Upcoming Events
The Northeast Georgia History Center produces events throughout the year for all ages. Become a Member to enjoy free admission to the museum and free or discounted admission to events. Tickets to events are non-refundable.
Brought to you by the Ada Mae Ivester Education Center
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 commemorate 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 Tickets Coming Soon!:
https://negahc.charityproud.org/EventRegistration/Index/27142
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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!
Announcement: Coming Soon!
Spring 2026 Homeschool Events Schedule:
Join us every third Thursday from January through May, for our monthly Homeschool events! January and March will be our brand new Homeschool Intensive Classes for grades 6th-12th (limited capacity); Please Note: There will NOT be a January or March Homeschool Day for this year.
More information and pre-registration links coming soon. Be sure to follow our social media pages for more updates and future events.
*January 15th: Homeschool Intensive - Surviving Winter (Grades 6th - 12th)
*February 19th: The Underground Railroad
*March 19th: Homeschool Intensive - World War II (Grades 6th-12th)
*April 16th: Railroads of Georgia
*May 21st: The Revolutionary War
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Announcement: Coming Soon!
Spring 2026 Forum Schedule:
Join us every second Tuesday at 7pm for our monthly Forum events! More information and pre-registration links coming soon. Be sure to follow our social media pages for more updates and future events.
*January 1st: Gainesville’s Inspiring Role Model: The Honorable General James Longstreet
*February 10th: Black Experiences in the American Revolution
*March 10th: Women of the Revolutionary War
*April 14th: Remembering our 32nd: President Franklin D. Roosevelt
* May 12th: CHANGED - TOPIC TO BE DETERMINED
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