ASALH-Athens Events Calendar
Year Theme: A Century of Black History Commemorations

Date

Event

2nd Tuesday of the month

Athens ASALH Branch Monthly Business Meeting at 6PM

3rd Sunday in February: Black History Month Celebration

This celebration is to honor Black History Month. Here is the list of sponsored activities hosted by Athens ASALH around town.

When: 3rd Sunday in February 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Where: TBD
Presenter: TBD

July

Break: No meeting, no event

Last Sunday in September: Founder’s Day Celebration

Founder’s Day Celebration, to honor Carter G. Woodson, who established the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) in 1915.

When: last Sunday in September 2:00 – 5:00 PM

2026 Founder’s Day Celebration: An Uncommon Valor program recognizing the six African American teachers (and one librarian) who integrated the Athens-Clarke County public schools. 
When: Sunday, September 27 at 2pm
Where: The Vernon Payne Meeting Hall of the Clarke County School District Administrative Offices Building, 595 Prince Avenue, Athens, Georgia 30601
Attendance: Open to the public

2nd Sunday in December: Carter G. Woodson’s Birthday Celebration

End of year event, to celebrate Carter G. Woodson’s birthday and community members who have positively impacted Black History and Culture in Athens and surrounding areas.

When: 2nd Sunday in December 3:00 – 5:00 PM

2026 carter G. Woodson’s birthday Celebration:
Where: TBD
Presenter: TBD