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Donald L. Hollowell: Foot Soldier for Equal Justice Screening

In celebration of Black History Month, join us Tuesday, February 21, 2023, for a screening of Donald L. Hollowell: Foot Soldier for Equal Justice. This documentary chronicles the civil rights attorney's legendary achievements, including serving as lead counsel in Charlayne Hunter-Gault and Hamilton Holmes's case which ultimately ended desegregation at the University of Georgia. Among Hollowell's other notable achievements were the release of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Escape the Gallery Game Night

Join the Hargrett Library for an interactive escape room experience in our very own galleries! Explore Hargrett's newest exhibit, "Freemasonry in Georgia: Ideals, Imagery, and Impact," and unearth the secret clues secured within by Escape the Space, Athens' local escape room company. Do you have what it takes to be a #PuzzleMaster and decode the hidden message? 

RSVP to Jess Grant (jess.grant@uga.edu) by May 3rd.

Escape the Gallery Game Night

Join the Hargrett Library for an interactive escape room experience in our very own galleries! Explore Hargrett's newest exhibit, "Freemasonry in Georgia: Ideals, Imagery, and Impact," and unearth the secret clues secured within by Escape the Space, Athens' local escape room company. Do you have what it takes to be a #PuzzleMaster and decode the hidden message? 

RSVP to Jess Grant (jess.grant@uga.edu) by March 27th. 

Lecture, The Mysteries of Freemasonry Brought to Light: The Origins and Some Discoveries of the Exhibition

Join curator Alisa Luxenberg for a lecture about Hargrett's newest exhibit, "Freemasonry in Georgia: Ideals, Imagery, and Impact." The lecture will introduce the subject of Freemasonry, the origins and challenges of the exhibition, and some of the fascinating discoveries made during the research undertaken for the catalogue accompanying the show.