Lectures

A promotional poster for a history center event titled "The American Presidency in Artifacts: A Collector's Journey," presented by Russell Clayton. The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 27th at 2 PM, at the Marietta History Center in Georgia, as part of America's 250th celebration, and is free. The poster features a picture of Russell Clayton, a view of a classic portrait painting in the background, and a QR code for registration and donations.
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This program is part of the Marietta History Center’s ongoing celebration of America’s 250th anniversary (America250), connecting local and national stories through history, art, and civic dialogue.

Russell Clayton, a sixth-generation Marietta native and retired Cobb County educator, will share artifacts from his extensive collections related to the American Presidency and the White House. Featured materials include presidential autographs, rare books, vintage engravings, Christmas and holiday cards, gifts, and campaign buttons.

Flyer for a lecture and book signing event featuring Neely Young at Marietta History Center on July 14th from 4 to 6 PM, about Georgia's heroes of the Revolutionary War, with a black silhouette of a soldier, a photo of Neely Young, a book cover, and logos of the history center and commemorative celebration.
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You’re invited to attend a lecture and book signing featuring local author Neely Young and his new book, “In Their Footsteps: Georgia’s Heroes of the Revolutionary War” on Tuesday, July 14 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm in the Center’s Community Room.

This program is part of the Marietta History Center’s ongoing celebration of America’s 250th anniversary (America250), connecting local and national stories through history, art, and civic dialogue.

Young, a native of Cedartown, Georgia, is an avid student of history, often writing about historical figures in his columns for Georgia Trend magazine. “In Their Footsteps” features key Revolutionary War heroes—from Major General Nathanael Greene to Nancy Hart, a spy and patriot—who impacted Georgia’s role in America’s fight for independence.