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
2026 Chautauqua Series: Marking the Gainesville Tornado
W.M. Brice, author of “A City Laid Waste: Devastation of Gainesville, Georgia” - Portrayed by Interpreter Ken Johnston
Saturday, June 27th at 6:00 PM & Sunday, June 28th 2:00pm
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Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Worker, brought by President Franklin D. Roosevelt as part of the New Deal - Portrayed by Interpreter Steven Bartlett
Saturday, July 25th at 6:00pm & Sunday, July 26th at 2:00pm
July Pre-registration Now Open!
July 25th:https://negahc.charityproud.org/EventRegistration/Index/28079
July 26th:https://negahc.charityproud.org/EventRegistration/Index/28080
Announcement: Coming Soon!
Fall 2026 - Spring 2027 Homeschool Days
Join us every third Thursday from August ‘26 through May ‘27, for our monthly Homeschool events!
More information and pre-registration links coming soon. Be sure to follow our social media pages for more updates and future events.
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August Homeschool Day: Olympics
Fall Kickoff: The Atlanta ‘96 Centennial Olympic Celebration!
Kick off the new school year at the History Center with a podium-worthy celebration! We can’t think of a better way to light the torch this academic year than by celebrating the historic anniversary of the 1996 Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games!
Step back into the grit, glory, and 90s nostalgia of the summer that put Georgia on the world stage. Explore original torches, community artifacts, and the story of how our region completely transformed to make international sports history.
Throughout the day, young champions can rotate through hands-on academic and athletic stations designed to experience the history of the Olympic games!
Pre-Registration Now Open!
10am- https://negahc.charityproud.org/EventRegistration/Index/28583
11:30am- https://negahc.charityproud.org/EventRegistration/Index/28584
New Temporary Exhibit Opening! Limited Time Only!
The Cocktail Hour: Fashion and Entertaining in the 1960s
Opening April 18th of 2026, this new temporary exhibit showcases a special selection from the Brenau University Princess Shirazi collection and popular artifacts from the 1960s. Though cocktail parties emerged earlier in the twentieth century, they played a prominent role in postwar American culture. The cocktail party was a fashionable, at-home social gathering where guests enjoyed a few drinks, some hors d’oeuvres, games, and conversation.
On display are 21 dresses and various handbags from the Brenau Princess Shirazi collection. The pieces selected for the exhibit show not only changing fashions, but also the artistry of the cocktail dress. Beautiful fabrics and flattering shapes are shown throughout this exhibit, capturing the style of mid-century modern dress and entertaining. We extend our sincere thanks to the Brenau University Art and Design Department for generously sharing garments from this historic collection.
We are grateful to Brenau, our volunteers, interns, and generous donors for the time, artifacts, and the funding to make this exhibit happen. Come visit the party!
Old Time Music Slow Jam Session, with Foothills Fiddles and Frets Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the Month
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.
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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