First Saturday Hike

Come explore the nature trails of New Echota with one of the Rangers. This will be the last Saturday hike of the year so don't miss out on the opportunity to explore history and nature one more time before the new year. Admission fee required. Admission includes ranger ......More

Come explore the nature trails of New Echota with one of the Rangers. This will be the last Saturday hike of the year so don't miss out on the opportunity to explore history and nature one more time before the new year. Admission fee required. Admission includes ranger led programs, guided tours, and entry to the grounds.Add Main

New Echota Historic Site 1211 Chatsworth Highway NE Calhoun, GA 30701

First Saturday Hike

Come explore the nature trails of New Echota with one of the Rangers. This will be the last Saturday hike of the year so don't miss out on the opportunity to explore history and nature one more time before the new year. Admission fee required. Admission includes ranger ......More

Come explore the nature trails of New Echota with one of the Rangers. This will be the last Saturday hike of the year so don't miss out on the opportunity to explore history and nature one more time before the new year. Admission fee required. Admission includes ranger led programs, guided tours, and entry to the grounds.Add Main

New Echota Historic Site 1211 Chatsworth Highway NE Calhoun, GA 30701

Mission Holiday: Traditional Cherokee Recipes

The holidays are right around the corner and while Christmas was not a traditional Cherokee holiday they did celebrate it along side the missionaries in the early 19th century. This recipe comes from the Moravian journals written at Springplace Mission. Admission fee re......More

The holidays are right around the corner and while Christmas was not a traditional Cherokee holiday they did celebrate it along side the missionaries in the early 19th century. This recipe comes from the Moravian journals written at Springplace Mission. Admission fee required. Admission includes Ranger led programs, entry to the grounds.Add Main

New Echota Historic Site 1211 Chatsworth Highway NE Calhoun, GA 30701

Mission Holiday: Traditional Cherokee Recipes

The holidays are right around the corner and while Christmas was not a traditional Cherokee holiday they did celebrate it along side the missionaries in the early 19th century. This recipe comes from the Moravian journals written at Springplace Mission. Admission fee re......More

The holidays are right around the corner and while Christmas was not a traditional Cherokee holiday they did celebrate it along side the missionaries in the early 19th century. This recipe comes from the Moravian journals written at Springplace Mission. Admission fee required. Admission includes Ranger led programs, entry to the grounds.Add Main

New Echota Historic Site 1211 Chatsworth Highway NE Calhoun, GA 30701

New Year's 2026 FIRST DAY Hike on the Trail of Tears

Join the Rangers and Friends of New Echota volunteers as we start the new year with a glimpse into the past. Learn about Cherokee history and enjoy our Ranger guided nature trail walk. Rangers will lead a guided hike on New Town Creek Trail and through the historic Cher......More

Join the Rangers and Friends of New Echota volunteers as we start the new year with a glimpse into the past. Learn about Cherokee history and enjoy our Ranger guided nature trail walk. Rangers will lead a guided hike on New Town Creek Trail and through the historic Cherokee Capital of New Echota. 1.5-2 miles long, easy to moderate.Warm up with some hot chocolate and snacks after the walk in Vann's Tavern and hear the story of Cherokee James Vann, 'a man feared by many and loved by few'.Add Main

New Echota Historic Site 1211 Chatsworth Highway NE Calhoun, GA 30701

First Day Hike

Join the Rangers and Friends of New Echota to start a new year with a glimpse into the past. Learn about Cherokee culture and history while hiking the historic Cherokee capital. Rangers will tour the town as well as hike the nature trails with guests.Add Main

New Echota Historic Site 1211 Chatsworth Highway NE Calhoun, GA 30701

Super Museum Sunday

Join our Rangers and volunteers for a day of learning and activities! The Rangers will be leading guided tours and demonstrations in the historic buildings of New Echota. If history is not your cup of tea the nature trails will be open for hiking. Admission fees will be......More

Join our Rangers and volunteers for a day of learning and activities! The Rangers will be leading guided tours and demonstrations in the historic buildings of New Echota. If history is not your cup of tea the nature trails will be open for hiking. Admission fees will be waived for the day. Call 706.624.1321 for further information.This event is an annual event that is in part supported by Delta, Coke, and the Friends of GA State Parks.Add Main

New Echota Historic Site 1211 Chatsworth Highway NE Calhoun, GA 30701

Super Museum Sunday

Join our Rangers and volunteers for a day of learning and activities! The Rangers will be leading guided tours and demonstrations in the historic buildings of New Echota. If history is not your cup of tea the nature trails will be open for hiking. Admission fees will be......More

Join our Rangers and volunteers for a day of learning and activities! The Rangers will be leading guided tours and demonstrations in the historic buildings of New Echota. If history is not your cup of tea the nature trails will be open for hiking. Admission fees will be waived for the day. Call 706.624.1321 for further information.This event is an annual event that is in part supported by Delta, Coke, and the Friends of GA State Parks.Add Main

New Echota Historic Site 1211 Chatsworth Highway NE Calhoun, GA 30701