Northeast Georgia History Center
Introduction
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The Northeast Georgia History Center is dedicated to preserving the rich history of the northeastern region of Georgia. Located at Brenau University, the museum features exhibits, historic structures, and educational programming that teaches visitors about the past in unique ways. The museum also hosts special events that keep the past alive, helping visitors understand their origins and relate to them on a personal level.
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The Northeast Georgia History Center
The Whitepath Cabin
Blacksmith Shop
Exhibits from The Land of Promise
The American Freedom Garden
Backstory and Context
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The Northeast Georgia History Center keeps the rich history of northeastern Georgia alive in ways that excite guests of all ages. The many exhibits of the museum allow guests to explore local history and connect their own lives to the past. The museum is located at Brenau University and has both exhibits and historic structures for visitors to enjoy.
The museum has several main exhibits: the Land of Promise exhibit, which focuses on the lives of people who have lived in northeastern Georgia, from Native Americans to European settlers; the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, an area honoring local sports legends and their achievements; and the Francis Mathis and Phil Mathis Folk Art Gallery, which features a collection of pottery and folk art that combines styles of the past with modern features.
Two historical structures are also on the grounds of the museum, Whitepath's Cabin and a Blacksmith's shop. The Cherokee Chief Whitepath's Cabin was built around 1780 and was expanded later by the Pinson family. This cabin was the home of the Cherokee tribal leader Whitepath in the 18th century. It was moved from its original location to the museum grounds in 1995. The Blacksmith's shop at the museum provides Blacksmithing demonstrations. It was also moved from its original location to the museum grounds.
The museum has several main exhibits: the Land of Promise exhibit, which focuses on the lives of people who have lived in northeastern Georgia, from Native Americans to European settlers; the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, an area honoring local sports legends and their achievements; and the Francis Mathis and Phil Mathis Folk Art Gallery, which features a collection of pottery and folk art that combines styles of the past with modern features.
Two historical structures are also on the grounds of the museum, Whitepath's Cabin and a Blacksmith's shop. The Cherokee Chief Whitepath's Cabin was built around 1780 and was expanded later by the Pinson family. This cabin was the home of the Cherokee tribal leader Whitepath in the 18th century. It was moved from its original location to the museum grounds in 1995. The Blacksmith's shop at the museum provides Blacksmithing demonstrations. It was also moved from its original location to the museum grounds.
Sources
1. http://www.negahc.org/pages/3/exhibits
2. The Northeast Georgia History Center. Accessed June 01, 2019. https://www.negahc.org/exhibits.
3. Northeast Georgia History Center. Discover Lake Lanier. Accessed June 01, 2019. https://www.discoverlakelanier.com/placecategory/attractions/northeast-georgia-history-center/.
2. The Northeast Georgia History Center. Accessed June 01, 2019. https://www.negahc.org/exhibits.
3. Northeast Georgia History Center. Discover Lake Lanier. Accessed June 01, 2019. https://www.discoverlakelanier.com/placecategory/attractions/northeast-georgia-history-center/.