On Sunday afternoon, Jan. 22, the Augusta Jewish Museum located on Telfair Street will hold a plaque dedication ceremony starting at 2 p.m.
Dedication markers will be installed for the 1860 Court of Ordinary of Richmond County and the 1869 Congregation Children of Israel – the oldest standing synagogue in Georgia. In 2015, these buildings were set to be destroyed until the community and Historic Augusta Inc. sought to save them.
Guests attending will include Mayor Garnett Johnson, Executive Director of Historic Augusta Inc. and State President of the Colonial Dames 17th Century Amelia Pelton. The Colonial Dames 17th Century is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and preservation of heraldry, coats of arms, ancestral ideals and to support local charitable projects and education.
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As a preview to an upcoming exhibit display for the museum, a special presentation video, “The AJM Stories: Remembering Our Place in History,” will be played at the event’s start.
According to the museum’s website, in 1802, the first Jewish family settled in Augusta and still have family members living in the area.
Open to the public, the museum will be heavily focused on educating others about the past and present historical influences of the Jewish community.
The museum is located at 525 Telfair St. Augusta, Ga where light refreshments and historic tours will be offered for attendees.
For more information about the ceremony or the museum, visit: augustajewishmuseum.org
Liz Wright is a staff writer covering education, lifestyle and general assignments for The Augusta Press. Reach her at liz@theaugustapress.com
