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New Echota Historic Site


Saturday, September 20, 2025

Arts and Crafts on the Trail of Tears
Saturday, Sep 20, 2025 10 AM to 2 PM
New Echota Historic Site - Calhoun, GA
Join the Park Rangers for a day of learning how paper, corn husk dolls, rivercane blow guns & darts and more were made during New Echota's early 19th century time period. Try your hand at making them and take home your handywork! Fee includes access to trails and self-guide tour of historic grounds and buildings of New Echota. 6$-8$. 706-624-1321.
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Saturday, October 11, 2025

Pressed For Time: Apple Press Demonstration
Saturday, Oct 11, 2025 10 AM to 1 PM
New Echota Historic Site - Calhoun, GA
Have you ever wondered how to make apple cider or apple sauce? Stop by New Echota and wonder no more. The Rangers will be at the Vann Tavern to demonstrate how to use an apple press and the history of the apple press. Admission fee required and includes access to the grounds and scheduled guided tours. $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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