The Georgia Virtual History Project
uses new and interactive technologies to record the history of the state of Georgia and make it available to multiple audiences, from eighth-graders and the general public to college students and academic professionals. It allows users to access mini-documentaries, historical resources, and tourism-related information at multiple locations across the state.
Made for Everyone
GVHP began with original research and data collected and analyzed by faculty, undergraduate, and graduate students in multiple departments at the University of Georgia (History; Social Science Ed.; Learning, Design and Technology; the Honors Program; and the Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities) and by advanced high school students at Athens Academy.
Where We Are Now
In 2014, GVHP worked with Putnam County Charter School System to create a program for advanced students at Putnam County High School. We are currently developing narratives of several key counties, including Athens-Clarke, Fulton, Jackson, McIntosh, Oconee, and Putnam, where the struggles and triumphs of the past 280 years continue to resonate, reminding us of the complex, beautiful, and strong roots that make up 21st century Georgia.
Where We're Going
GVHP's goal is to spread this model across the state, ultimately creating a system whereby students and faculty in countless communities can help build their own virtual records of their local past. This will ensure not only that GVHP is a broad-based, statewide community effort in its construction, but also that the content contained within will hold up to the most rigorous academic standards.
