Events
Business is Boomin' Temporary Exhibit
Our next temporary exhibit, "Business is Boomin': Historic Business Communities" opens June 7th to the public! This exhibit will explore the various businesses and business communities that defined Cherokee County's history in the mid to late 20th century. Featuring a variety of objects, images, and a hands-on activity, see how small businesses and business families paved the way for our current business community. Open June - August 2023.
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The Preservation of Native American History and Heritage
Learn about the challenges and significance of preserving Native American history from the President of the Trail of Tears Association, Leslie Thomas. Registration for this event is recommended, but not required.
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What's Up Wednesday: What's Up with Juneteenth?
On Wednesday, June 28 at 11 am, join us for story time in the Douglas Gallery to learn all about Juneteenth. Afterward, you'll get to make Juneteenth suncatcher to take home! What’s Up Wednesday (WUW) is a monthly program designed for preschoolers and children between the ages of 3-7. WUW educational programming will start at 11 am 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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Programs
Hear, Here
Hear, Here is a free bimonthly lecture series hosted at the Cherokee County History Center. 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.
History Factory
History Cherokee offers a number of community relevant adult programs that take a hands-on, active approach to learning. Our History Factory programming invites you to build, hike, and explore with us!
History Today
History Today is a series of preservation-focused tours around Cherokee County’s historic landmarks. Tours will cover local architecture all across Cherokee County and be led by people who have hands-on experience in the work of historic preservation.
Explore our past, live in the present.
What's Up Wednesdays
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. Registration is recommended but not required.
Interested in becoming a sponsor? View our sponsor benefits and sponsorship forms below! For more information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact marketing@historycherokee.org
