The Augusta Museum of History will focus on the accomplishments and contributions of Augusta’s women in its Brown Bag History series in 2021.
“Each month, there will be a different theme,” said Harvee White, education manager. “It’s up to the speaker about what they’ll talk about.”
March’s theme is women in philanthropy and will feature JoAnn Herbert, operations VP for Herbert Homes in Evans and the 2021 board chairwoman for Augusta’s Women in Philanthropy organization. The event is scheduled for March 10.
White said Emily Tubman is probably the most recognized name when it comes to Augusta’s female philanthropists. Tubman funded educational and religious organizations including multiple Disciples of Christ churches in Augusta and other cities. She also gave to many colleges and founded Augusta’s first high school for girls, according to Georgia Women of Achievement’s website.
Other Augusta women of influence include Lucy Craft Laney, said White. Laney built the Haines Normal and Industrial Institute, created the Lamar School of Nursing and held the first kindergarten classes for black children in Augusta according to the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History website.
White said these aren’t the only women to have made an impact through their giving.
Other programs in this year’s Brown Bag event will focus on women in sports in April, women in the military in May, women in the arts in June, women in STEM in July, women in education in September, female political pioneers in October, and women in the museum’s collection in November.
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White said plans are to stream the program all year.
They are available at the museum’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.
The museum started streaming events last year. White said it was easier to record them than to livestream them. Also, she said they found that recording the program has increased their audience, who couldn’t attend the midday luncheon program.
The Brown Bag series is free, but donations are encouraged.
For more information, visit augustamuseum.org.
Charmain Z. Brackett is the Features Editor for The Augusta Press. Reach her at charmain@theaugustapress.com
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