Speaker Series
The Impact and Influence of the African American Church in the Life and Legacy of Gwinnett County
Guest Speaker, Gregory L. Baily, Director of Community and Social Service Ministries for the Salem Missionary Baptist Church of Lilburn; founded by his paternal great-grandparents in 1834, shares his perspective and expertise on the influence and impact of religious sectors on African-American life.
Remembering Gwinnett's Fallen Heroes of World War I
Listen to Gene Ramsay, historian and member of the Atlanta and Gwinnett Historical Societies, Atlanta Preservation Center and The Historic Oakland Cemetery Foundation, discuss the impact of World War War on Gwinnett County and it's veterans.
Railroads
During Gwinnett County’s Bicentennial Celebration, our Communications Division recorded Gwinnett residents sharing their stories about how we came to be and where we were in our 200th year. Stories from the past helped put the present in context and shaped a shared vision for the future.
Slavery in Gwinnett
Dr. Michael Gagnon, Associate Professor of History at the Georgia Gwinnett College, shares his research and findings he and his students have transcribed from the slave census from 1850 and beyond and details from Gwinnett slaves and slave owners.
Pre-Gwinnett — The Georgia Frontier
Historian and Gwinnett Historical Society member, Mary Frazier Long, along with guest speaker, James D'Angelo share some history and facts about 'pre-Gwinnett' and specifically their historical perspective on early settlers and Indians-in-their-midst prior to 1818, with particular attention to Hog Mountain and Fort Daniel.
200 Years of Snellville History
During Gwinnett County’s Bicentennial Celebration, our Communications Division recorded Gwinnett residents sharing their stories about how we came to be and where we were in our 200th year. Stories from the past helped put the present in context and shaped a shared vision for the future.