June 2023 Journal Newsletter
Position Open for Executive Director
It’s an exciting time at the Northeast Georgia History Center as we seek a new Executive Director to join and lead our team!
Details about the position are available at www.negahc.org/jobs.
Upcoming Events
Check out our upcoming events in June! Members receive free admission or discounts to events throughout the year. Become a Member today.
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Juneteenth Generations: a Showcase of Historic Portraitures from the N.C. White Collection
Members Preview on Thursday, June 8th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM RSVP here
In honor of Juneteenth, the Northeast Georgia History Center will showcase 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.
A special Members-Only preview of this exhibit will be held on Thursday, June 8th from 6:00-8:00 PM at the Northeast Georgia History Center. Light refreshments will be provided and attire is casual. Members, please RSVP here.
This exhibit will be on display for the public from June 9th - June 30th.
Become a Member today to enjoy access to Members-Only previews and more at www.negahc.org/member.
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Tuesday, June 13th at 7 PM
Our popular living history program series is back this summer! During the New Gainesville Chautauqua, you will meet Founders of Georgia beginning with General James Oglethorpe on Tuesday, June 13th at 7:00 PM at the Northeast Georgia History Center.
General Oglethorpe, portrayed by Richard Burke, will share his experiences of founding the Georgia colony, the challenges and successes of the colony, and the progressive ideals he established and hoped would endure.
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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Saturday, June 24th from 10 AM - 5 PM
Shop in-person or online
The Northeast Georgia History Center is hosting a book sale with great deals on books covering local history, arts and culture, Native American history, military history, crafting, cooking, and more! Join us on Saturday, June 24th from 10 AM to 5 PM either in-person or online to take advantage of this one-day sale.
Special Deals
Spend at least $10 and receive admission to the History Center exhibits.
Spend at least $50 to receive a year-long Individual Membership.
Spend at least $100 to receive a year-long Family Membership.
Students of all ages will receive a 10% discount on their purchase.
Visit us at 322 Academy Street NE Gainesville, GA 30501 or visit the link below.
Native American History Featured in Museum Shop
During the month of June, we’re highlighting a great selection of Native American history books in the Museum Shop. Stop by in person or shop online!
Join us for our Summer Book Sale on Saturday, June 24th from 10 AM - 5 PM for great deals on our entire collection!
Cherokee Pottery: From the Hands of our Elders
by M. Anna Fariello
“Cherokee Pottery recounts the history of a tradition passed from elder to child through countless generations. Anna Fariello, associate professor at Western Carolina University, explores the method and meaning molded into each piece, along with the stories of the potters themselves.”
Cherokee Basketry: From the Hands of our Elders
by M. Anna Fariello
“This complex art, passed down from mothers to daughters, is a thread that bonds modern Native Americans to ancestors and traditional ways of life. Anna Fariello, associate professor at Western Carolina University, reveals that baskets hold much more than food and clothing. Woven with the stories of those who produce and use them, these masterpieces remain a powerful testament to creativity and imagination.”
Distant Voices: The Story of the Nacoochee Valley Indian Mound
by Emory M. Jones
“A readable, fascinating history of Northeast Georgia filled with beautiful photos and illustrations…a factual account of the history of this area, beginning with Native Americans. The book tells how these mounds were formed in the first place. It then moves quickly from the mound builders to De Soto and the Spanish; to the Cherokee Indians to the latest new people…”
Remnants of America's Southeast Aboriginals: Paleo to Mississippian
by Maury E. Miller III
“a book on the rich archaeological prehistory we have in the Southeast. It also promotes knowledge about the archaeological fragments that have been left to us by earlier cultures that lived across the changing landscape.This report is in chronological sequence with information on preservation, provenance, characteristics, types, materials and certificates of authority concerning aboriginal artifacts while keeping them in the correct context of their cultural patterns.”
Frontiers in the Soil: The Archaeology of Georgia
by Roy S. Dickens, Jr. and James L. McKinley
“This entertaining yet informative book that uses archaeology to explore Georgia history and prehistory was created by Georgia archaeologist Roy Dickens Jr. and artist James McKinley. Intended for the middle school-age reader, its hand-lettered font and full-color drawings engage student and casual reader alike, and its message is as timely today as it was in 1979.”
Intern Spotlight: Dash Acker
We’d like to introduce you to one of our newest Education Interns, Dash Acker! Dash is a recent graduate of Agnes Scott College where she majored in psychology. Dash has a passion for history and loves traveling to historic sites and visiting museums. She is pursuing a career in education, specifically to work with children with disabilities and different styles of learning. Dash hopes that she can one day assist museums in creating more accessible spaces for children of all abilities.
Dash has been working closely with our Education Director, Marie Bartlett, to research and create activity books and guides for our field trips and group tours and more!
Interested in becoming an intern? Visit www.negahc.org/internships.
May Highlights at the History Center
It was a busy and exciting May at the History Center with field trips, our Homeschool History Club Wax Museum Day, our Mother’s Day Tea, and more!
Book an on-site program for your group at www.negahc.org/onsite.
Learn more about our virtual Homeschool History Club at www.negahc.org/homeschool.
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.
Then Again Podcast
Check out the latest episodes of our podcast Then Again below!
In this episode, Marie time travels to chat with General James Oglethorpe about his founding the Georgia colony in 1733. Meet General Oglethorpe, portrayed by living history interpreter Richard Burke, during our New Gainesville Chautauqua program on Tuesday, June 13th at 7 PM at the Northeast Georgia History Center!
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