Historic Athens Heritage Walks are back! Join us on curated heritage walks through distinct historic neighborhoods and locations throughout Athens.

Sponsored by the Gable Chair of the Carl & Sally Gable Foundation

In the early 1900s, Hot Corner was one of the most prosperous historically African American business districts in the South. Hot Corner, at the intersection of Hull St. and Washington St., supported a thriving African American business community and was home to the celebrated Morton Theatre, one the first black-owned and operated vaudeville theatres in the country. Walking through this part of downtown Athens, you may feel like you’re walking back in time. Each building here has a rich history that is still unfolding today.

Broderick Flanigan is a self-taught artist and prominent Black voice in Athens whose work can frequently be seen in gallery exhibitions and murals throughout the city. Through his outreach program, Helping Art Reach Public Spaces, Flanigan involves local youth in his public art-making process and teaches them how they can also amplify their voices through art. Don’t miss this chance to explore the history and cultural significance of Hot Corner!