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New Echota Historic Site


Saturday, March 28, 2026

Cherokee Cooking: Sweet Bread
Saturday, Mar 28, 2026 11 AM to 1 PM
New Echota Historic Site - Calhoun, GA
Is it time to update your recipe book? New Echota is the place to be. Join our Ranger in the middles class cabin to learn about recipes from the book “Cherokee Cooklore”. Admission fee required. $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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Saturday, April 11, 2026

Stand Clear, Weapons are Here.
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 1 PM to 2 PM
New Echota Historic Site - Calhoun, GA
Join our Rangers at the Vann Tavern to learn about weapons that were used by the Cherokee prior to European contact. Rangers will be teaching visitors about weaponry commonly used by the Cherokee people along with demonstrations. Visitors will have the opportunity to use the weapons upon completion of the demonstrations. Admission fee required. $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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Saturday, April 18, 2026

Veterans of the Cherokee Tribe
Saturday, Apr 18, 2026 2 PM to 3 PM
New Echota Historic Site - Calhoun, GA
New Echota is presenting a brand-new program series discussing prominent veterans of the Cherokee Tribe. The first installment will be discussing Cherokee veterans from pre-revolutionary history to the Creek War. Come learn how the Cherokee have contributed to the United State military through history. Presentation will be in the theater. $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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Saturday, April 25, 2026

Cherokee Cooking: Barbecued Meat
Saturday, Apr 25, 2026 11 AM to 1 PM
New Echota Historic Site - Calhoun, GA
Hold the sauce, this is not the BBQ you grew up with. Join our Ranger in the middle-class cabin to learn how the Cherokee would dry meat over the fire to preserve for future use. The Ranger will also discuss the different cooking styles of pre and post removal of the Cherokee Tribe. Admission fee required. $6-$8. 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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