The Marietta History Center invites the public to attend an upcoming symposium, “Before, At, and Beyond 250: Indigenous Cultural History in Georgia,” on Friday, November 13 through Sunday, November 15. The weekend will feature scholars and local experts, engendering discussion, learning, and reflection on Native American history before, at, and beyond the founding of the United States.
The symposium is part of the Marietta History Center’s ongoing recognition of America’s 250th anniversary (America250), connecting local and national stories through history, art, and civic dialogue. The symposium will kick off Friday evening at the Marietta History Center. In addition to a reception in the Center’s galleries, the Opening Program will feature a participatory discussion centered around an 18th-Century painting by William Verelst, titled Audience Given by the Trustees of Georgia to a Delegation of Creek Indians. The symposium continues to Saturday, with four speakers presenting on topics from historical events to ethnobotany to Cherokee language revitalization. The symposium will wrap up on Sunday, with a guided tour and weapons demonstration at Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Park.
Tickets can be purchased for the full symposium or for individual days by clicking any image or the button below, which will take you to the MHC’s Museum Store. Museum Supporters at the Museum Explorer level and above can receive Free tickets by emailing, Lisa Oestreicher at LOestreicher@MariettaGa.gov
Tickets are limited so make sure to get yours today!
General Public
Full Symposium Rate: $20
Daily Rates: Friday $10,
Saturday $10, Sunday $5
Purchase tickets online
Registration required
Annual Fund Supporters
Free for “Museum Explorer” tier and up
Must reserve tickets by emailing LOestreicher@MariettaGa.gov
Opening Program & Reception
Date: Friday, November 13
Time: 5:30 pm to 7 pm
Location: Marietta History Center
1 Depot Street, Marietta, GA 30060
Details: Discussion led by MHC’s Museum Assistant for Educational Programming, Leah Burgin. Heavy hors d'oeuvres in the gallery.
Speaker Presentations
Date: Saturday, November 14
Time: 9:30 am to 4 pm (check-in begins at 9am.
Location: Marietta City Schools Meeting Room
250 Howard Street, Marietta GA 30060
Details: Light breakfast and lunch included. Please include any dietary restrictions at time of booking.
Tony Harris, Citizen of Cherokee Nation and Cherokee Elder
Presentation: “Ethnobotany: If Plants Could Talk-A Cherokee Relationship”Dr. Heidi Altman, Georgia Southern University
Presentation: “250 Years On: The Persistence and Resilience of Indigenous Communities”Dr. Tammy Byron, Young Harris College
Presentation: “Southeastern Indians of the Revolutionary Era”Dr. Michael P. Morris
Presentation: “Mary Musgrove: Georgia’s Co-Founder”
Saturday’s Presenters:
Excursion to Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site
Date: Sunday, November 15
Time: 1 pm to 2:30 pm
Location: 813 Indian Mounds Road SE
Cartersville, GA 30120
Details: Guided tour and weapons demonstration provided; tour will take place outdoors, rain or shine; attendees must provide their own transportation to/from the site
Please note the schedule of events and participants are subject to change without notice. Refunds will only be issued if the MHC cancels the programs and events.