July 2023 Journal Newsletter
Juneteenth Generations Exhibit Extended Through July!
In honor of Juneteenth, the Northeast Georgia History Center is showcasing historic portraitures of Black Americans spanning the early 1900s taken by N.C. White & Son in Gainesville, Georgia.
This unique collection offers visitors the opportunity to reflect on the lives and experiences of local Black Americans who were born during the era of Reconstruction and into the turn of the century.
This exhibit will be on display for the public through July.
Upcoming Events
Check out our upcoming events in July! Members receive free admission or discounts to events throughout the year. Become a Member today.
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Tuesday, July 11th 7 PM
Join us for our popular living history series this summer featuring Founders of Georgia. On Tuesday, July 11th at 7:00 PM, you'll meet Mary Musgrove portrayed by living history interpreter Nicole Castoreno.
Mary Musgrove was the official translator of the Georgia colony for General James Oglethorpe. Her Yamacraw Creek and English heritage and her role as a prominent tradeswoman in the Savannah area made her an ideal translator and cultural mediator for General Oglethorpe.
During this program, you'll learn about Mary Musgrove's experiences as a woman of two cultures, the challenges and successes she faced at her trading posts, and how essential she was to the peaceful negotiations between the British and the Yamacraw Creek Native Americans.
This event is free for Members and $10 for non-Members. Student tickets are available for $5.
Become a Member today at www.negahc.org/member to enjoy free admission to events like this and more!
Brought to you by the Ada Mae Ivester Education Center.
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Friday, July 21st from 6-9 PM
Georgia History Center's exhibits will come to life on Friday, July 21st from 6-9 PM during our Family Night! Tour the exhibits to meet historic characters that will share the history of Northeast Georgia with you, enjoy a live blacksmithing demonstration at the Hoyt Herrin Blacksmith Shop, step inside the White Path Cabin to learn about life in the 1800s, meet Cherry the Chicken, play historic games, and enjoy pizza and treats from our food vendors.
This program is free for Members of the Northeast Georgia History Center, $20 for Families including 2 adults and up to 4 children, $10 for non-Member adults, and $8 for non-Member students. Become a Member to gain free admission to events like this and more throughout the year at www.negahc.org/member.
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Members of the Northeast Georgia History Center have exclusive access to our “From the Archives” episodes featuring artifacts from the archives spanning hundreds of years.
In our third episode, we share the history of Whatley’s Pharmacy in Gainesville and a recently discovered prescription note from Dr. E. E. Butler himself!
Become a Member to enjoy From the Archives and more at www.negahc.org/member.
Members can access this program through our Members Portal at www.negahc.org/members-only. Check your email too!
“Explore Georgia” Theme Featured in Museum Shop
During the month of July, we’re highlighting a great selection of books and items that explore Georgia’s history and landscape. Stop by in person or shop online!
Northeast Georgia: A Brief History by Carroll Proctor Scruggs
Living on the Unicoi River by Matt Gedney
Atlanta’s Stone Mountain by Hudson & Mirza
Lost Towns in North Georgia by Lisa M. Russell
The River Keeper’s Guide to the Chattahoochee by Fred Brown
Summer Campers at the History Center!
Our field trips have continued through the summer with great groups of summer campers from local parks and recreation camps! Students enjoyed learning about life in the 1800s through activities and demonstrations like historic games and toys, a Virginia Reel dance lesson, open-fire cooking demonstrations, blacksmith demonstrations, and an exhibit scavenger hunt.
Our field trips and educational programs are available to groups of all ages! Details at www.negahc.org/onsite.
Seeking Sponsors for Historic Fashion Show!
Our popular historic fashion show Promenade will take place on Saturday, August 19th at 2 PM. This is a great opportunity for local businesses to support the History Center and promote their services!
As a $500 level sponsor, you would receive the following benefits:
Special thanks in all communications regarding Promenade at the Northeast Georgia History Center including social media posts, website events page, email campaigns, and the Promenade program provided to every attendee.
Mention in press releases
Featured article in our August newsletter
Listing on our Sponsored By signage during Promenade.
Mention in all regional calendar listings for Promenade
4 VIP reserved seating tickets
4 tickets to our VIP reception with the models and fashion historians after the show!
To become a Sponsor, contact Libba Beaucham at libba@negahc.org.
Oral History Project: The Mills of Gainesville
We are working on a great oral history project with our Digital Studio Interns and the help of researcher and former Gainesville Mill employee Ron Hooper. We are currently seeking folks who worked at or had family who worked at any of Gainesville’s mills (Gainesville Mill, Chicopee Mill, and New Holland Mill.) This project will document the experiences of mill workers and those who lived in the mill villages as well as explore the impact of the mills on Gainesville’s economy and growth since the early 1900s.
Our Digital Studio Interns are Henry Rosenberger and Tyler Kinsey, both film students at the University of North Georgia. Henry and Tyler have been working with Ron Hooper who has conducted great research on the mills of Gainesville.
We look forward to sharing updates with you! For now, if you have any recommendations about who we should interview, please email Libba at libba@negahc.org.
Gainesville Reads Accepting New Tutors
We currently accepting new volunteer tutors for our free children’s program, Gainesville Reads, for students in 1st-5th grade who need extra support in literacy skills. Tutors meet with the same student each week to help them build confidence in their reading skills through fun activities, reading books together, and worksheets that address specific challenges of the student. Training and curriculum is provided.
We are seeking new tutors for Fall 2023 so that we can serve even more deserving students in our community.
Details at www.negahc.org/gainesvillereads.
New Small Business Memberships!
The Northeast Georgia History Center now offers Small Business Memberships for local businesses.
Our Small Business Memberships are just $300/year and include:
Two passes to share among staff
Each pass offers admission for up to 6 guests each visit to Northeast Georgia History Center exhibits & galleries
One guided tour of the Exhibit Galleries for up to 20 guests
Business name highlighted in the atrium
Business name listed in the monthly e-newsletter
Become a Small Business Member at www.negahc.org/member.
We would like to thank our first Small Business Member Blair C. Diaz CPA for their support!
“Since 2004, Blair Diaz CPA, PC has served North Georgia individuals, small businesses, and nonprofits. The founder and principal, Blair C. Diaz CPA, leads a small but professional team dedicated to providing expert financial services. Housed in the historic Garner Hulsey House on Gainesville’s Green Street, our company is a local business committed to serving our community. We believe in serving others by providing professional services to nonprofits throughout North Georgia. While nonprofits are our specialty, we also provide quality accounting services to small businesses and individuals including audits, bookkeeping, payroll, compilations, Quickbooks® consulting, tax planning and tax preparation. Our seasoned staff provides personalized help to each and every client. Through reliable communication and quality accounting, we create accurate financial reports that limit surprises and improve your financial decisions.”
Then Again Podcast
Check out the latest episodes of our podcast Then Again below!
In this episode, Marie Bartlett speaks with Dr. Charity Armstead about the history of corsets and how they have changed since the early 19th century. Marie and Dr. Armstead explore the myths, research studies, and daily life activities of the women who wore them in the past.
Link to Research Article by Dr. Armstead:
www.iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/8813/
Listen now at www.thenagainpodcast.com.
Take our listener survey at this link: Then Again Listener Survey
Special Thanks
Our programs would not be possible without the support of the Ada Mae Ivester Education Center. More information on the Ada Mae Ivester Education Center: AMIEC
We would like to thank our new and renewing Partners whose contributions help sustain the Northeast Georgia History Center’s operations:
Kathy & Richard Oates
Cheryl & Jerry Vandiver
Dr. Jim Southerland