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New Echota Historic Site


Saturday, November 1, 2025

Cherokee Heritage Day
Saturday, Nov 1, 2025 10 AM to 4 PM
New Echota Historic Site - Calhoun, GA
Join staff, Friends of New Echota volunteers and special Cherokee guests as the historic Capital of New Echota comes alive with living history demonstrations, tours, games, and music. $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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Saturday, November 8, 2025

Orienteering 101: Compass Reading
Saturday, Nov 8, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
New Echota Historic Site - Calhoun, GA
Join our Rangers to learn how to read a compass. The program will start in the picnic area and transverse throughout the grounds of New Echota. The Ranger will teach you the skills to follow a preset course using just a compass. Admission fee required. Admission covers ranger led programs, guided tours, and self guided tours. $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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Saturday, December 6, 2025

First Saturday Hike
Saturday, Dec 6, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
New Echota Historic Site - Calhoun, GA
Come explore the nature trails of New Echota with one of the Rangers. This will be the last Saturday hike of the year so don't miss out on the opportunity to explore history and nature one more time before the new year. Admission fee required. Admission includes ranger led programs, guided tours, and entry to the grounds. $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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Thursday, January 1, 2026

New Year's 2026 FIRST DAY Hike on the Trail of Tears
Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 10 AM to 12 PM
New Echota Historic Site - Calhoun, GA
Join the Rangers and Friends of New Echota volunteers as we start the new year with a glimpse into the past. Learn about Cherokee history and enjoy our Ranger guided nature trail walk. Rangers will lead a guided hike on New Town Creek Trail and through the historic Cherokee Capital of New Echota. 1.5-2 miles long, easy to moderate. $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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Saturday, September 26, 2026

Your State Parks Day
Saturday, Sep 26, 2026 10 AM to 3 PM
New Echota Historic Site - Calhoun, GA
Calling all volunteers! Our Rangers need your help on several work projects, from cleaning the historic buildings to landscaping and gardening. Any groups such as boy scouts or girl scouts need to call and register. Admission fees will be waved for any volunteers. Call 706.624.1321 for further information or to register your group. 706-624-1321.
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