We Are Still Here

Learn about the culture and resilience of the Cherokee people through this facilitator-led experience.

Capacity: 100 students
Length: 2 Hours
Available Monday–Friday 10:00am-12:00pm*

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. Please dress for the forecasted weather. In case of heavy rain, the program will be performed indoors.

*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.

Standards Addressed

• 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)

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.