Events
Life's a Stitch Temporary Exhibit
Life's a Stitch showcases handmade goods by local artisans, both historic and modern, from quilts and handsewn clothing to crafting tools and a historic cotton loom. When life gives you scraps, make a quilt! Collections & Exhibits Manager, Kaylee Johnston, will be hosting live cotton loom demonstrations on Thursday, April 8 & Friday, May 19 at 11am. Please visit the link below for more details. Life's a Stitch will be open in the Byron L. Dobbs Gallery of the Cherokee County History Center from March 8, 2023 to May 28, 2023.
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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. For questions, please contact Marketing@historycherokee.org.
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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!
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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
