Events & Programs - October
Ongoing: 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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10/22 - Guided Museum Tour
Enjoy a guided tour of the Cherokee County History Center with local historian and History Cherokee board of directors president Rebecca Johnston. The guided tour will start at 10:30 a.m. 10/22. Included in general museum admission. General admission - $5. Free for History Cherokee members.
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10/25: 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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Events & Programs - November
Ongoing: 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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11/8: History Center's 3rd Birthday Celebration
The Cherokee County History Center is turning 3! In honor of this milestone, we are offering one day of free admission to all guests. And while you’re here, be sure to sign our birthday card and enter your name in a drawing for a chance to win two tickets to this year’s Holiday Tour of Homes.
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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
Ongoing - Framed in Time: Cherokee County Captured in 50 Photographs
iew 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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Through 12/23: Historic Sweetscapes: A Gingerbread Journey Through Cherokee County
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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12/5-12/6: Holiday Tour of Homes
Join us in Woodstock for this year's Holiday Tour of Homes. Tickets go on sale mid-October. 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. More details coming soon.
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12/13: Science Saturday: Science of a Snowflake
Join us for this fun Science Saturday where we're 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. Registration coming soon.
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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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