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CANTON, GA (Feb. 5, 2024) – History Cherokee recently announced that it will participate in the Georgia History Festival’s Super Museum Sunday on February 11, 2024.  Super Museum Sunday is part of the annual Georgia History Festival, the signature K-12 educational program of the Georgia Historical Society, reaching hundreds of thousands of students statewide. 

History Cherokee will join over 100 historic sites, house museums, art museums, and other points of interest throughout Georgia that will open their doors to the public, FREE of charge. They will offer a variety of in-person and virtual experiences that encourage Georgians of all ages to explore and experience the history, arts, and cultural opportunities of our great state.

The Cherokee County History Center documents the history of Cherokee County spanning from 11,000 B.C.E. to the present. Guests can explore six unique galleries each exploring different chapters in local and national history. The History Center will be open from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, February 11. 

Super Museum Sunday is supported by Delta Air Lines. 

For more information and to see a full listing of Super Museum Sunday sites visit georgiahistoryfestival.org. 

For more information about the Georgia History Festival or Super Museum Sunday, please contact Keith Strigaro, GHS Director of Communications at 912.651.2125, ext. 153 or by email at kstrigaro@georgiahistory.com. 

ABOUT THE GEORGIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Georgia Historical Society (GHS) is the premier independent statewide institution responsible for collecting, examining, and teaching Georgia history. GHS houses the oldest and most distinguished collection of materials related exclusively to Georgia history in the nation. To learn more visit georgiahistory.com.

ABOUT THE GEORGIA HISTORY FESTIVAL

The Georgia History Festival is the signature K-12 educational program of the Georgia Historical Society, reaching nearly 250,000 students statewide. Beginning with the new school year in September, a variety of public programs, exhibits, events, and educational resources bring history to life for students of all ages and encourage Georgians to explore the richness and diversity of our state’s past. In addition to new virtual programming, the Festival includes popular annual events like the Colonial Faire and Muster living-history program held at Wormsloe State Historic Site, the Georgia Day Expo, Super Museum Sunday, and the elegant Trustees Gala.

ABOUT HISTORY CHEROKEE

History Cherokee operates the Cherokee County History Center and the Historic Rock Bark. History Cherokee’s mission is the collection, preservation, and interpretation of Cherokee County history.