City Announces Partnership, Presenter Opportunity with Live Oak Public Library for Savannah GenFest • Savannah Herald

City Announces Partnership, Presenter Opportunity with Live Oak Public Library for Savannah GenFest 2026

SAVANNAH – The City of Savannah Office of Municipal Archives & History, in a new partnership with Live Oak Public Library, is now seeking presenter proposals for Savannah GenFest 2026.

GenFest 2026, October 16 – 17, will present a wealth of genealogical resources available to Savannah and Chatham County residents exploring their families’ histories. Through lightening talks, interactive workshops, poster presentations, and information tables, participants will learn about local repositories, how to navigate archival collections and research tools, others’ discoveries that may guide their own journeys, and local heritage and genealogy organizations active in the area.

Individuals and organizations interested in partnering with the City of Savannah Office of Municipal Archives & History and Live Oak Public Library as a GenFest presenter are invited to submit a proposal through the online submission form. Presenter proposals are due August 1, by 5:00pm. There are multiple ways to participate and share your knowledge and resources, including: poster presentations, 15-minute lightening talks, 30-minute and 60-minute interactive workshops, and information tables.

Questions about proposals may be directed to Luciana Spracher, City of Savannah Archives & History Officer, at Lspracher@savannahga.gov.

What: Savannah GenFest 2026 Presenter Proposals

When: Submissions due by August 1, 5:00pm

GenFest takes place October 16, 5:00pm – 7:00pm & October 17, 10:00am – 2:00pm

Where: Carnegie Library Heritage Center (Oct. 16); Southwest Chatham Library (Oct. 17)

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Savannah GenFest 2026 Online Proposal