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
*In Lieu of Homeschool Day*
Homeschool Intensive Class: Surviving Winter - Grades 6–12 Only
2 Class Times | Thursday, January 15th
Two class options are available (each class is capped at 30 students to ensure a quality experience). This is in place of Homeschool Day; There will NOT be a January Homeschool Day for 2026.
Pre-Registration Now Open!
• 10:00–11:15 AM: 10AM Class Registration
• 11:45 AM–1:00 PM: 11:45AM Class Registration
Forum Lecture Series | Tuesday, January 13th at 7:00 PM
Gainesville's Own Exceptionally Inspiring Role Model: The Honorable General James Longstreet
With Special Guest Speaker Dr. Douglas Young of The Longstreet Society
Join us and learn about the life of Gainesville’s own General James Longstreet. The lecture will be followed by a short Question and Answer session with our special guest speaker.
Preregistration Now Open!
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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, 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 hoop trundling and cup-and-ball, watch a blacksmithing demonstration in the Hoyt Herrin Blacksmith Shop, and explore artifacts during an Exhibit Scavenger Hunt.
Covers Georgia Standards of Excellence SS8H2 & SS8H4