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Where Our Past Ignites Hope for Our Future

Georgia Writers Museum — A Timely Reminder of Our Past

In light of our country’s ongoing strife to defeat racism in America, there is an institution that embraces the giftedness and contributions of ALL Georgia authors. Inside the Georgia Writer’s Museum, you will discover three diverse featured authors associated with this Eatonton, Georgia landmark — Joel Chandler Harris, Flannery O’Connor, and Alice Walker. Many other noteworthy Georgia writers adorn the walls and exhibits of the museum, each selected for the body of their writing as the only criteria.

The streets of our country need to resemble the camaraderie and mutual respect that reside within the publishing world. Where else might you find the diversity of thought among the stories of our country’s checkered past.

In my humble assessment, the vast diversity of voices found on bookshelves that adorn our homes, fill our libraries, and flood our community bookstores more than not reflect this truth:

We should never attempt to erase the regrets of our past, nor censure the hopes of a better future. Change can only be nurtured and shaped in the present where regrets ignite the flames of hope.

Acceptance of new thought and story opens eyes and minds to the possibilities that reside in the hearts of our society. Every voice should be free to be heard without fear of being drowned out by the intolerance of others. We may not all agree with one another, but we can respect the value of diversity in our Country–it is the very fabric that binds us as a nation.

We need more institutions like the Georgia Writers Museum to remind us of this truth.

  

(Portraits by Lake Country Artist Chris Cook)

 Look!  Virtual Mini Tours! 
Learn more about our featured local writers, Harris, O’Connor and Walker. Filled with facts and stories, the tours are informative, fun, but not too long!  Check back each week as we add new episodes.  Current videos available for viewing:

Joel Chandler Harris’ Childhood

Teen Years at Turnwold

After Turnwold – Macon to Savannah

Flannery O’Connor’s Childhood
College Years at Georgia State College for Women

Alice Walker’s Childhood

College Years

Coming next:   Harris After Turnwold  

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Permanent Exhibits
Alice Walker
Flannery O’Connor
Joel Chandler Harris
UGA Hargrett LIbraries Georgia Writers 
Hall of Fame

(Click on the logo above to learn more about the Georgia Writers Hall of Fame)

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