VSU'S PUBLIC HISTORY PROGRAM ENGAGES STUDENTS IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES

VALDOSTA, Ga., Oct. 15 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news release:

VALDOSTA, Ga. - Dr. Sarah FitzGerald, associate professor of history at Valdosta State University (VSU) has a unique appreciation of time moving forward.

"Every moment we are living in is going to be history," said FitzGerald. "Realizing that helps us connect with the past and our communities."

FitzGerald was hired to start the Public History program at VSU. She says public history is vital to support South Georgia and share our region's history.

We asked her what distinguishes it from other types of history, what experiential learning and research look like within VSU's Department of History and Interdisciplinary Studies, and what still excites her a...