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Lincoln and Civil War soldiers            Georgia History Timeline

The 8th annual Georgia History Timeline was a great success. Students of all ages enjoyed Abraham Lincoln as well as all of the other professional re-enactors who appear each October at this one-of-a-kind living history program. This unique program allows students to learn through "living history" as they visit re-enactors who portray historical characters. Students step back in time when they cross a bridge into the Appalachian Settlement located behind the Heritage Center.

Many teachers begin making reservations in January for the October event. By making reservations as early as possible, teachers may select the best day and time for their class to attend. The admission for the 2 hour program is $12 for students and adults. One adult per 20 students is free with a minimum of 20 students. This is a rain or shine event. Picnic tables are available near the bus driveway. For additional information or to make reservations, call 770-720-5970.  

        
Step Back in Time 

Turtle Women     Hernando DeSoto     Jim Sawgrass     Oglethorpe     Mary Musgrove 

Turtle Women will explain what life was like before the European discovery. Students will walk to Hernando De Soto's camp and he will talk about his explorations and what he and his fellow explorers found when they arrived in Georgia. Jim Sawgrass, a well known Creek Indian interpreter, will demonstrate some of his many weapons and visitors will learn how the Southeastern Indians hunted for their food and depended on the enviroment for everything. Red-coated General James Oglethorpe will discuss the plans the English had for the new colony of Georgia. He displays many interesting artifacts from the period. Mary Musgrove, whose mother was a Creek Indian, discusses how she set up her trading post near Savanah to trade with the Creeks and the English. She was an interpreter for General Oglethorpe and is one of the most important women in Georgia's history. Abraham Lincoln is a hit each year. He and Civil War soldiers give student's a glimpse of why men fought and how it affected everyone's life in North Georgia.* 

Pioneer Settlement

Students will visit settlers and learn how they lived on Georgia's frontier. Pioneer ladies will welcome the visitors to an authentic 1840's log cabin where the smells of food cooking on an open hearth fill the air. They will visit a backsmith shop and watch these craftsman demonstrate their skills. Other pioneers will demonstrate skills that enabled them to survive in Georgia's mountain wilderness.
students going to cabin    Blacksmiths   fire in cabin   A pioneer lady in 1840's log cabin
          Lincoln with class      
children leaving the Settlement following the event
Above: When students leave the Pioneer Settlement, they will stop by to visit Abraham Lincoln. They will then walk back to the Heritage Center picnic area following the event.

 Comments from educators who attended previous Georgia History Timeline programs:

    "We loved it, loved it, loved it! It was the most interesting and informative re-enactment I've ever seen."

"I'm from Cherokee County - it makes me so proud that we have something like this to offer our students. Well done!"

"You have made all of the people we have been talking about come to life.Thank you so much!"

"Great preparation for the CRCT - A wonderful learning experience. We will definitely attend the event again next year."

"This was the best of all of the Timeline programs, and I have brought my students for the last four years. It was organized so well, and the presentations were perfect!"

"I brought a home school group with a variety of ages, and everyone absolutely LOVED the field trip. Thank you so much!"

 

*Re-enactors in the program are based on availability.


            



F. James & Florrie G. Funk Heritage Center
Georgia's Official Frontier and Southeastern Indian Interpretive Center
7300 Reinhardt Circle, Waleska, GA 30183-2981
770-720-5970 - fax 770-720-5965
Email: heritagecenter@reinhardt.edu