Middle Georgia State University Department of History

10/13/2026

10/13/2026

If you are in the area (or know someone who is), check out Dr. Jennings' talk!

Join us at the Amelia Island Museum of History for this October installment of our 3rd on 3rd monthly series titled "A War for Native Independence" with Dr. Matt Jennings.

This presentation traces the diverse responses of the Indigenous peoples of the Southeast to the struggle between Great Britain and its mainland colonies in the 1770s and 1780s. Whether Native communities attempted to remain neutral, or actively allied with the British or Americans, the war eventually reshaped the region, and all of its peoples were confronted with a new reality and a new imperial power.

Dr. Matt Jennings, is a Professor of History at Middle Georgia State University in Macon, Georgia, specializing in early American history, the history of violence, and Native American studies.

Dr. Jennings earned his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois and serves as the president of the Ocmulgee Mounds Association.

Seating is first come first serve, and this program is wheelchair accesible. For more information, contact Tirik Peterson at [email protected], OR at 904.261.7378 x.102.

10/10/2026

Folks, on October 26th, 6:30 PM, Arts Theater Complex, SOAL, Macon Campus, the History Student Organization will be presenting Monty Python and the Holy Grail, with a special presentation on Arthurian legend by Dr. Andrew Reeves! All welcome!!

10/06/2026

The History Student Organization got together this evening for Trivia night.

09/30/2026

Scenes from Dr. Asbury's book talk this afternoon in the library. It was fantastic, and Dr. Asbury's a rock star! Check out _Family Game Night_ wherever you find your scholarly, yet really readable historical literature.

09/29/2026

Two upcoming events, sponsored by the History Student Organization. All welcome.

09/25/2026

The hits just keep on comin'! Dr. Andrew Manis, longtime MGA history professor, just ascended to emeritus status. Congratulations, Andy!

09/25/2026

Congratulations to our very own Dr. Larry Israel on his most recent publication! How about these MGA historians?!

Congratulations to Dr. Larry Israel, history professor, who is the editor/translator of the recently published "Record of Instructions for Practice: The Teachings of Wang Yangming." This edition provides students and scholars with a reliable foundation for studying one of the most important Confucians and Chinese history.

Middle Georgia State University Department of History

09/25/2026

Dr. Asbury's done it again! _Family Game Night_ is making headlines.

's Dr. Susan Asbury, associate professor of history, talked to WABE, Atlanta's NPR/PBS affiliate, about what old board games reveal about American life.

👉 https://www.wabe.org/what-old-board-games-reveal-about-american-life/

08/27/2026

Lauren is our current fall intern working on the 483rd Bomb Group collection. Many thanks to Lauren and past interns Adam Richardson, Ean Harris, and Melissa Fortune for cataloging this collection. On September 9, their work and MGA's partnership with the Museum of Aviation will be recognized with the Daughters of the American Revolution Historic Preservation Award. The department has plenty of internship opportunities with this collection. Contact Dr. Asbury if interested in learning more.