May Journal Newsletter
Free Admission for Mothers on Mother’s Day!
The History Center is offering all mothers free admission on Sunday, May 8th from 1-5 PM. Explore 10,000 years of our region’s rich history through our exhibits, artifacts, the White Path Cabin, and the N.C. White Studio Collection!
Did you know? Mothers Day became an official US holiday in 1914 under President Woodrow Wilson. The holiday was advocated for since 1905 by Anna Jarvis who campaigned for the holiday after her mother passed away. Anna Jarvis said a day honoring mothers should be made official because a mother is, “the person who has done more for you than anyone in the world.”
May Mini-Docs
We have lots of great virtual programs coming up for both Members and the public! To gain access to our weekly Members Mini-Docs, you can become a local Member or Digital Member at www.negahc.org/member.
Upcoming Virtual Programs
Members Mini-Doc: The Yazoo Land Fraud
Friday, May 6th at 2 PM ET
Forum - Not Quite Smooth as Silk: Georgia’s First Industry
Not Quite Smooth as Silk: Georgia’s First Industry
Tuesday, May 10th at 7 PM at the History Center
When the Georgia Colony was founded in 1732, one goal was that it could supply luxury goods, namely wines and silks, that were expensive or difficult to import to Britain from other European or Asian countries. As we all know, it took nearly 3 centuries for the Georgia wine industry to take off, but one export that never really got going was silk. Learn the how, and why, of Georgia's ill-fated attempts at silk production with Dr. Bryan Sorohan, Professor of Education from Brenau University.
$5 or Free for Members.
322 Academy Street NE Gainesville, GA 30501
Thank You Hall County Quilt Guild!
We had a wonderful Saturday event at the History Center on April 30th with the Hall County Quilt Guild. Visitors learned about the history of quilting, enjoyed a quilting demonstration, and viewed beautiful historic quilts on display dating back to the 1850s!
Then Again Podcast
In our latest episode of Then Again:
Dr. Craig Pascoe joins Glen to discuss the historic origins of barbecue, the varieties and methods that have evolved, and a new directory of mom & pop BBQ joints you should check out! Dr. Pascoe is a Professor of History at Georgia College in Milledgeville and has also assisted in creating the Georgia BBQ trails website: ww.georgiabbqtrails.com
Listen now at www.thenagainpodcast.com!
Summer Camp Registration Is Open!
This summer we’re hosting two virtual history camps and a one-day Georgia history camp!
During our Discover Georgia History day camp on June 17th, students will learn about the history of Georgia from its beginning as a colony to now through hands-on activities and historic character portrayals.
We’re offering two virtual summer camps this year: The Civil War and The American Revolution. Students will explore these eras of history through Zoom lessons, hands-on activities, recipes, and historic character portrayals.
Details at www.negahc.org/summer.
From the Newspaper Archives
The Arlington was a grand hotel located on Main Street in downtown Gainesville, Georgia from 1882 to the 1920s. It was renamed the Dixie-Hunt Hotel in the 1920s, and in 1936 it suffered significant damage from the ‘36 tornado. The Dixie-Hunt Hotel was rebuilt, and today the location is home to the Dixie Hunt Building.
The Arlington was the first hotel on the Gainesville square making it a lively place for visitors as well as residents. In newspapers from the early 1900s, reports were made of young people enjoying dances, politicians meeting in the parlors, brides and grooms getting married, a barber shop being opened in the hotel, celebrations with a live orchestra, and visits from traveling doctors among other interesting events.
The next time you pass the Dixie Hunt Building, be sure to remember the Arlington!
Arlington Hotel in 1925. Source: Digital Library of Georgia
Annual Taste of History
We are pleased to announce our 2022 Annual Taste of History Fundraiser!
This year we'll be honoring four Pillars of the Community, two individuals and two businesses: John Burd, E.E. Butler, Carroll Daniel Construction, and The Norton Agency. Each of these have contributed greatly to Gainesville and Hall County by their vision, their service, and their commitment to improving the quality of life throughout our region.
More details will follow in the coming months, as well as articles spotlighting each of our honorees, but in the meantime mark your calendars!
Sponsorships are available, email glen@negahc.org for more information.
