The Marietta History Center will host a lecture on January 27 as part of its Evening With History series. Amy Albers, a specialist in Georgia history, will discuss "The Last Slave Ships to The South," focusing on the arrival of The Wanderer and The Clotilda after the abolition of the Transatlantic slave trade. Albers works as a Library Assistant in the Georgia Room at the Cobb County Library, where she specializes in genealogy and local history research, according to the City of Marietta release.
The lecture will explore the actions of those responsible for these late voyages and the efforts to keep them secret. Albers will provide insights into the historical impact of these events in places like Jekyll Island, Georgia, and Mobile, Alabama. Tickets can be purchased through the Marietta History Center’s website, with refunds available only if the event is canceled.
The event will take place at 1 Depot Street, Marietta, GA 30060. Tickets are $10 for non-members and $5 for members. Museum members can contact Christa McCay for a discounted ticket link.
The Marietta History Center aims to engage the public with local history through events like this one. Albers' lecture will offer a detailed look at a significant chapter in American history. For more information, visitors can check the Marietta History Center’s website.
