The Northeast Georgia History Center is hosting its first Homeschool Day of the school year on Thursday, August 24, 2023. The event will feature presentations, demonstrations, and activities related to the founding of the Georgia colony.
Meet the founders of Georgia
Homeschoolers will have the opportunity to meet General James Oglethorpe and Mary Musgrove, two of the most influential figures in the early history of Georgia. Oglethorpe was the founder and governor of the colony, and Musgrove was a Creek Indian woman who served as his interpreter and mediator. They will be portrayed by professional living history interpreters who will share their stories and answer questions from the audience. Oglethorpe will start the event with a program at 10 AM, and Musgrove will greet audiences with a program at 12 PM.
Experience the colonial life
Homeschoolers will also get to explore the everyday lives of the colonists and the Creek Indians through various activity stations and demonstrations. Some of the highlights include:
- A live blacksmithing demonstration, where visitors can see how metal tools and weapons were made in the colonial era.
- A kid-friendly loom weaving activity, where visitors can learn how to weave cloth from wool and cotton.
- A religious life station, where visitors can learn about the different faiths and missions that existed in the colony, such as Anglicanism, Methodism, Judaism, and Moravianism.
- A trading post station, where visitors can make a trade with Mary Musgrove and learn about the items that were exchanged between the colonists and the Creek tribes, such as beads, blankets, guns, and rum.
- An open-fire cooking demonstration, where visitors can see how food was prepared and preserved in the colonial era, such as cornbread, stew, and jerky.
- A kids scavenger hunt in the exhibits, where visitors can discover historical artifacts and facts related to the founding of Georgia.
Register online for guaranteed entrance
Homeschool Day is open to all homeschooling families and individuals who are interested in learning more about the history of Georgia. The event will take place from 10 AM to 1 PM at the Northeast Georgia History Center, located at 322 Academy Street NE in Gainesville. The admission fee is $10 per person for non-members, and free for members of the Northeast Georgia History Center. Online registration is required for guaranteed entrance to this event. Walk-in admission is accepted as long as the museum does not reach maximum capacity. For more information and registration, visit the Northeast Georgia History Center website.
Homeschool Day is brought to you by the Ada Mae Ivester Education Center, which provides educational programs and resources for students, teachers, and lifelong learners. The Northeast Georgia History Center is a non-profit organization that preserves and shares the history and culture of Northeast Georgia through exhibits, events, and outreach.
