Northeast Georgia History Center
James Oglethorpe & The Founding of Georgia
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In this special edition of Then Again, Libba introduces the new Executive Director at the Northeast Georgia History Center, Aura-Leigh Sanders.
Aura-Leigh brings over two decades of experience in project leadership, community development, nonprofit management, IT, marketing, and arts education to this role. Her skills, experience, and passion for history and historic preservation marks a new chapter of growth for the History Center.
Listen to the audio version of this special edition of Then Again and other episodes on the Then Again Podcast website at: http://www.thenagainpodcast.com
Keep up to date with the new, exciting things that will be happening at the History Center by visiting: negahc.org
Highlights of the Episode:
- The origins of the Christmas nativity scene, dating back to 1223 in Italy.
- Saint Francis of Assisi's role in popularizing the living nativity scene.
- A unique nativity set handcrafted in Indonesia by members of the Yum Rehabilitation Center, an organization dedicated to helping handicapped children and young adults.
- The story of Mrs. Locey and her husband Marvin, who collected over 80 nativity sets from around the world.
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Highlights of the Episode:
- The Dixie Hunt Hotel's transformation from a hotel with various amenities to an office space.
- A look back at the hotel's unique amenities, including a dress shop, dining room with live music, shoe shine service, and a memorable elevator operator.
- The hotel's barber shop, fondly remembered by Gainesville residents.
- A detailed examination of the barber chair in the History Center's collection, made by the Koken Barber Supply Company in the 1930s.
- The chair's features: leather material, headrest, razor strap, towel holder, and a patented lever for adjusting the chair's height.
- The story of the chair's donor, Mr. P. Martin Ellard, a respected CPA and community member in Northeast Georgia.
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Highlights of the Episode:
- The origins of the cash till, crafted in 1896 in Halifax, a small town in West Yorkshire known for its wool production and rich history.
- The significance of Halifax, including its notable contributions to the Second Industrial Revolution and unique landmarks like the gibbet, an early guillotine model.
- The British Machine Company's innovation in cash registers, featuring the Jackson patent, which introduced receipt tape recording for transactions.
- A detailed exploration of the cash till, including its possible mahogany construction, unique features like the receipt paper slit, and the charming bell that rings when the drawer opens.
- The discovery of Victorian money inside the till, meticulously researched and preserved by intern and co-worker Ruth Moreno.
- The excellent condition of the till and its place within the broader King collection, generously donated by James and Sharon King.
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Highlights of the Episode:
- The long history of tuberculosis, dating back to the Neolithic period, and its various names throughout history.
- The global impact of tuberculosis, including its status as one of the top causes of death worldwide.
- The role of the North Georgia Tuberculosis Association in Gainesville.
- The demanding and risky duties of nurses caring for TB patients, often at great personal risk.
- The life and career of Ann Dudley, born in Columbus, Georgia, in 1908, and her significant contributions to public health in Hall County.
- Personal recollections of Miss Dudley by Gainesville residents, highlighting her kindness and dedication.
- Miss Dudley's recognition as Woman of the Year by the Rotary Club, despite the club's gender restrictions at the time.
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Highlights of the Episode:
- The life and achievements of Dr. Emmett Etheridge Butler, born in Jeffersonville, Georgia, in 1908, and his significant contributions to the Gainesville community.
- Dr. Butler's education at Morehouse College and Mahari Medical College, and his role in desegregating Hall County.
- The discovery of two prescriptions from Dr. Butler.
- The history of Whatley's Pharmacy and its transformation into a community staple in Gainesville.
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Highlights of the Episode:
- The founding and evolution of the Albert Sydney Aloe Company in 1860, initially specializing in optical equipment.
- A detailed look at the medical device and the background of the donor, Mrs. Linda Whatley Carter, and her family's connection to Whatley's Pharmacy in Gainesville.
- Personal anecdotes from Mrs. Carter about growing up in Gainesville, her family's pharmacy, and its popular soda fountain.
- The significant role of Mrs. Carter as one of the founders of the Northeast Georgia History Center in 2004.
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Highlights of the Episode:
- The early history of the Dixie Hunt Hotel, beginning with its purchase by Adolfus D’Auvergne during the 1830s Gold Rush in Northeast Georgia.
- The transformation of the hotel under the ownership of J. H. Hunt and his wife Aurora, who renamed it the Dixie Hunt Hotel.
- The hotel's legacy, including its ownership by Brenau University for over 40 years and its current status as the Hunt Tower, an Art Deco building on the National Registry of Historic Places.
- A detailed look at the 1955 city directory from the hotel, well-preserved and filled with historical insights.
- The story of the directory's acquisition by Mr. Johnny Godfrey Jr., including his personal annotations within the directory.
- A preview of part two, which will delve into the hotel's barbershop.
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Join our staff in celebrating a great year at the Northeast Georgia History Center during our Fourth Annual Telethon!
Our telethon offers viewers the opportunity to support our mission by donating, becoming a Member, or simply sharing the program with friends and family. As we reflect on a year of great growth and community connection, we will also share the challenges we face and the needs of our educational programs, exhibits, historic structures, collections, and archives.
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Join our staff in celebrating a great year at the Northeast Georgia History Center during our Fourth Annual Telethon!
Our telethon offers viewers the opportunity to support our mission by donating, becoming a Member, or simply sharing the program with friends and family. As we reflect on a year of great growth and community connection, we will also share the challenges we face and the needs of our educational programs, exhibits, historic structures, collections, and archives.
Donate, Enter Raffles, Become a Member: negahc.charityproud.org/EventRegistration/Index/14363
Learn more about the Northeast Georgia History Center: www.negahc.org
Join our staff in celebrating a great year at the Northeast Georgia History Center during our Fourth Annual Telethon!
Our telethon offers viewers the opportunity to support our mission by donating, becoming a Member, or simply sharing the program with friends and family. As we reflect on a year of great growth and community connection, we will also share the challenges we face and the needs of our educational programs, exhibits, historic structures, collections, and archives.
Donate, Enter Raffles, Become a Member: negahc.charityproud.org/EventRegistration/Index/14363
Learn more about the Northeast Georgia History Center: www.negahc.org
This program addresses why women faced more persecution than men, the misconception of witchcraft in the Middle Ages, whether the Reformation triggered the witch hunts, and how witchcraft was dealt with in colonial Latin America. This documentary focuses on witches across Europe and the Americas, beginning with Ancient Greece and its Goddesses, and ending with the contemporary witch.
This is the last program for Lesley's October Takeover. If you enjoyed this program please let us know by Subscribing and Liking this video!
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Keywords for this program:
Ancient Persian Magic
Ancient Witch Beliefs
Cultural Evolution
Early Modern Witch Hunts
Hekate Greek Goddess
Heinrich Kramer
King James I Witchcraft
Magic
Malleus Maleficarum
Medieval Witchcraft
Pendle Witch Trials
Salem Witch Trials
Sprenger Witchcraft
Theodosian Code
Wicca and Witchcraft Origins
Witch Archetype
Witch Hunts in Europe
Witch Stereotypes
Witch Trials
Witchcraft Acts England
Witchcraft and Astrology
Witchcraft and Christianity
Witchcraft and Gender Roles
Witchcraft and Legal History
Witchcraft History
Witches
Witches in Ancient Greece
Witches in Greek Mythology
Witches in Popular Culture
Witchcraft Persecution
Zoroastrianism and Magic
Sophie will share the history behind the art of flower pressing and guide you through each step to create your very own suncatcher to take home. This program is great for both adults and children 8 and up.
Autumn Frolic!
Going on after our workshop is our Autumn Frolic event from 1-4 PM. We'll have a historic dance lesson, a blacksmithing demonstration, historic toys and games, and more. Regular admission at the front desk for non-Members. Members receive free admission to Autumn Frolic and discounted workshop admission. Become a Member today by selecting a level on our online registration page.
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Brought to you by the Ada Mae Ivester Education Center
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Highlights of the Episode:
- The evolution of mourning dress in the 19th century, influenced by Queen Victoria and the American Civil War.
- Queen Victoria's 40-year mourning period for Prince Albert and its impact on fashion trends in Europe and North America.
- The varied mourning practices during the Civil War era.
- An in-depth look at a late 1890s mourning dress from the History Center's collection, possibly worn during the second stage of mourning.
- The dress's unique features: pongee silk fabric, pinstripe design, and distinctive scroll pattern trim, indicating the wearer's middle-class status.
- Insights into the social and cultural significance of mourning attire, including variations in mourning periods for different relations.
- The mystery surrounding the original owner of the dress, adding an element of intrigue to this historical piece.
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Special thanks to Alyson Boyko for providing us with her research!
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Keywords: Agnes Galloway, Brenau University, Georgia Baptist Female Seminary, Brenau College, Georgia ghosts, ghosts, legends, local history, Gainesville Georgia, hauntings, supernatural.
We'll also have living history interpreters from Fort Daniel Foundation to conduct a firing demonstration!
Full program schedule and details are available at negahc.charityproud.org/EventRegistration/Index/13679
Special Guests:
Dr. Alexander Wisnoski, Professor of Latin American Studies at the University of North Georgia
Guada Rodriguez
Ruth Moreno
This program is part of Lesley's October Takeover! Lesley has produced and coordinated special programs for the spooky season including videos, podcasts, and shorts.
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Keywords for this program:
Weeping Woman legend
Mexican folklore
Hispanic mythology
Legend origins
Cultural significance
Chilling encounters
Haunting folklore
Mexican ghost stories
Ghostly legends
Llorona sightings
Legendary spirits
Aztec roots
Supernatural tales
Folklore documentary
Cultural heritage
Mysterious legends
Expert insights
Dramatic reenactments
Video program on La Llorona
Northeast Georgia History Center
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Keywords: divination, prediction, tea reading, apple peel tradition, mirror tradition, 19th-century customs, superstitions, love rituals, matchmaking, Halloween, love traditions, 1800s, historical, history, matchmaking traditions.
We have a 1 PM and 4 PM show tomorrow, August 19th, at 322 Academy Street NE.
Today is the last day to get your tickets and guarantee a seat. Visit www.negahc.org/events for details.
Join us this Saturday, August 19th at 1 PM or 4 PM for Promenade: a historic fashion show!
This is a limited-seating event, so be sure to get your tickets ASAP at www.negahc.org/events .
Sponsored by Sweet Magnolia's Cafe and Bakery!
Saturday, August 19th at 1 PM and 4 PM.
Details at www.negahc.org/events.
Kat Nagar is the Director of the Atlanta Historic Dance Company and shares her love of history, dance, and fashion in this interview.
Pre-Sale Ticket Deals for Promenade end today, August 4th.
Details at www.negahc.org/events
Join us on Saturday, August 19th at 1 PM and 4 PM for a showcase of historically accurate styles of 18th-century Europe.
This special event will support the Northeast Georgia History Center's archival fashion collection!
Seating is limited and Pre-Sale Ticket Deals are available now until August 4th.
A livestream ticket option is also available for you to enjoy the show live or later.
Details & Tickets at www.negahc.org/events.
Special thanks to
- Peyton's Pie Company - Gainesville and Magnolia Willow Farms for providing delicious pizza and treats!
-The Crawford W. Long Museum for hosting our medical exhibit
- Explore Gainesville for sharing great info on our city!
If you are interested in becoming a living history interpreter or volunteer, please email us at info@negahc.org.
The Northeast Georgia History Center's exhibits will come to life on Friday, July 21st from 6-9 PM during our Family Night!
- Tour the exhibits to meet historic characters that will share the history of Northeast Georgia with you
- Enjoy a live blacksmithing demonstration at the Hoyt Herrin Blacksmith Shop
- Step inside the White Path Cabin to learn about the history of the cabin and daily life on a 19th-century homestead
- Meet Cherry the Chicken
- Play with historic toys and games
- Enjoy pizza and treats from our food vendors Peyton's Pies and Magnolia Willow Farms
This program is free for Members of the Northeast Georgia History Center, $20 for a family of two adults and up to 4 children, $10 for individual non-Member adults, and $8 for non-Member students.
Become a Member to gain free admission to events like this and more throughout the year at www.negahc.org/member.
Juneteenth Generations: a Showcase of Historic Portraitures from the N.C. White Collection
In honor of Juneteenth, the Northeast Georgia History Center will showcase historic portraitures of Black Americans spanning the early 1900s taken by N.C. White & Son in Gainesville, Georgia.
This unique collection offers visitors the opportunity to reflect on the lives and experiences of local Black Americans who were born during the era of Reconstruction and into the turn of the century.
This exhibit will be on display for the public throughout June and July of 2023.
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Some of our favorite items include a beautiful white dress worn by a Brenau student early 1900s, which was a required “uniform” for students of the time; a child’s school desk from Candler Street School in Gainesville; yearbooks spanning the early 1900s to today; and photographs of students from the local school for black students created by educator and activist Beulah Rucker!
If you have items you would like us to consider for this exhibit, we are accepting permanent donations as well as loans. Contact Lesley Jones at lesley@negahc.org.
General Oglethorpe, portrayed by Richard Burke, will share his experiences of founding the Georgia colony, the challenges and successes of the colony, and the progressive ideals he established and hoped would endure.
This event is free for Members and $10 for non-Members. Student tickets are available for $5.
Become a Member today at www.negahc.org/member to enjoy free admission to events like this and more!
Brought to you by the Ada Mae Ivester Education Center.
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Scots-Irish Heritage in Georgia
Sunday, March 12th from 1-4 PM
In-Person Event
The Scots-Irish were some of the first settlers to make the backcountry of the Appalachian region their home. Their beliefs of individuality, self-reliance, and strong kinship ties have shaped Georgia throughout its history and to this very day. Come learn about this group of people through living history presentations, demonstrations, and crafts during our free Family Day on March 12th from 1 PM to 4 PM at the Northeast Georgia History Center.
This program is free to the public thanks to the Ada Mae Ivester Education Center!
Pre-Register for a free Raffle Ticket!
Pre-register online and receive one free raffle ticket for your chance to win a copy of "Chasing the Frontier: Scots-Irish in Early American" by Larry J. Hoefling. This book comes highly recommended by the staff!
Pre-Registration: negahc.charityproud.org/EventRegistration/Index/11404
He was an abolitionist, a suffragist, a compelling orator, a newspaper publisher, and an author who tirelessly fought for equal rights and treatment of all Americans in a time when the promise of liberty was out of reach for so many.
During this program, professional actor and living history interpreter M. Slack will portray the great Frederick Douglass. Learn about Douglass's experiences of enslavement, his rise in the abolitionist movement, and the impact of his words both written and spoken.
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She ran a secret school for black children at the risk of legal punishment and whipping, donated her late husband’s estate to establish an orphanage for black girls, and founded the first group of black nuns in Georgia. Mathilda Beasley’s remarkable story is one of courage, compassion, and charity that is little known to most people. In this Mini-Doc, historian Marie Walker will explore the life of this fascinating woman with special guest interviews.
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Dr. E. E. Butler is portrayed by M. Slack.
Meet a Yeoman farmer, learn what life was like for mothers and children, watch a Medieval cooking demo (and taste a sample too!), step inside our Medieval "church" and listen to sacred music, try your hand at manuscript writing, and enjoy historically accurate reproduction items at our touch table!
Thursday, February 23rd from 10 AM - 1 PM at the Northeast Georgia History Center located at 322 Academy Street NE Gainesville, GA.
This event is free for Members or included with admission for non-Members. Become a Member to enjoy free admission to programs like this and more at www.negahc.org/member!
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We would like to thank everyone who joined us for this summer’s Chautauqua performances! We look forward to next year when we will have a new theme and new historic characters to meet.
Dr. Tom Scott from the Department of History at Mercer University joins us to reveal what we do and don’t know about this mythic figure and what she has symbolized since her rise in the popular imagination.
When General James Oglethorpe arrived in the new Georgia colony, he sought the help of Mary Musgrove for her unique skills and position in the colony. Mary Musgrove spoke both the Creek language of Muskogee as well as English. She grew up among the Yamacraw Creek but also received a formal English education. And, quite uniquely, she owned and operated her own trading post with her husband. Mary Musgrove played an essential role for General Oglethorpe as a translator and mediator between the colonists and the native tribes, even becoming the official translator of the Georgia colony.
Actress Nicole Castereno portrays Musgrove from her trading post in colonial Savannah, Georgia.
Schedule a Webcast at www.negahc.org/digital
Recommended Resources:
Mary Musgrove New Georgia Encyclopedia: georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/history-archaeology/mary-musgrove-ca-1700-ca-1763
James Oglethorpe & the Founding of Georgia: youtu.be/3AZKCjEMws8
Yamacraw Indians New Georgia Encyclopedia: georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/history-archaeology/yamacraw-indians
For thousands of years, civilizations have kept record of its citizens through a census, and those records provide today’s historians with a wealth of knowledge about various cultures. From the ancient Babylonians to today, Glen will explore what we can glean from census data and share the challenges of the census taker (including a story of Hall County’s first census!)
Author and historian Dr. Brandi Clay Brimmer discusses her fascinating book Claiming Union Widowhood with our Education Director Marie Bartlett. Dr. Brimmer's book explores the challenges and experiences of African-American widows who navigated the US pension system after the Civil War.
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Description from Duke University Press:
"In Claiming Union Widowhood, Brandi Clay Brimmer analyzes the US pension system from the perspective of poor black women during and after the Civil War. Reconstructing the grassroots pension network in New Bern, North Carolina, through a broad range of historical sources, she outlines how the mothers, wives, and widows of black Union soldiers struggled to claim pensions in the face of evidentiary obstacles and personal scrutiny. Brimmer exposes and examines the numerous attempts by the federal government to exclude black women from receiving the federal pensions that they had been promised. Her analyses illustrate the complexities of social policy and law administration and the interconnectedness of race, gender, and class formation. Expanding on previous analyses of pension records, Brimmer offers an interpretive framework of emancipation and the freedom narrative that places black women at the forefront of demands for black citizenship."
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