History To You: Bringing Northeast Georgia History to Life
History shouldn’t be limited to the walls of a museum! Through History To You, the Northeast Georgia History Center is taking local history directly into our schools, organizations, and communities—making the stories, traditions, and experiences of our region accessible to all.
This initiative will bring history to life through engaging educational resources and hands-on experiences, including:
“This Month in Northeast Georgia History” radio spots, sharing fascinating stories and significant moments from our region’s past with listeners throughout Northeast Georgia.
Portable kits designed for schools and community events, featuring information about the History Center, supplies for hands-on activities that introduce students to everyday chores in the 1800s, and old-fashioned toys and games that invite visitors of all ages to experience the past.
Booster kits for History to You field trips with classroom-ready educational resources tailored to themed field trip curricula, providing educators with materials that support classroom instruction and align with state educational standards.
Making meaningful history experiences possible for more than 20 classrooms through field trip sponsorships, allowing the History Center to launch this initiative at no cost to participating students or teachers.
With History To You, we're breaking down barriers to historical education and creating more opportunities for students to connect with the people, places, and stories that shaped Northeast Georgia. Together, we can bring the past into the present and inspire the next generation of history explorers!