February 19
We're excited to invite you
to an upcoming presentation on Feb 19, 7 pm at Ft King
George- featuring Sam Gennawey. Sam is an author,
historian, and endlessly curious storyteller with a career
that spans music, planning, and theme park history.
Sam's
path is anything but ordinary. He has been a record store
owner, president of an independent record label, a
promotions professional at a major record label, an urban
planner, a planning historian, and a public participation
expert. Along the way, he developed a deep fascination with
Disney and Universal theme parks, leading him to write four
books exploring their design, history, and cultural impact.
Currently, Sam is living the
van life as a nomad, traveling across the United States and
visiting sites throughout the National Park System—bringing
a unique, on-the-ground perspective to his work and
storytelling.
In this presentation, Sam
will share insights drawn from his diverse career, his
writing, and his ongoing travels, offering a thoughtful and
engaging look at the intersections of place, culture, and
experience.
We hope you'’ll
join us for what promises to be a fascinating and inspiring
conversation.
March
19
You are invited to join
us for a special presentation by Ben Byrnes:
A Darien Postal Excursion: Tracking Early McIntosh Stories
Through Historic Letters
This talk explores the early
history of McIntosh County through historic correspondence,
offering a distinctive lens into daily life, relationships,
and the stories preserved in the postal record. Drawing on
original letters and archival research, Ben brings local
history to life in a personal and engaging way.
