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New Echota Historic Site


Saturday, March 29, 2025

Out of the Frying Pan, Into the Fry Bread
Saturday, Mar 29, 2025 11 AM to 1 PM
New Echota Historic Site - Calhoun, GA
Come learn how to make 'fry bread' with our rangers while they discuss the effects of removal on the Cherokee tribe. Learn about the change in diet the Cherokee faced after the forced removal to present day Oklahoma. $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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Saturday, April 5, 2025

First Saturday Hike
Saturday, Apr 5, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
New Echota Historic Site - Calhoun, GA
Join our rangers to hike the nature trails of New Echota and learn about the Cherokee culture. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn how the Cherokee were the fist conservationists. The hike will be easy to moderate. $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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Darts, Spear, and Guns...O My!
Saturday, Apr 5, 2025 1 PM to 2:30 PM
New Echota Historic Site - Calhoun, GA
Join the rangers for a afternoon of learning about Cherokee hunting practices and culture. Get a chance to use a blow gun and atlatl just as the Cherokee would prior to removal. $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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Saturday, April 12, 2025

Corn, Corn, Everywhere and not a Doll in Sight
Saturday, Apr 12, 2025 2 PM to 2:45 PM
New Echota Historic Site - Calhoun, GA
Join the rangers in our picnic area for an afternoon of crafts. We will be teaching guests how to make cornhusk dolls while discussing the Cherokee legend they originate from. Admission fee required. Call 706.624.1321 for further information. $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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Saturday, April 19, 2025

'Wildin' out for Wildflowers
Saturday, Apr 19, 2025 11 AM to 12:30 PM
New Echota Historic Site - Calhoun, GA
With the beginning of spring well on its way, join our rangers for a wildflower hike. During the hike rangers will discuss different types of wildflowers including species that are currently on the conservation list. The hike will take place on the nature trails towards the back of the site. The trails range from easy to moderate. $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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Saturday, April 26, 2025

Egg soup for the soul: traditional Cherokee recipe.
Saturday, Apr 26, 2025 11 AM to 1 PM
New Echota Historic Site - Calhoun, GA
Looking for new recipes for your cookbook. Join our rangers for a few hours and learn a traditional Cherokee recipe, egg soup. The rangers will be discussing traditional Cherokee recipes and their relationship with the natural world. Admission fee required. $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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Orienteering 101: Compass and Map Reading
Saturday, Apr 26, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
New Echota Historic Site - Calhoun, GA
Have you ever struggled to read a map or a compass? Leave those days behind by joining our rangers to learn the basics. The rangers will be teaching a class on the basics of how to read a map and compass. At the conclusion of the program visitors will be able to navigate a course set by the rangers. Admission fee required. $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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'Wildin' out for Wildflowers
Saturday, Apr 26, 2025 3 PM to 4:15 PM
New Echota Historic Site - Calhoun, GA
With the beginning of spring well on its way, join our rangers for a wildflower hike. During the hike rangers will discuss different types of wildflowers including species that are currently on the conservation list. The hike will take place on the nature trails towards the back of the site. The trails range from easy to moderate. $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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Saturday, May 3, 2025

First Saturday Hike
Saturday, May 3, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
New Echota Historic Site - Calhoun, GA
Explore the nature trails here at New Echota with this ranger led hike. The ranger will be taking visitors on a hike through our nature trails while discussing the different species of wildlife. The ranger will also be discussing conservation and how the Native Americans were the nations first conservationist. Admission fee required. $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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Saturday, May 10, 2025

Jr. Ranger Family Camp Day
Saturday, May 10, 2025 10 AM to 3 PM
New Echota Historic Site - Calhoun, GA
Join the rangers for a day of learning and adventure! Bring the family to New Echota to participate in the statewide Jr. Ranger program. There will be various demonstrations and activities throughout the day including but not limited to 1800s printing, Cherokee weapons, and scheduled nature hikes. Admission fee required. $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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Saturday, June 7, 2025

First Saturday Hike
Saturday, Jun 7, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
New Echota Historic Site - Calhoun, GA
Explore the nature trails here at New Echota with this ranger led hike. The ranger will be taking visitors on a hike through our nature trails while discussing the different species of wildlife. The ranger will also be discussing conservation and how the Native Americans were the nations first conservationist. Admission fee required $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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Saturday, June 14, 2025

Jr. Ranger Family Camp Day
Saturday, Jun 14, 2025 10 AM to 3 PM
New Echota Historic Site - Calhoun, GA
Join the rangers for a day of learning and adventure! Bring the family to New Echota to participate in the statewide Jr. Ranger program. There will be various demonstrations and activities throughout the day including but not limited to 1800s printing, Cherokee weapons, and scheduled nature hikes. Admission fee required. $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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Saturday, July 12, 2025

Jr. Ranger Family Camp Day
Saturday, Jul 12, 2025 10 AM to 3 PM
New Echota Historic Site - Calhoun, GA
Join the rangers for a day of learning and adventure! Bring the family to New Echota to participate in the statewide Jr. Ranger program. There will be various demonstrations and activities throughout the day including but not limited to 1800s printing, Cherokee weapons, and scheduled nature hikes. Admission fee required. $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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