Learn about the culture and resilience of the Cherokee people through this facilitator-led experience.
Students will discover the history of the Cherokee in North Georgia and surrounding areas. They will engage in interactive activities that help them gain an understanding of Cherokee culture and how it was affected by the arrival of Europeans. Through an exploration of language, artifacts, oral storytelling and Indian removal, students will gain a greater understanding of the history of the Cherokee. They also will see the ways Cherokee values and practices continue to exist today despite the challenges of the past.
When weather permits, this tour uses outdoor spaces on our campus, including Wood cabin and Swan Woods.
General. Information.
All Guided School Tours are from 10am-12pm Monday-Friday*.
*If a school tour is booked on a Monday, please note that the museum is not open to the general public. Atlanta History Center will provide schools full access to the designated tour areas. However, additional spaces, exhibitions, historic homes, gardens, and the museum shop will be closed. The outdoor picnic areas are still available for groups that choose to have lunch onsite.
This tour aligns with Social Studies standards for both 2nd and 3rd grade.
SS2H1b (Sequoyah)
SS2H2a (Georgia Creek & Cherokee cultures)
SS2G2bd (Cherokee adaptations to environment; how Cherokee used their local resources)
SS3H1 (American Indian cultures and their development in North America)
- Sequoyah and the Cherokee syllabary.
- Interactive oral storytelling: How the World Was Made.
- Trail of Tears activity and discussion.
- Hands-on exploration of cultural artifacts and discussion.
This tour size is limited to 100 students.
The cost is $11.50 per student. Guided tours require one chaperone (admitted free) per 10 students. Admission for each additional chaperone is $11.50.
This tour is an outdoor/indoor program; please dress for the forecasted weather. In case of heavy rain, the program will be performed indoors.
A non-refundable $75 deposit is due 14 days after confirmation is received.
Full payment is due 3 weeks prior to the date of your visit to guarantee your reservation for all tours. If booking less than 3 weeks in advance, full payment is due upon booking.
Any updates to your student count must be made before final payment is due. Refunds are not available if the number of students has changed. Added fees for specialty tours, additional experiences, etc. are due as well.
Your payment is not refundable if you cancel your school tour and do not reschedule.
To reschedule your tour, you must notify Atlanta History Center at least 3 days in advance of your tour date. Your payment can be applied towards your new date. There is a $25 administrative fee to reschedule your tour.
Funding for Atlanta History Center’s school programs is generously provided by:
- Zeist Foundation
- Wells Fargo
- Chick-fil-A
- Fulton County Arts Council
- Georgia Council for the Arts
- The Connolly Family Foundation
- The Ray M. and Mary Elizabeth Lee Foundation
- The Frances Wood Wilson Foundation
- The Emily Winship Scott Foundation
- The John and Mary Franklin Foundation
- Massey Charitable Trust
- The Besse Johnson and George Blanton Allen Memorial Foundation
This event has been made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the human endeavor.
Enrich your students’ experience using our pre and post-tour activities.
These lesson plans are specifically designed to support both in-person and virtual school tours offered by Atlanta History Center; however, they are available for use by any educator. Atlanta History Center encourages teachers to preview all materials prior to use to determine the appropriateness for their particular grade level and students.
Email Us
For more information, please email schooltours@atlantahistorycenter.com.