Opening Reception: The Women Who Changed Athens
Date and Time
Wednesday Mar 4, 2026
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM EST
March 4th from 4-6 PM
Location
280 E. Dougherty St.
Fees/Admission
Free
Contact Information
Libba Beaucham
Guest Services Specialist
libba@historicathens.com
(706) 353-1820
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Description
Join the Historic Athens Welcome Center for the opening of a new Women's History Month exhibit, "The Women Who Changed Athens," curated by Historic Athens fellow Anna Scott. Celebrate eight women who made history in the fields of medicine, education, journalism, and the arts: Judia Jackson Harris, Mary Jackson McCrorey, Mildred Seydell, Lucy Stanton, Minnie Davis, Mary Lyndon, Dr. Ida Mae Hiram, and Dr. Leila Denmark. Opening Reception Drop by the Historic Athens Welcome Center on Wednesday, March 4, from 4:00-6:00 PM to meet exhibit curator, Anna Scott, learn about these remarkable women, and enjoy some light refreshments. On view throughout March.

Premier Partners
Elite Partners
Classic Partners

Kaiser Permanente

Spectrum

Truist

Carrier Transicold

Heyward Allen

ARCO

Supporting Partners
Friends of the Chamber

michele pearson tucker

Good Works

Grahl Construction

Pellicano Construction

Georgia Heart Institute

NEGA Physicians Group

joma

superior air management

Milestone Construction

W&A

coca cola

oconee construction services

Kevin Price

Athens Housing Authority

Athens Research and Technology

Athens Technical College

Porter Steel Inc.

Sam the Concrete Man

Trumps Catering

UGA School of Medicine

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