Historic Athens One Story

The One Story Athens initiative began in 2022 as an extension of Historic Athens' mission to be a proactive force in developing community-wide understanding of the value of historic buildings, neighborhoods, and heritage. One Story Athens aims to bring awareness to communities and connect generations with their heritage. Through the preservation of narratives involving neighborhoods, music, art, restaurants, politics, religion, and society, we will help to tell a fuller story of Athens.

Exploring the shared history of Athens, one story at a time.

Our continued initiative is to tell the history of underrepresented groups in Athens, and expose new audiences to public history. We want to continue to provide programs that are free and accessible to the public, bringing in a variety of audience members and ensuring that no one is hindered in any way from participating.

Programs

  • One Story Live

    Every Friday, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. , Historic Athens One Story hosts a virtual oral history interview with African American Athenians, conducted and curated by Denise Sunta.

    Livecasts

  • History Hours

    Every third Tuesday of the month, One Story Athens provides public programming at the Lyndon House Arts Center.

    History Hours

  • Heritage Walks

    A series of guided tours highlighting Athens’ historic neighborhoods and places. Tour guides are local volunteers with a love for Athens and a special place in their hearts for the places they take you.

    Heritage Walks

Get Involved

2023-2024 Sponsors & Donors

Kendell and Tony Turner

Make a tax-deductible donation to Historic Athens One Story today!

  • Featured as Live Cast Sponsor on promotional material for the year.

    Weekly sponsor shoutout during Friday Live Cast!

    $750/year OR $75/month

  • Featured as Heritage Walk Sponsor on promotional material for a year.

    Sponsor shoutout at every Heritage Walk

    $1000/year or $100/month

  • Featured as One Story Sponsor on website, social media, and outgoing emails and One Story promotional materials.

    Spotlight post on media and mailing list.

    Highlighted as Title Sponsor at all One Story events

    $2500/year OR $250/month

  • More information coming soon!

Want to be a sponsor for One Story events? Email Denise at denise@historicathens.com for more information.

What is next for One Story Athens?

One Story Athens plans to grow our reach in the Athens community.

In Fall 2024, One Story is leading two new youth development programs. Both programs will introduce K-12 youth to the ideas of historic preservation and public history, allowing them to take pride in their community and learn from each others’ experiences.