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
Forum Lecture Series | Tuesday, December 9th at 7:00 PM
Santa’s Fashion Through the Ages
With Special Guest Speaker: Santa himself!
Join us and learn about how Santa Claus’s wardrobe has evolved with the changing times. The lecture will be followed by a short Question and Answer session with our special guest speaker.
Preregistration Now Open!
https://negahc.charityproud.org/EventRegistration/Index/24070
Community Day: Appalachian Christmas
Saturday, December 13th | 2PM to 5PM
Join us at the Northeast Georgia History Center on December 13, 2025, from 2–5 PM for our Appalachian Christmas Community Day, a festive celebration of heritage and holiday tradition. Families can enjoy meeting Santa, watching a live blacksmith demonstration, and participating in hands-on activities like making popcorn garlands, grinding corn, churning butter, and decorating cookies, along with an optional paid craft to create flour sack dolls. Holiday storytelling adds to the warm, nostalgic atmosphere. Come experience the charm of an old-fashioned Appalachian Christmas and make memories with your community.
Preregistration Now Open!
https://negahc.charityproud.org/EventRegistration/Index/25902
Homeschool Day: Appalachian Christmas
Thursday, December 18th | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Join us for a festive, hands-on heritage celebration for homeschool families! Step back in time and experience the warmth and charm of an old-fashioned Appalachian Christmas. Families can meet Santa, enjoy a special kids’ Appalachian Christmas music performance and take part in traditional crafts and activities that bring history to life.
Preregistration Now Open!
https://negahc.charityproud.org/EventRegistration/Index/23972
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.
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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