What's Up Wednesday: What's Up with Ms. Magnolia Thomas?
On March 22nd at 11am, let's explore the Cherokee County History Center's Gallery Three! We'll learn all about the Woodstock legend herself, Ms. Magnolia Thomas! Then, you're invited to our Education Classroom to decorate a pencil case. What’s Up Wednesday (WUW) is a monthly program designed for preschoolers and children between the ages of 3-7. Featuring a different theme each month, we’ll be learning about an interesting museum artifact, and then enjoy a related story, activity, or craft. WUW educational programming will start at 11am at the Cherokee County History Center located at 221 E. Marietta St., Canton, GA 30114. Each program lasts approximately 1 hour. Admission for this program is $5.00 per child and covers the entirety of the program. Admission to the Cherokee County History Center is not included. Tickets are non-refundable for this event.
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Hear, Here: The Georgia Gold Rush with Jose Santamaria
Join author & director of the Tellus Science Museum Jose Santamria at the Cherokee County History Center on April 25th at 7pm to learn all about the Georgia Gold Rush, the origin and geology of Georgia’s gold deposits, first discoveries of the metal, mining methods, boom and then bust, winners and losers, and how the gold rush changed the course of history. This lecture will be held at the Cherokee County History Center, located at 221 East Marietta St. Canton, GA 30114. There is no charge to attend this lecture. Registration for this program is encouraged but not required. For questions, please contact Marketing@historycherokee.org. Hear, Here is a free bimonthly lecture series. Ranging in topics from the marble industry to the weather, these talks aim to explore our shared past in an engaging and thought-provoking way. Hear about it, right here at History Cherokee.
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20th Annual Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby is History Cherokee's largest fundraising event of the year. Come join us at Mill on Etowah on Saturday, May 6th from 4:30-7:30pm and enjoy gourmet food & specialty cocktails, a silent auction, bourbon tastings, pony pull, and much more! Tickets will be available soon. Follow us on our socials for the latest updates!