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Saturday, September 14, 2024

Archery is Awesome
Saturday, Sep 14, 2024 to Saturday, Sep 14, 2024 - 4 PM to 5:30 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Come out to Red Top to try your hand at the exciting sport of Archery! Program includes instruction and 1 hour of shooting. Ages 8+, but great fun for all! We provide all of the equipment and the know-how. Meet at the Green Gazebo behind the Visitors Center. No open-toed shoes or loose-fitting clothing permitted. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-975-4226.
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Sunday, September 15, 2024

GSLSP! Bingo Hike on Sweetgum
Sunday, Sep 15, 2024 9 AM to 10 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Calling all Girl Scouts.. Come join us at Red Top for Girl Scouts Love State Parks Day! Come see what nature has to offer at Red Top with a Nature-themed Bingo Hike on Sweetgum Trail! Bring the kids as we explore the park with our Red Top specific Bingo cards. First one to get BINGO wins a prize! $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-4226.
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GSLSP! Red Top Scavenger Hunt
Sunday, Sep 15, 2024 10 AM to 11 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Calling all Girl Scouts.. Come join us at Red Top for Girl Scouts Love State Parks Day! Scavenging for something fun and healthy to do? Let's go out to explore and see what we can find! Finish your Scavenger Hunt first and pick a prize. All items can be found around the park this time of year. Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-4226.
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GSLSP! Compass Clarification Class
Sunday, Sep 15, 2024 12 PM to 1 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Calling all Girl Scouts.. Come join us at Red Top for Girl Scouts Love State Parks Day! Have you ever wanted your kids to learn how to use a compass and a map? Join us as we clarify and demystify exactly how to use a compass and learn how to put it to practical use. Simply navigate your way to the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-4226.
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GSLSP! Survival Shelter Building
Sunday, Sep 15, 2024 2 PM to 3 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Calling all Girl Scouts.. Come join us at Red Top for Girl Scouts Love State Parks Day! Do you have the know-how to be able to construct a shelter to keep you safe and dry? Come prepare for the worst with us as we discuss the different types of survival shelters and build some of our own. Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-4226.
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GSLSP! Survival Fire Building
Sunday, Sep 15, 2024 3 PM to 4 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Calling all Girls Scouts for Girl Scouts Love State Park Day! Do you have the skills to effectively build and maintain a fire without the use of lighter or matches? Knowing how to construct a viable fire is probably the most essential survival skill. Come get properly educated. Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-4226.
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Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Rock n' Roll on Iron Hill
Wednesday, Sep 18, 2024 10 AM to 12 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Come join us on Iron Hill trail, as we explore the unique geology of Red Top Mountain. We discuss the park's geological history and the the different rocks and minerals found throughout the area. We will also go over why Red Top Mountain was a popular area for mining. Let's rock n' roll! $5.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Nature Scavenger Hunt
Wednesday, Sep 18, 2024 10 AM to 11 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Scavenging for something fun and healthy for the kids to get out and do? Summer is almost over... so let's go out to explore and see what we can find! Finish your Scavenger Hunt first and pick a prize. All items can be found around the park this time of year. Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Survival Shelter Building
Wednesday, Sep 18, 2024 12 PM to 1 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
How would you fare in a survival situation? Do you have the know-how to be able to construct a shelter to keep you safe and dry? Come prepare for the worst with us as we discuss the different types of survival shelters and build some of our own. Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Survival Fire Building
Wednesday, Sep 18, 2024 2 PM to 3 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
So you've seen every season of "Alone", but do you have the skills to effectively build and maintain a fire without the use of lighter or matches? Knowing how to construct a viable fire is probably the most essential survival skill. Come get properly educated. Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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What Lies below
Wednesday, Sep 18, 2024 3 PM to 4:30 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Ever wonder what is underneath the waters surface? Have you ever consider what impacts that we might have on the watery realm ? Then come join one of our rangers as we explore this unusual world. We will depart from the visitor center and walk on down down the Sweet Gum trail to a near by stream. $5.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Compass Clarification Class
Wednesday, Sep 18, 2024 4 PM to 5 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Have you ever wanted your kids to learn how to use a compass and a map? It is a very valuable skill to have! Join us as we clarify and demystify exactly how to use a compass and learn how to put it to practical use. This program is geared towards younger children. Simply navigate your way to the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Thursday, September 19, 2024

Homeschool in the Park: FDR State Park & the CCC
Thursday, Sep 19, 2024 10 AM to 11:30 AM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Geared towards families who homeschool. Join us in learning about the largest state park in Georgia! Learn a bit about the Great Depression, FDR and the CCC with activities. Then take a tour of Liberty Bell Pool, a CCC structure! Limited space, so pre-registration required. Meet at Stone Picnic Shelter near the pool. $8 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Home School- Junior Rangers
Thursday, Sep 19, 2024 1 PM to 3 PM
Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA
This home school adventure will take us through the Mistletoe Junior Ranger Booklet. Activities cover hiking and camping safety, mammals, pollinators, reptiles, scavenger hunts, what a Park Rangers does and more. Students will go through booklet activities with the Naturalist to become an official Junior Ranger and earn a Mistletoe Ranger Pin. $10 per student $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Friday, September 20, 2024

Nature Bingo Hike
Friday, Sep 20, 2024 10 AM to 11 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Come see what nature has to offer at Red Top with a Bingo Hike on Sweetgum Trail! Bring the kids as we explore the trails with our Red Top specific Bingo cards. First one to get BINGO wins a prize! WARNING: There are 0 (yes, ZERO) places to play Minecraft on this particular hike, so check with your kids first to make sure that works for them! $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Archery is Awesome!
Friday, Sep 20, 2024 12 PM to 1:30 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Come out to Red Top to try your hand at the exciting sport of Archery! Program includes instruction and 1 hour of shooting. Ages 8+, but great fun for all! We provide all of the equipment and the know-how. Meet at the Green Gazebo behind the Visitors Center. No open-toed shoes or loose-fitting clothing permitted. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Archery is Awesome!
Friday, Sep 20, 2024 2 PM to 3:30 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Come out to Red Top to try your hand at the exciting sport of Archery! Program includes instruction and 1 hour of shooting. Ages 8+, but great fun for all! We provide all of the equipment and the know-how. Meet at the Green Gazebo behind the Visitors Center. No open-toed shoes or loose-fitting clothing permitted. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Saturday, September 21, 2024

Sold out! Home School Day: Medicinal Plants
Saturday, Sep 21, 2024 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Chief Vann House Historic Site - Chatsworth, GA
Due to the popularity of our homeschool days, this event has sold out! We appreciate your support and follow us for more events. $5.25 - $6.5 706-695-2598.
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Rock n' Roll on Iron Hill
Saturday, Sep 21, 2024 10 AM to 12 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Come join us on Iron Hill trail, as we explore the unique geology of Red Top Mountain. We discuss the park's geological history and the the different rocks and minerals found throughout the area. We will also go over why Red Top Mountain was a popular area for mining. Let's rock n' roll! $5.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Archery is Awesome!
Saturday, Sep 21, 2024 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Come out to Red Top to try your hand at the exciting sport of Archery! Program includes instruction and 1 hour of shooting. Ages 8+, but great fun for all! We provide all of the equipment and the know-how. Meet at the Green Gazebo behind the Visitors Center. No open-toed shoes or loose-fitting clothing permitted. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Archery is Awesome!
Saturday, Sep 21, 2024 12 PM to 1:30 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Come out to Red Top to try your hand at the exciting sport of Archery! Program includes instruction and 1 hour of shooting. Ages 8+, but great fun for all! We provide all of the equipment and the know-how. Meet at the Green Gazebo behind the Visitors Center. No open-toed shoes or loose-fitting clothing permitted. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Orienteering at Red Top
Saturday, Sep 21, 2024 3 PM to 5 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Getting to where you want to go is easy! As long as you have Google Maps. Buuut, what happens if you don't?... Come learn this VALUABLE life skill with us, and be able to successfully navigate an area using a map and compass! We will meet at the Tennis Courts by the Trading Post. Maps and compasses will be provided. $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Read with a Ranger
Tuesday, Sep 24, 2024 10 AM to 11 AM
Skidaway Island State Park - Savannah, GA
Young children will enjoy getting out for this hour of interactive reading. Listen to nature stories perfect for children with a love of the outdoors. Meet at the Interpretive Center, outside if fair weather. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Homeschool Day: Fishing
Wednesday, Sep 25, 2024 10 AM to 12 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Practice fishing basics such as knot tying, casting, & hook safety. Also learn about freshwater fish in Georgia and fishing guidelines. Bring your own pole or borrow one of ours (quantity limited). Participants 16 years and older must have a valid fishing license. Must register in advance even if not reserving a pole. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Rock n' Roll on Iron Hill
Wednesday, Sep 25, 2024 10 AM to 12 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Come join us on Iron Hill trail, as we explore the unique geology of Red Top Mountain. We discuss the park's geological history and the the different rocks and minerals found throughout the area. We will also go over why Red Top Mountain was a popular area for mining. Let's rock n' roll! $5.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Archery is Awesome!
Wednesday, Sep 25, 2024 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Come out to Red Top to try your hand at the exciting sport of Archery! Program includes instruction and 1 hour of shooting. Ages 8+, but great fun for all! We provide all of the equipment and the know-how. Meet at the Green Gazebo behind the Visitors Center. No open-toed shoes or loose-fitting clothing permitted. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Archery is Awesome!
Wednesday, Sep 25, 2024 12 PM to 1:30 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Come out to Red Top to try your hand at the exciting sport of Archery! Program includes instruction and 1 hour of shooting. Ages 8+, but great fun for all! We provide all of the equipment and the know-how. Meet at the Green Gazebo behind the Visitors Center. No open-toed shoes or loose-fitting clothing permitted. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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What Lies below
Wednesday, Sep 25, 2024 3 PM to 4:30 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Ever wonder what is underneath the waters surface? Have you ever consider what impacts that we might have on the watery realm ? Then come join one of our rangers as we explore this unusual world. We will depart from the visitor center and walk on down down the Sweet Gum trail to a near by stream. $5.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Orienteering at Red Top
Wednesday, Sep 25, 2024 3 PM to 5 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Getting to where you want to go is easy! As long as you have Google Maps. Buuut, what happens if you don't?... Come learn this VALUABLE life skill with us, and be able to successfully navigate an area using a map and compass! We will meet at the Tennis Courts by the Trading Post. Maps and compasses will be provided. $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Friday, September 27, 2024

Compass Clarification Class
Friday, Sep 27, 2024 10 AM to 11 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Have you ever wanted your kids to learn how to use a compass and a map? It is a very valuable skill to have! Join us as we clarify and demystify exactly how to use a compass and learn how to put it to practical use. This program is geared towards younger children. Simply navigate your way to the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Let's Go Geocache!
Friday, Sep 27, 2024 11 AM to 12 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
How would you like to own a nifty Georgia State Parks Geo-Tour coins? Certain Cache's within the park have code words on them and when you collect enough you get this very cool coin! More info here: https://gastateparks.org/Geocaching Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center and hike a 1 mile section of Sweetgum Trail. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Archery is Awesome!
Friday, Sep 27, 2024 1 PM to 2:30 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Come out to Red Top to try your hand at the exciting sport of Archery! Program includes instruction and 1 hour of shooting. Ages 8+, but great fun for all! We provide all of the equipment and the know-how. Meet at the Green Gazebo behind the Visitors Center. No open-toed shoes or loose-fitting clothing permitted. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Archery is Awesome!
Friday, Sep 27, 2024 3 PM to 4:30 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Come out to Red Top to try your hand at the exciting sport of Archery! Program includes instruction and 1 hour of shooting. Ages 8+, but great fun for all! We provide all of the equipment and the know-how. Meet at the Green Gazebo behind the Visitors Center. No open-toed shoes or loose-fitting clothing permitted. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Saturday, September 28, 2024

Orienteering at Red Top
Saturday, Sep 28, 2024 10 AM to 12 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Getting to where you want to go is easy! As long as you have Google Maps. Buuut, what happens if you don't?... Come learn this VALUABLE life skill with us, and be able to successfully navigate an area using a map and compass! We will meet at the Tennis Courts by the Trading Post. Maps and compasses will be provided. $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Friday, October 4, 2024

Homeschool at the Farm: Creek Study
Friday, Oct 4, 2024 10 AM to 11:30 AM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Geared towards families who homeschool. Join us in learning about our aquatic neighbors, what makes them so special, and hopefully catch a few during a fun-soaked stream exploration. Wear clothes that can get wet. Limited space, so pre-registration and pre-payment is required at the Park Office. $8. 706-663-4858.
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Centennial Celebration of FDR’s First Swim in Warm Springs
Friday, Oct 4, 2024 1 PM to 3 PM
Roosevelt's Little White House Historic Site - Warm Springs, GA
100 years ago, Franklin Delano Roosevelt first came to Georgia to swim in the warm springs as therapy for polio.Join us as we celebrate that initial visit that would change the world. The Centennial Celebration will occur in front of the Little White House and will include speeches by Haven Roosevelt Luke, FDR and Missy LeHand reenactors, and more. 706-655-5870.
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Homeschool Days
Friday, Oct 4, 2024 10 AM to 11 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Hey homeschool families! We're going to be exploring the wonderful world of creepy crawlies. Isopods, spiders and more will be observed during this environmental focused workshop. Learn about the wonderful world of decomposers. Indoors, all ages. 5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Saturday, October 19, 2024

Mysteries of the Museum "What is this artifact?"
Saturday, Oct 19, 2024 11 AM to 3 PM
Roosevelt's Little White House Historic Site - Warm Springs, GA
In honor of National Archives Month, the Interpretive Ranger will demonstrate how to analyze artifacts by looking for clues to determine what the artifacts were used for and the history behind them. $7.50-$13 706-655-5870.
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Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Homeschool at Hard Labor Creek
Wednesday, Oct 23, 2024 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Join our naturalists for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Sessions mainly on the second and fourth Wednesdays. Programs designed for children ages 8-12. Please bring water, bug repellent and sunscreen. Wear closed-toe shoes. Register in advance. Limited to 12 students. Click on the link below for more details. $8 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Saturday, October 26, 2024

Swamper Heritage Day
Saturday, Oct 26, 2024 9:30 AM to 4 PM
Stephen C. Foster State Park - Fargo, GA
Join us as we step back into the nineteenth century and visit the Okefenokee Frontier! Walk among authentic settler camps and experience life as it was in this remote wilderness. Demonstrations will include blacksmithing, pine needle basketry, spinning & weaving, musket firing, and other folklife exhibitions. $2 event admission $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Saturday, November 2, 2024

Syrup Makin' Time - 35th Annual Event
Saturday, Nov 2, 2024 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Jarrell Plantation Historic Site - Juliette, GA
Experience sugar cane syrup making the old-fashioned way as we cook cane juice in the original kettles. The farm will also come to life with live music, spinning, weaving, blacksmithing, butter churning and woodstove cooking. Hot syrup will be available to purchase at the end of the day! Admission is $2-$9. 478-986-5172.
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Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Homeschool at Hard Labor Creek
Wednesday, Nov 27, 2024 10:30 AM to 12 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Join our naturalists for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Sessions mainly on the second and fourth Wednesdays. Programs designed for children ages 8-12. Please bring water, bug repellent and sunscreen. Wear closed-toe shoes. Register in advance. Limited to 12 students. Click on the link below for more details. $8 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Saturday, November 30, 2024

Christmas Traditions Tour
Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 1 PM to 4 PM
Jarrell Plantation Historic Site - Juliette, GA
Take a guided tour of the two historic farm houses decorated for the season and learn about the history of Christmas traditions, from tree decorating and celebrations to cards, gifts and carols, and see how they changed between the 1800s and early 1900s. $1-$8. 478-986-5172.
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Sunday, December 1, 2024

Christmas Traditions Tour
Sunday, Dec 1, 2024 1 PM to 4 PM
Jarrell Plantation Historic Site - Juliette, GA
Take a guided tour of the two historic farm houses decorated for the season and learn about the history of Christmas traditions, from tree decorating and celebrations to cards, gifts and carols, and see how they changed between the 1800s and early 1900s. $1-$8. 478-986-5172.
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Friday, December 6, 2024

Christmas Traditions Tour
Friday, Dec 6, 2024 1 PM to 4 PM
Jarrell Plantation Historic Site - Juliette, GA
Take a guided tour of the two historic farm houses decorated for the season and learn about the history of Christmas traditions, from tree decorating and celebrations to cards, gifts and carols, and see how they changed between the 1800s and early 1900s. $1-$8. 478-986-5172.
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Saturday, December 7, 2024

Christmas Traditions Tour
Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 1 PM to 4 PM
Jarrell Plantation Historic Site - Juliette, GA
Take a guided tour of the two historic farm houses decorated for the season and learn about the history of Christmas traditions, from tree decorating and celebrations to cards, gifts and carols, and see how they changed between the 1800s and early 1900s. $1-$8. 478-986-5172.
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Sunday, December 8, 2024

Christmas Traditions Tour
Sunday, Dec 8, 2024 1 PM to 4 PM
Jarrell Plantation Historic Site - Juliette, GA
Take a guided tour of the two historic farm houses decorated for the season and learn about the history of Christmas traditions, from tree decorating and celebrations to cards, gifts and carols, and see how they changed between the 1800s and early 1900s. $1-$8. 478-986-5172.
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Friday, December 13, 2024

Christmas Traditions Tour
Friday, Dec 13, 2024 1 PM to 4 PM
Jarrell Plantation Historic Site - Juliette, GA
Take a guided tour of the two historic farm houses decorated for the season and learn about the history of Christmas traditions, from tree decorating and celebrations to cards, gifts and carols, and see how they changed between the 1800s and early 1900s. $1-$8. 478-986-5172.
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Saturday, December 14, 2024

Christmas Traditions Tour
Saturday, Dec 14, 2024 1 PM to 4 PM
Jarrell Plantation Historic Site - Juliette, GA
Take a guided tour of the two historic farm houses decorated for the season and learn about the history of Christmas traditions, from tree decorating and celebrations to cards, gifts and carols, and see how they changed between the 1800s and early 1900s. $1-$8. 478-986-5172.
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Sunday, December 15, 2024

Christmas Traditions Tour
Sunday, Dec 15, 2024 1 PM to 4 PM
Jarrell Plantation Historic Site - Juliette, GA
Take a guided tour of the two historic farm houses decorated for the season and learn about the history of Christmas traditions, from tree decorating and celebrations to cards, gifts and carols, and see how they changed between the 1800s and early 1900s. $1-$8. 478-986-5172.
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Thursday, December 19, 2024

Homeschool Day: Christmas Tour
Thursday, Dec 19, 2024 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Chief Vann House Historic Site - Chatsworth, GA
Bring your homeschool family to tour the house decorated in the manner of a 19th century Moravian Lovefeast, and enjoy a Christmas themed craft. all to pre-register, spaces limited. $6.50 - $5.25 706-695-2598.
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