Funk Heritage Center
Cherokee Voice Project
A research project at Reinhardt University is getting a wider audience. Findings within the Cherokee Voice Project were presented at the Georgia Associate of Historians (GAH) annual conference, held last…
Read MoreFunk Heritage Center Opens Exhibit Honoring the Life of Museum Namesake
On Monday, the Funk Heritage Center opened a brand-new exhibit about the life of the museum’s namesake –James Forrest Funk, M.D. Students in the Museum Exhibits/Museum Studies class, taught…
Read MoreAmber Reid Restores Lost Voices
Amber Reid, Ph.D. Amber Reid, Ph.D., enjoys quite a diversified background in psychology, counseling, cultural studies, and human development. “I’ve worked professionally in most of these areas, along with academic…
Read MoreDr. Andrew Jones to preserve Cherokee Voices
According to Andrew Jones, Ph.D., much of what is known about the Trail of Tears does not come from the Cherokee people, but instead comes “from the members of the…
Read MoreMeet Josiah Wolff
Josiah Wolff, Educator Coordinator, Funk Heritage Center As education coordinator at the Funk Heritage Center, Josiah Wolff arrived at Reinhardt in March 2022 to “develop and guide volunteers and programs.”…
Read MoreCelebrate Native American Heritage Month at the Funk Heritage Center
Killer Whale in the Moon The staff at the Funk Heritage Center invites you to honor Native American Heritage Month by visiting the Heritage Center in November. Visit anytime during…
Read MoreFunk Heritage Center’s Jeff Bishop re-appointment to Georgia historical council
Jeff Bishop has been The Funk Heritage Center’s Director since 2018 after years of museum experience and following his passion for preserving history. The Funk Heritage Center, located on Reinhardt…
Read MoreFunk Heritage Center presents summer educational series
The Funk Heritage Center on Reinhardt University’s campus presents a month of experts with their summer series. Each Thursday at 2 p.m., local experts will share their passions and knowledge…
Read MoreFunk Heritage Center presents summer programming for kids
The Funk Heritage Center on Reinhardt University’s campus is excited to once again provide an in-person summer program this June. Designed especially for kids, attendees will learn about nature and…
Read MoreFunk Heritage Center brings Cherokee Nation stories to life
The Funk Heritage Center tells the story of the Cherokee Nation.
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