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New Cherokee County History Center opens on Nov. 5

At History Heyday, the new Cherokee County History Center will open at 221 E. Marietta St., Canton from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 5. (Courtesy of History Cherokee)

Credit: History Cherokee

Credit: History Cherokee

At History Heyday, the new Cherokee County History Center will open at 221 E. Marietta St., Canton from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 5. (Courtesy of History Cherokee)
By Carolyn Cunningham – For the AJC
Nov 2, 2022

The grand opening of the new Cherokee County History Center, 221 E. Marietta St., Canton will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 5.

At History Heyday, among the offerings will be food, carnival games, music and prizes.

Outdoor activities will be free for all guests.

To enter the history center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., ticket prices are $9 for adults (ages 15 to 64), $7 for children (ages 5 to 14), $7 for senior adults (ages 65+) and free for children (ages 4 and younger).

A nonprofit organization, History Cherokee owns and operates the history center and the Historic Rock Barn venue.

Founded in 1975 as the Cherokee County Historical Society - now known as History Cherokee, the group collects, preserves and interprets all aspects of the county’s history.

Information: facebook.com/CherokeeCountyHistoryCenter, HistoryCherokee.org/hey-day

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