Date: September 22, 2006 Stop: October 4, 2006
Media Contact: Patricia White
706-722-8454 orpwhite@csra.net
Brown Bag History Series Financial and Educational Prosperity in Augusta’s Golden Blocks Mr. Corey Rogers
The Augusta Museum of History will present its next monthly Brown Bag History Series on Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at 12:00 p.m. The speaker will be Mr. Corey Rogers and his topic will be Financial and Educational Prosperity in Augusta’s Golden Blocks.
The “Golden Blocks” was an area of the Augusta black community that was extremely prosperous during the first half of the 20th Century. The intersection of Gwinnett and Ninth Streets marked the center of black business and social activities. Located within a small radius of this hub were Lenox Theater, Penny Savings and Loan Investment Company, Pilgrim Health and Life Insurance Company, Haines Normal and Industrial Institute, Tabernacle Baptist Church, professional offices and several undertaking establishments.
A native of Augusta, Corey Rogers serves as Historian at the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History. His talk will focus on the many people, places and events synonymous with Augusta’s “Golden Blocks”.
The Brown Bag History Series program is free to members, $3 for non-members and reservations are required. Bring your lunch and the museum will provide the beverage and dessert. Please call (706) 722-8454 for reservations by Tuesday, October 3, 2006.
The Augusta Museum of History is located at 560 Reynolds Street in downtown Augusta. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; and Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Admission is: Adult: $4•Senior: $3•Child: (6-18) $2-(5and under) Free
The 1797 Ezekiel Harris House is located at 1822 Broad Street. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Admission is: Adult and Senior: $2 • Child: $1. Please call (706) 722-8454 for more information or visit our websitewww.augustamuseum.org.
