Georgia History Timeline October 7-8, 2015
Students will step back in time when they cross a bridge into the Appalachian Settlement behind the Funk Heritage Center to attend the annual Georgia History Timeline. Each October, students 2nd through 8th grades enjoy this one-of-a-kind living history program. This unique two-hour program allows students to learn about Georgia history as they visit professional re-enactors or history interpreters who portray historical characters.
Jim Sawgrass, a well known Creek Indian interpreter, will demonstrate some of his many weapons and visitors will learn how the Southeastern Indians hunted for their food and depended on the environment for everything. Red-coated General James Oglethorpe will discuss the plans the English had for the new colony of Georgia and he displays many interesting artifacts from the period. Students will meet Abraham Lincoln and he will discuss his time as the President of the United States.
This popular living history event is reserved for school students. Teachers should make reservations as early as possible to select the best day and time for their class to attend.
- Program times are available from 9 a.m. through 12:30 p.m.
- Homeschool groups are welcome.
- This is a rain or shine event.
- Picnic tables are available near the bus driveway.
- A mini-store is available where children can purchase inexpensive items.
- $12 for students and adults.
- One teacher/adult per 20 students is free with a minimum of 20 students.
To ensure the safety and enhance the enjoyment of your group, as well as the Funk Heritage Center facility and staff, please familiarize yourself and your students with the Funk Heritage Center Group Tour Safety and Behavior Guidelines prior to arriving for your tour.
This Funk Heritage Center event addresses the Georgia Performance Standards as follows:
- 2nd Grade – SS2H1, SS2H2, SS2G2, SS2G3, SS2E2, SS2E3
- 4TH Grade – SS4H1, SS4H2, SS4H3b, SS4E1b,d
- 8th Grade – SS8H1a,b, SS8H2a, SS8H5d
For additional information or to make reservations, call 770-720-5970.
Step Back in Time
|President Abraham Lincoln
||Hernando De Soto
Students will visit settlers and learn how they lived on Georgia's frontier. Pioneer ladies will welcome the visitors to an authentic 1840s log cabin where the smells of food cooking on an open hearth fill the air. They will visit a blacksmith shop and watch these craftsman demonstrate their skills. Other pioneers will demonstrate skills that enabled them to survive in Georgia's mountain wilderness.
Above: The blacksmith shop is always an attraction and so are the 1840's log cabins.
Comments from educators who attended previous Georgia History Timeline programs:
"We loved it, loved it, loved it! It was the most interesting and informative re-enactment I've ever seen."
"I'm from Cherokee County - it makes me so proud that we have something like this to offer our students. Well done!"
"You have made all of the people we have been talking about come to life.Thank you so much!"
"Great preparation for the CRCT - A wonderful learning experience. We will definitely attend the event again next year."
"This was the best of all of the Timeline programs, and I have brought my students for the last four years. It was organized so well, and the presentations were perfect!"
"I brought a home school group with a variety of ages, and everyone absolutely LOVED the field trip. Thank you so much!"
*Re-enactors in the program are based on availability.