Chief Vann House
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Thursday May 9 9:30am - 11:30am EDT
Homeschool Day, Spinning and Weaving
Join Rangers at the Chief Vann House for a Homeschool Day centered around the weaving and spinning of cotton and wool and enjoy related crafts and activities as well. Learn about how cotton impacted the Cherokee people and see weaving and spinning from experienced volun......More
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Saturday May 25 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Folded Bark-Basket Crafting Workshop
Much like today, traditional cultures needed containers for the collection and storage of resources. This in-depth class will teach you how to create a folded bark-basket from native and sustainably sourced plants. This class requires working with knives and it is open ......More
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Thursday June 27 9:30am - 11:30am EDT
Homeschool Day, Three Sisters Gardening
Join Rangers for a lesson in companion gardening via the Cherokee Three Sisters plants. We'll talk about pollination, food preservation, native vs invasive plants and the work of Moravian Missionary Anna Rosina Gambold and her work with plants in the Cherokee Nation. C......More
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Saturday July 13 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Flint Knapping/Arrowhead Crafting
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......More
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Saturday July 27 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Vann House Day, 2024
Georgia Historic Site Passes will not be accepted on this day. Activities and demonstrations:At the museum, say hey to the Friends of the Vann House volunteers and renew your annual membership. Watch our 15 minute film, “Walking in Two Worlds.” Visit with our Vann House......More
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Saturday September 21 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Atlatl and Darts Crafting Workshop
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 re......More
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Saturday November 9 10:00am - 4:00pm EST
Cordage & Glue Crafting
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 yo......More