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New Echota Historic Site


Saturday, October 25, 2025

Dear Stewy: Traditional Cherokee Recipes.
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 11 AM to 1 PM
New Echota Historic Site - Calhoun, GA
Traditional Cherokee Recipes continues with a melding of the old and new. Venison stew and "barbecued" venison will be the recipes presented by rangers in the middle class cabin. Admission fee required which includes ranger led programs and guided tours of the site. $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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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, November 22, 2025

Corn and Beans: Traditional Cherokee Recipe
Saturday, Nov 22, 2025 11 AM to 1 PM
New Echota Historic Site - Calhoun, GA
Rangers are going old school with this particular recipe, from "Cherokee Cooklore". Rangers will present a traditional Cherokee recipe in the middle-class cabin which is located behind the museum. Admission fee required. Admission covers Ranger led programs, self guided tours, and guided site 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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Saturday, December 20, 2025

Mission Holiday: Traditional Cherokee Recipes
Saturday, Dec 20, 2025 11 AM to 1 PM
New Echota Historic Site - Calhoun, GA
The holidays are right around the corner and while Christmas was not a traditional Cherokee holiday they did celebrate it along side the missionaries in the early 19th century. This recipe comes from the Moravian journals written at Springplace Mission. Admission fee required. Admission includes Ranger led programs, 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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Sunday, February 8, 2026

Super Museum Sunday
Sunday, Feb 8, 2026 10 AM to 3 PM
New Echota Historic Site - Calhoun, GA
Join our Rangers and volunteers for a day of learning and activities! The Rangers will be leading guided tours and demonstrations in the historic buildings of New Echota. If history is not your cup of tea the nature trails will be open for hiking. Admission fees will be waived for the day. Call 706.624.1321 for further information. 706-624-1321.
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Saturday, September 12, 2026

Girl Scouts on the Trail of Tears
Saturday, Sep 12, 2026 10 AM to 3 PM
New Echota Historic Site - Calhoun, GA
Bring your Girl Scouts out for a day of learning and adventure. Join the rangers for guided tours at 10am and 1pm. The print shop will be open giving demonstrations throughout the day and visitors can make a souvenir page of paper, 1830's style. Self-guided tour option available throughout the day also Admission fee required. Call 706.624.1321 $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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