Special Programs

Funk Heritage Center

Special Programs at the Funk Heritage Center

To address the mission of telling the story of the early Appalachian Settlers and Southeastern Indians through educational programming and the collection, care and exhibition of art and artifacts, the Funk Heritage Center staff offer many specially planned programs for children and adults throughout the year.

Lecture Series

Presentations for this series will be conducted in the Estelle Bennett Hughes Theater. Tickets are $10 per person, with discounted rates available for members. Call the Funk Heritage Center at 770-720-5970 for more information.

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Slavery & the Sardis Baptist Church

March 9th at 2 p.m.

Presentation by Bob Lipscomb.

Voice and Visibility as Transformative Tools for Examining Complex Historical Relationships

March 16th at 2 p.m.

Presentation by Dr. Amber Reid.

Farm life at the Mable House

March 23rd at 2 p.m.

Presentation by Mickie McDaniel.

Ghost Towns: When They Were Alive

March 30th at 2 p.m.

Presentation by Lisa Russell.

Fairs

Fairs are included with general admission. For more information, call the Funk Heritage Center at 770-720-5970.

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Bennett General Store Craft Fair

April 22nd from 10 a.m to 2 p.m.

Happy Earth Day! The fair will include hip items that are good for the planet.

2023 Camps

Each camp will cost $100 per week. Funk Heritage Center members, Reinhardt Univerity staff, and second siblings will receive a discounted rate of $80 per week. Call the Funk Heritage Center at 770-720-5969 for more information.

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Life Along the Etowah 

June 12th - June 16th, 2023 

Learn about the ecosystem surrounding the Etowah River, and how it has sustained life for thousands of years.

Pioneer Week

June 26th - June 30th, 2023 

Explore the lives of the Scotch-Irish settlers through traditional crafts, games, and more.

Art in Nature

July 10th - July 14th, 2023 

Delve deep into creativity and find inspiration in the world around us.

Contact Us!
7300 Reinhardt Circle 
Waleska, GA 30183-2981 
heritagecenter@reinhardt.edu
Field Trip or Tour: 770-720-5970
Museum Gift Shop: 770-720-5967

Hours 
Tuesday-Friday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed Sunday
Closed Monday

General Admission
Adults 18 and Up: 10.00
Seniors Over 65: $6.50
Active Duty Military: Free
Under 18: $7.00

National Parks Service
Trail of Tears Interpretive Site