Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau: Celebrate Black History Month In Athens, Georgia

Press release from the Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau:

2022-02-01

Athens, Georgia, has plenty of things to do and to experience during Black History Month. Each year, we look forward to celebrating and honoring African-American heritage and the numerous contributions Black Athenians have made to our community.

Did you know?

• The Morton Theatre is one of the few remaining vaudeville theatres built, owned and operated by a Black man, Pink Morton?
• The Morton Theatre housed Georgia's first black female dentist, and a black pharmacy?
• Pink Morton is among many distinguished Black Athenians buried at Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery?
• Learn more about Black Heritage in Athens

In addition to special events and exhibits, we invite you to take this opportunity to go on a self-guided tour of African-American Heritage in Athens to visit many of the important sites. So, make plans now to make the most of Black History Month in Athens, Georgia!

Black History Month Events

Don't Miss These Attractions

• ATHENS CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
• 300 N THOMAS ST, ATHENS, GA 30601
• 706.357.4430

This press release was produced by the Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau. The views expressed here are the author’s own.