HSF’S “PEOPLE, PLACES AND STORIES” LECTURE SERIES PARTNERS WITH THE RALPH MARK GILBERT CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM – FEB. 16 

SAVANNAH, GA – January 31, 2023 – Historic Savannah Foundation (HSF) will partner with the Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum to present the next installment in their “People, Places and Stories that Define Savannah” lecture series. The tour is set for 6 p.m. on Thursday, February 16 at the Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum, located at 460 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard.  

During the event, the museum’s Executive Director, Vaughnette Goode-Walker, and other museum docents will lead attendees on a guided tour through the poignant exhibits commemorating the fight for African American equality and civil rights in the region.

“We are honored to partner with the Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum and Vaughnette Goode-Walker for this installment of our lecture series,” HSF Education & Research Associate, Kimberly Newbold said. “The people, places and stories in the museum are integral to our city and nation’s history and incredibly important stories to tell.”  

This lecture is free for HSF members and $15 for non-members. Both members and non-members may RSVP for this event by visiting HSF’s website, www.myhsf.org, or by emailing Kimberly Newbold at knewbold@myhsf.org 

For more information on the “People, Places and Stories that Define Savannah” lecture series, contact Newbold at 912-483-7294. For information about other HSF events, please visit myhsf.org or call 912-233-7787, and follow HSF on their social media, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Historic Savannah Foundation, a leading nonprofit preservation and cultural institution, saves buildings, places, and stories that define Savannah’s past, present, and future. Following its formation in 1955, the organization started a Revolving Fund to save endangered historic properties, now totaling over 412 buildings throughout several of Savannah’s historic districts. HSF continues to build capacity within its operations, secure new financial resources, improve its image and visibility, and increase public policy efforts to protect Savannah’s historic districts. For more information about the work of the Historic Savannah Foundation, visit www.myhsf.org.

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For media inquiries, please contact Kristyn Beasley at kristyn@lesleyfrancispr.com or 912-272-8651, Allie Robinson at allie@lesleyfrancispr.com or 912-547-3100, or Lesley Francis at lesley@lesleyfrancispr.com or 912-429-3950 or the team at 912-417-LFPR (5377).

DAVENPORT HOUSE MUSEUM WINS MULTIMEDIA AWARD FROM THE GEORGIA ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS

Nearly 200 museum professionals recently descended upon Cartersville, Georgia, for the annual meeting of the Georgia Association of Museums (GAM). They arrived from all regions of the state, from Rome to Thomasville to Savannah. The theme of the 2023 conference was “Museums: The (Fill in The Blank) Frontier.” Attendees participated in a variety of sessions and workshops ranging from developing education programs to designing eye-catching exhibits and visiting with vendors whose products and services target the field. The highlight of the week was the annual GAM Awards Luncheon.

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THE ROYAL RIFT

The British and American media have been full of news about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle (aka the Duke and Duchess of Sussex). In case you have been living in a cave, this has centered around last week’s publication of Harry’s memoir Spare and the recent Netflix series about the couple.

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GEORGIA TECH-SAVANNAH WELCOMES SHATEALY SIMS AS NEW PORTFOLIO MANAGER II

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LESLEY FRANCIS PUBLIC RELATIONS RINGS IN THE NEW YEAR WITH THREE PROMOTIONS

RICHMOND HILL, GA – January 11, 2023 – Lesley Francis Public Relations (LFPR) announces the promotions of team members Kristyn Beasley, Shelby McKee, and Allie Robinson.

Kristyn Beasley, who has been with LFPR for seven years, was elevated from Account Director to Vice President of Marketing. Shelby McKee, who joined the team in 2021, was also promoted from Digital Design Director to Vice President of Digital Design. Allie Robinson, who joined LFPR in 2020 and is a former Account Manager, is now an Account Director at the company.

“I am delighted to announce these well-deserved promotions to such a talented and dedicated team,” LFPR founder and CEO Lesley Francis said. “All of these women have gone above and beyond for LFPR and significantly contributed to our growth in 2022. I am proud to work alongside them.”

LFPR is a growing PR, marketing, and digital agency established by Lesley Francis in 2011. The award-winning firm is based in Richmond Hill, Ga, and currently serves over 25 nonprofit, small-business and education clients spanning in the Coastal Empire and nationally. LFPR offers many services to fulfill every marketing need including media relations, graphic design, crisis management, social media management, website building and maintenance, and much more. For more information, please visit lesleyfrancispr.com and follow them on social media, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

– ENDS – For media inquiries, please contact Lesley Francis at lesley@lesleyfrancispr.com or 912-429-3950, or the team at 912-417-5377.