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Chief Vann House Historic Site


Saturday, July 27, 2024

Vann House Day, 2024
Saturday, Jul 27, 2024 10 AM to 4 PM
Chief Vann House Historic Site - Chatsworth, GA
What better way to understand the daily life of an 1800s family than to experience it for yourself? Local craftspeople will demonstrate early 19th century skills such as blacksmithing, basket weaving, quilting, weaving, blow guns and more. The Vann Mansion, Cherokee Farmstead, Vann Kitchen, and museum will be open for self-guided tours. $7. 706-695-2598.
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Saturday, September 21, 2024

Atlatl and Darts Crafting Workshop
Saturday, Sep 21, 2024 10 AM to 4 PM
Chief Vann House Historic Site - Chatsworth, GA
The atlatl is an effective piece of ancient hunting technology that has been used by cultures across the globe, including the Native Americans. This class will give you the tools and knowledge need to construct and take home your own atlatl with two darts, as well as receiving throwing instruction. Limited spots available. Call to pre-register. $80. 706-695-2598.
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Saturday, September 28, 2024

Your State Parks Day
Saturday, Sep 28, 2024 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Chief Vann House Historic Site - Chatsworth, GA
Celebrate in the preservation of historic places by assisting rangers with outdoor landscaping projects. We'll be giving the entire site a good pruning and we need help hauling off the debris. Volunteers receive a free tour of the historic Vann House and a free Friends of State Parks t-shirt. Call to schedule if you're bringing a large group. $0. 706-695-2598.
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Flint Knapping/Arrowhead Crafting
Saturday, Sep 28, 2024 10 AM to 4 PM
Chief Vann House Historic Site - Chatsworth, GA
The Primitive Arts is proud to offer a flintknapping workshop in which students will learn how to create stone 'arrowheads.' You'll learn from experienced teacher, Andrew Lee, and leave with your own work and pressure flaker. This class is open to ages 13+ with an adult guardian present for youth 17 and under. Limited spots, call to pre-register. $80. 706-695-2598.
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Saturday, November 9, 2024

Cordage & Glue Crafting
Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 10 AM to 4 PM
Chief Vann House Historic Site - Chatsworth, GA
In any ancient setting, crafting rope and glue for tools, clothing or shelter could exponentially increase your chances of survival. In this class you will learn how to weave plant fibers into cordage and craft glue from natural materials. You’ll leave with the items you crafted and extra materials to practice at home. call to pre-register. $80. 706-695-2598.
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Friday, December 13, 2024

Candlelight Tours
Friday, Dec 13, 2024 5 PM to 8:30 PM
Chief Vann House Historic Site - Chatsworth, GA
Tour the Vann's historic Cherokee home decorated with freshly cut greenery and lit by hundreds of candles, akin to an early 19th-century Moravian Christmas. Live music, cider and cookies add to the festivities. Arrive by 8p.m., admission is paid at the door. Candles will be extinguished at 9p.m. $8. 706-695-2598.
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Saturday, December 14, 2024

Candlelight Tours
Saturday, Dec 14, 2024 5 PM to 8:30 PM
Chief Vann House Historic Site - Chatsworth, GA
Tour the Vann's historic Cherokee home decorated with freshly cut greenery and lit by hundreds of candles, akin to an early 19th-century Moravian Christmas. Live music, cider and cookies add to the festivities. Arrive by 8p.m., admission is paid at the door. Candles will be extinguished at 9p.m. $8. 706-695-2598.
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