Free Family Day: The Civil War

322 Academy Street Northeast,Gainesville GA 30501

10 April, 2022

Description

A free Family Day event about the American Civil War with living history, weapons demos, hands-on activities, and more! The Northeast Georgia History Center is hosting a free Family Day event on Sunday, April 10th from 1-4 PM about the American Civil War with living history interpretation, weapons demonstrations, hands-on activities, and more! This program will cover diverse experiences of the war such as nurses, soldiers, camp followers, life on the homefront both in the North and South, and the African-American experience. Scheduled Programs: 2 PM Weapons Demonstration 3 PM Meet Harriet Tubman Performance Ongoing Activity Stations from 1-4 PM: Nurses Station Soldiers Station Music Station Camp Follower Station Life on the Homefront Station The History Center’s regular exhibits will also be available to enjoy for free during this event including its latest exhibit The Fadeless Photographer which features beautiful portraits of Gainesville citizens spanning 1900-1940 taken by professional photographer N.C. White. This event is free thanks to the Ada Mae Ivester Education Center.