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See and Sketch @ Miller Learning Center

Cameron Berglund: designer, artist, educator and recent full time lecturer at UGA’s College of Environment and Design will facilitate a creativity lecture followed by a sketching workshop as a part of the 2021 Spotlight on the Arts Festival! Join for a short lecture on the role of sketching in creativity, drawing upon Professor Berglund’s life and experiences. A participatory site sketching session at the MLC Reading Room follows. No prior knowledge or experience needed! Necessary equipment will be provided!

Digital Clinton: Slavery and Freedom in Middle Georgia and Reflections on Our Mutual Past

In 1848, William and Ellen Craft (1824-1900; c. 1826-c. 1891) escaped from slavery in Macon, Georgia. Ellen, who was born in Clinton, Georgia, could pass for white and disguised herself as a wealthy, physically ill enslaver traveling North for medical treatments; William accompanied her as his "master's" devoted, enslaved valet; both traveled openly by train, steamship, and carriage to arrive in free Philadelphia on Christmas Day.