents and visitors through recreational, historical, and educational opportunities. For more information, visit www.heritagesandysprings.org.
