Our Past. Our Future.
The Northeast Georgia History Center is dedicated to preserving and sharing our regional history and being our community’s pathway to history education. Through our educational programs, community events, exhibits, and historic structures, we strive to be a leading resource for promoting a greater understanding of local, state, and national history.
Upcoming Events
Homeschool Day: The Railroad and the 1936 Gainesville Tornado
Thursday, April 16th 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Join us this April as we explore the expansion of Railroads into North Georgia and celebrate the 90th anniversary of the 1936 Gainesville Tornado.
Students will explore the expansion of railroads and discover how they changed North Georgia, in addition to learning about the history of the 1936 Gainesville Tornado. This hands-on program encourages critical thinking, understanding of basic engineering and remembrance of local history.
Please Note: Limited Walk-Ins! For Pre-Registration, select your timed tickets carefully. Thank you!
Pre-Registration Links Now Open!
10AM https://negahc.charityproud.org/EventRegistration/Index/27140
11:30AM https://negahc.charityproud.org/EventRegistration/Index/27199
USO Dance & Desserts Fundraiser Event
April 30th, 2026 | 7-9pm | Gainesville Civic Center Ballroom
Dust off your Lindy dresses & Victory Suits and polish your saddle shoes! On Thursday, April 30th, 2026, the Gainesville Civic Center will transform into a 1940s-era canteen for USO Dance and Desserts. This nostalgic evening serves as a dual fundraiser for our community: The Northeast Georgia History Center and Gainesville’s own 14-year-old Caleb Schneider, the first ever Youth Ambassador for Tours of Duty.
Pre-Registration Admission Tickets Now Available! Raffle Ticket Coming Soon!:
https://negahc.charityproud.org/EventRegistration/Index/27142
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The History Center will be Open on Sunday, March 22nd, 2026 from 1pm to 4pm for Heritage Arts Day: Sheep to Shawl!
In collaboration with the Georgia Mountain Fiber Arts Guild.
No Pre-Registration Required: General Admission - $8 Adults, $7 Seniors/Military, $6 Students, and Free for our Members.
There will be a wooly friend (sheep) for visitors to meet and learn about the shearing process, as well as drop spindles, frame looms, and a carding station with wool available for guests to try. The Guild Members will have their spinning wheels to demonstrate yarn-making, and will be happy to answer questions about their craft.
And of course, the History Center will be fully open for our visitors to tour during the event hours.
Be sure to follow us on social media for our special hours and upcoming events!
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Forum Lecture Series | Tuesday, April 14th at 7:00 PM
Remembering our 32nd: President Franklin D. Roosevelt
With Special Guest Speaker: Dr. Ben Wynne
Dr. Wynne will discuss Franklin Roosevelt’s pre-war presidency in the context of his visit to Gainesville after the devastating 1936 tornado. Included will be an overview of Roosevelt’s rise to the nation’s highest office, the origins of some of his New Deal programs, and a treatment of the deadly tornado and its aftermath.
There will be a Question and Answer session with our guest speaker at the end of the presentation.
Preregistration Now Open! https://negahc.charityproud.org/EventRegistration/Index/27107
Old Time Music Slow Jam Session, with Foothills Fiddles and Frets | Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the Month
(Starting January, 2026)
Be part of an Appalachian tradition! Starting in January, Foothills Fiddles and Frets will host Old Time Music Slow Jam Sessions at the Northeast Georgia History Center in Gainesville from 2-4 PM on the first and third Saturdays of each month.
Fiddlers, guitarists, banjo, ukulele, string bass and dulcimer players are invited to play traditional Old Time music at a beginner’s level tempo. For more information, contact Stephanie Gordon at 678-936-1057 or stephcascader@gmail.com.
New Permanent Exhibit Opening!
Threads of Sacrifice: Stories from Northeast Georgia
Opening November 11th of 2025, this new permanent exhibit honors the men and women of Northeast Georgia who served in World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. Through uniforms, letters, photographs, and personal stories, visitors will explore how global conflicts shaped our local community.
In honor of Veterans Day, we’re offering free admission for all veterans on November 11th. Join us as we dedicate this new space to the courage, sacrifice, and enduring legacy of our region’s heroes.
We are thankful to those family members who have donated time, artifacts, or given us the funding to make this exhibit happen. We can’t wait to share it with you!
Join us for programs throughout the year for all ages.
Become a Member to receive free or discounted admission to events and more.
Stay tuned for our Fall schedule of events!
In the meantime, visit the museum and tour the historic White Path Cabin, the Hoyt Herrin Blacksmith Shop, the American Freedom Garden, and our artifact-filled exhibits.
Early American Daily Life Program
Experience the past in real-time with historic demonstrations and activities to learn about daily American life in the 18th and 19th centuries. Enter the historic White Path Cabin, once home to Cherokee leader Nunna-tsune-ga “White Path,” play with historic toys and games like Jacob’s Ladder and cup-and-ball, watch a blacksmithing demonstration in the Hoyt Herrin Blacksmith Shop, and explore artifacts during an Exhibit Scavenger Hunt.
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