Building Bridges to the Past

HGSA Members and Their Historical Adventures

Our HGSA members work in their communities to foster historical connections and gain new skills. Below are some photos of the historical adventures of our members.

Pictured above are photos from the Tears and Triumphs mural unveiling. Top Left Photo: The Introduction to Public History and Exhibit Design classes, Dr. Sean Jacobson, and Chief Chuck Hoskins Jr. of the Cherokee Nation. Top Right Photo: Photo of the mural taken by Avery Calvert. Bottom Left Photo: Exhibit designed by Avery Calvert and Garrett Keenum for the unveiling of the Tears and Triumphs mural. Bottom Right: Native American cultural clothing sewn by Anita Flanagan.

Pictured above are Avery Calvert, Michelle Harris, and Garrett Keenum at the Ohio Valley History Conference presenting The Willingham. Left Photo: Avery, Michelle, and Garrett before presenting. Middle Photo: Avery in a session. Right Photo: Austin Peay State University’s campus.

Pictured above are four quilts made by Kristy Heath. Kristy quilts because she wants to continue a dying craft and pass it on to her child in hopes that it lives for many more generations.

Pictured above is Kurt Vetters presenting his Civil War battlefield paintings at the Muscle Shoals Civil War History Roundtable.