First local theatrical productions at Liberty Theater
Title
First local theatrical productions at Liberty Theater
Description
The purpose of this project is to explore and highlight the cultural, social, and historical importance of the Liberty Theatre in Columbus, Georgia, with an emphasis on its role in the lives of residents, particularly within the African American community.
Contributor
Sebastian Ocando, Diego Montes, Enluis Montes, Eva Ruiz, Ty Gable.
Source
Chronicling America (Library of Congress Newspapers)
HathiTrust – Historical texts about Georgia
Digital archives and museum sites for Liberty Theatre and Columbus history
“Columbus, Georgia.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 28 Aug. 2025, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbus,_Georgia.
Columbus, Historic. “Showstoppers and Curtain Raisers: Columbus’ First Six Theaters (1828 - 1871).”
“The Columbus Enquirer-Sun.” Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Library of Congress
Columbus, Georgia Illustrated.” HathiTrust Digital Library, 1886.
Files
Citation
“First local theatrical productions at Liberty Theater,” Columbus State University Archives and Special Collections , accessed October 8, 2025, http://digitalarchives.columbusstate.edu/items/show/4368.