On-Going Events
Framed in Time: Cherokee County Captured in 50 Photographs
View our temporary exhibition of 50 photographs that capture more than 100 years of Cherokee County's history. Divided into the categories of Home, Work, Play, Celebration, Service, Worship, Nature, School, Transportation, and Agriculture, these photographs showcase the beauty, humanity, and history of Cherokee County and those who have lived here.
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November: Military Appreciation Month
History Cherokee appreciates all those who have served and currently serve our country in the military. As a small thank you for your sacrifice, we're offering all active military and veterans FREE admission throughout the month of November.
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Historic Sweetscapes: A Gingerbread Journey Through Cherokee Count (Nov. 29 - Dec. 23)
See iconic buildings and spaces of Cherokee County turned into gingerbread works of art by local bakers. The gingerbread creations will represent cities across Cherokee County. Each History Center guest will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite gingerbread creation. The creator of the winning gingerbread building receives bragging rights until next year. Historic Sweetscapes run November 29 through December 23. Included in general museum admission.
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Events & Programs - November
November: Military Appreciation Month
History Cherokee appreciates all those who have served and currently serve our country in the military. As a small thank you for your sacrifice, we're offering all active military and veterans FREE admission throughout the month of November.
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11/18: Hear, Here! Ann Litrel and Charles Seabrook: Georgia’s Natural Wonders
Co-authors Ann Litrel and Charles Seabrook, will talk about their newly released book, 35 Natural Wonders of Georgia to See Before you Die, providing some historical context to some of Georgia’s natural wonders. Copies of their book will be available for purchase. This lecture is open to the public and free for all guests. Pre-registration is requested but not required.
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11/29: Historic Sweetscapes: A Gingerbread Journey Through Cherokee County Opens
See iconic buildings and spaces of Cherokee County turned into gingerbread works of art by local bakers. The gingerbread creations will represent cities across Cherokee County. Each History Center guest will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite gingerbread creation. The creator of the winning gingerbread building receives bragging rights until next year. Historic Sweetscapes will remain on view through December 23. Included in general museum admission.
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Events & Programs - December
12/5-12/6: Holiday Tour of Homes
Join us in Woodstock for this year's Holiday Tour of Homes. Tickets are now available. Hours: December 5 - 5:30 - 9 p.m. December 6 - 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person when purchased by December 3. Tickets purchased the day of the event are $35.
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Member Holiday Party
Gather with fellow members at our Annual Member Holiday Party on December 9, 6-8 p.m. at the Historic Rock Barn. History Cherokee will provide the meat and drinks—please bring a side or dessert to share. Registration requested. This is a FREE members only event.
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12/13: Science Saturday: Science of a Snowflake
Join us for this fun Science Saturday where we'll learn about the Science of Snowflake. How do snowflakes form? What gives a snowflake a shape? Find out the answers to these questions and more, plus participate in a fun science experiment. Tickets are $8 per child and $5 per adult. Pre-registration is required. Pick between two program times: 10:30 a.m. - noon and 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
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12/27: Sensory Friendly Saturday
Noon - 5 p.m. Designed for visitors with Autism Spectrum Disorders and sensory sensitivities, museum-goers who visit the museum on Sensory Friendly Sundays will experience the museum in a more sensory-friendly way. Explore our galleries with dimmed lighting and quieter audio, and check out a sensory kit from our front desk (or feel free to bring your own!). Saturday programming made possible through generous support from the Joe E. Johnston Foundation.
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