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SUMMARY:Reinterpreting American Symbols - Brenau University and NEGA History Center
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Brenau University & the Northeast Georgia History Center \nAll rising 6th through 8th grade students residing in Northeast Georgia are invited to submit up to two works in any 2D or 3D media to be considered for the Student Art Juried Exhibition. We invite you to put a fresh and modern spin on American Symbols and Iconography! \nExamples of American Symbols and Icons:\nThe American Flag\, The Bald Eagle\, The Statue of Liberty\, Uncle Sam\, and more! \nSUBMISSION DEADLINE: MAY 31ST\, 2026 \nPlease visit the link for more information and entry submission: \nhttps://brenau.formstack.com/forms/opencall
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/reinterpreting-american-symbols-open-call-for-artwork/
LOCATION:NEGA History Center\, 322 Academy St NE\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Events,Main Calendar,US250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T080000
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary War Community Day - NEGA History Center
DESCRIPTION:Please join the NEGA History Center for their Revolutionary War Community Day in partnership with the DAR and SAR in June! Stay tuned for more info! \n  \n*****Date and time will be updated soon!
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/revolutionary-war-community-day-nega-history-center/
LOCATION:NEGA History Center\, 322 Academy St NE\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Calendar,US250
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ORGANIZER;CN="NEGA History Center":MAILTO:info@negahc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T193000
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CREATED:20260610T131752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T131752Z
UID:10013352-1782583200-1782588600@www.exploregainesville.org
SUMMARY:2026 Chautauqua Series: Marking the Gainesville Tornado - NEGA History Center
DESCRIPTION:2026 Chautauqua Series: Marking the Gainesville Tornado \nInterpreter Ken Johnston as W.M. Brice\, author of “A City Laid Waste: Devastation of Gainesville\, Georgia” \nIncludes a presentation by Johnny Vardeman and demonstration by Atlanta Historic Dance!
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/2026-chautauqua-series-marking-the-gainesville-tornado-nega-hc/2026-06-27/
LOCATION:NEGA History Center\, 322 Academy St NE\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Events,Main Calendar,US250
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ORGANIZER;CN="NEGA History Center":MAILTO:info@negahc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T153000
DTSTAMP:20260611T073826
CREATED:20260610T131752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T131752Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Chautauqua Series: Marking the Gainesville Tornado - NEGA History Center
DESCRIPTION:2026 Chautauqua Series: Marking the Gainesville Tornado \nInterpreter Ken Johnston as W.M. Brice\, author of “A City Laid Waste: Devastation of Gainesville\, Georgia” \nIncludes a presentation by Johnny Vardeman and demonstration by Atlanta Historic Dance!
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/2026-chautauqua-series-marking-the-gainesville-tornado-nega-hc/2026-06-28/
LOCATION:NEGA History Center\, 322 Academy St NE\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Events,Main Calendar,US250
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ORGANIZER;CN="NEGA History Center":MAILTO:info@negahc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T120000
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SUMMARY:Reading of the Declaration of Independence - NEGA History Center
DESCRIPTION:The NEGA History Center is partnering with Judge Kelly Robertson and The Gainesville Bar Association to organize a reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 1st. Stay tuned for more info! \nProgram begins at 11 for the reading of the Declaration. \nFor the duration of the event\, NEGAHC will organize interpreters to be on site to visit with people as Button Gwinnett and Lyman Hall. There will be other reenactors in Revolutionary War costumes. Guests can chat with these figures before and after the formal program. \nOpen to the public. \nStay tuned for more info!
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/reading-of-the-declaration-of-independence-nega-history-center/
LOCATION:Roosevelt Square\, 117 Jesse Jewell Pkwy\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Events,Main Calendar,US250
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ORGANIZER;CN="NEGA History Center":MAILTO:info@negahc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T083000
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SUMMARY:Celebrating America's 250th! - Brenau University
DESCRIPTION:Brenau & the Northeast Georgia History Center invite rising 3rd–5th graders in the region to a day of discovery\, creativity & patriotic fun! \nWhat Will Your Child Experience? \n\nDance & Movement: Master traditional steps like the Yankee Doodle and the Cumberland Reel (taught by the Atlanta Historic Dance Society).\nInteractive History: Step into the past with workshops on Paul Revere and the deerskin trade. (led by History Now).\nCreative Crafts: Design George Washington and Abraham Lincoln puppets (taught by the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta).\nArtistic Expression: Create vibrant “firework-inspired” masterpieces.\nBe the Artist: Students will help install their work in a professional “pop-up” exhibition!\n\nSpace is limited. \nNOTE TO PARENTS: Please ensure students bring a sack lunch and a refillable water bottle! Drinks will be provided. \nFamily Celebration After-Party & Reception (4-6 p.m.) \nOpen to families and the public! Join us for light refreshments and tour three unique exhibitions: \n\nThe Student Pop-Up Exhibit: See what the kids created today! (at NEGHC)\nYouth Juried Exhibition: Middle school art celebrating the USA. (at NEGHC)\nCelebrating Freedom: A professional exhibition at the Leo Castelli Gallery.
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/celebrating-americas-250th-brenau-university/
LOCATION:Northeast Georgia History Center\, 322 Academy Street Ne\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Events,Main Calendar,US250
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SUMMARY:First Friday Concerts - Midland Greenway
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special First Friday Concert ON THE MIDLAND GREENWAY!\nJoin us on the Midland Greenway on July 3rd to celebrate Independence Day with a special fireworks show! \nCLICK HERE TO VIEW EVENT DETAILS
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/first-friday-concerts-downtown-gainesville-6/
LOCATION:Midland Greenway\, 682 Grove Street\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Events,Main Calendar,US250,Welcome Center
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260705
DTSTAMP:20260611T073826
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T135127Z
UID:10013354-1783123200-1783209599@www.exploregainesville.org
SUMMARY:62nd Annual Independence Day Celebration - Laurel Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us July 4th at Hall County’s Laurel Park for the 62nd Annual Independence Day Celebration\, proudly presented by Paul E. Bolding American Legion Post 7! \nAddress: 3100 Old Cleveland Hwy. \nGates Open at 9am \nFireworks at Dusk \nEvent Coordinator: Dennis Fletcher: 770-840-5242
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/62nd-annual-independence-day-celebration-laurel-park/
LOCATION:Laurel Park\, 3100 Old Cleveland Hwy\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Calendar,US250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T193000
DTSTAMP:20260611T073826
CREATED:20260610T132354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T132354Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Chautauqua Series: Marking the Gainesville Tornado
DESCRIPTION:2026 Chautauqua Series: Marking the Gainesville Tornado \nInterpreter Steven Bartlett as a CCC Worker brought by President FDR as part of the New Deal. \nIncludes a presentation by the FDR Presidential Library and demonstration by Atlanta Historic Dance!
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/2026-chautauqua-series-marking-the-gainesville-tornado/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:NEGA History Center\, 322 Academy St NE\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Events,Main Calendar,US250
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ORGANIZER;CN="NEGA History Center":MAILTO:info@negahc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T183000
DTSTAMP:20260611T073826
CREATED:20260420T172954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T173726Z
UID:10013114-1785004200-1785004200@www.exploregainesville.org
SUMMARY:30th Anniversary of the Centennial Olympic Games - The Boathouse at Lake Lanier Olympic Park
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 30 years of Olympic Legacy!\n  \nJoin the Lake Lanier Olympic Park Foundation and Lake Lanier Olympic Park for a night of celebration as we look back on 30 years of legacy left behind from the Centennial Olympic Games in 1996. \n6:00pm – VIP Reception \n6:30pm – Celebration Begins > Food – Drinks – Dancing featuring the Atlanta Wedding Band \n10:00pm – Fireworks show on Lake Lanier \nFor more information\, click here!
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/30th-anniversary-of-the-centennial-olympic-games-lake-lanier-olympic-park/
LOCATION:The Boathouse at Lake Lanier Olympic Park\, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road\, GAINESVILLE\, GA\, 30506\, United States
CATEGORIES:LLOP,Main Calendar,US250
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ORGANIZER;CN="City of Gainesville CVB":MAILTO:tourism@gainesvillega.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T153000
DTSTAMP:20260611T073826
CREATED:20260610T132354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T132354Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Chautauqua Series: Marking the Gainesville Tornado
DESCRIPTION:2026 Chautauqua Series: Marking the Gainesville Tornado \nInterpreter Steven Bartlett as a CCC Worker brought by President FDR as part of the New Deal. \nIncludes a presentation by the FDR Presidential Library and demonstration by Atlanta Historic Dance!
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/2026-chautauqua-series-marking-the-gainesville-tornado/2026-07-26/
LOCATION:NEGA History Center\, 322 Academy St NE\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Events,Main Calendar,US250
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ORGANIZER;CN="NEGA History Center":MAILTO:info@negahc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T170000
DTSTAMP:20260611T073826
CREATED:20260223T155946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T162957Z
UID:10012979-1785571200-1785603600@www.exploregainesville.org
SUMMARY:Forum and Homeschool Day: 30th Anniversary of the Atlanta Olympics- NEGA History Center
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Northeast Georgia History Center for their Forum and Homeschool Day that will be highlighting the 30th anniversary of the Atlanta Olympics! \n****Date and time will be updated soon!
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/nega-history-center-30th-anniversary-of-atlanta-olympics/
LOCATION:NEGA History Center\, 322 Academy St NE\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Calendar,US250
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ORGANIZER;CN="NEGA History Center":MAILTO:info@negahc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T190000
DTSTAMP:20260611T073826
CREATED:20260223T160442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T160442Z
UID:10012980-1788894000-1788894000@www.exploregainesville.org
SUMMARY:Forum: Locke and Revolutionary War Philosophy - NEGA History Center
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Northeast Georgia History Center for their forum on Locke and Revolutionary War Philosophy with Brad Hasten!
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/nega-history-center-forum-locke-and-revolutionary-war-philosophy/
LOCATION:NEGA History Center\, 322 Academy St NE\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Calendar,US250
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.exploregainesville.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ga250.png
ORGANIZER;CN="NEGA History Center":MAILTO:info@negahc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T130000
DTSTAMP:20260611T073826
CREATED:20260223T160727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T160727Z
UID:10012981-1789639200-1789650000@www.exploregainesville.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Day: Founding of Georgia\, Oglethorpe - NEGA History Center
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Northeast Georgia History Center for their Homeschool Day covering the founding of Georgia\, Oglethorpe on September 17th!
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/nega-history-center-founding-of-georgia-homeschool-day/
LOCATION:NEGA History Center\, 322 Academy St NE\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Calendar,US250
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ORGANIZER;CN="NEGA History Center":MAILTO:info@negahc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T170000
DTSTAMP:20260611T073826
CREATED:20260223T162647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T162647Z
UID:10012982-1790841600-1790874000@www.exploregainesville.org
SUMMARY:History of Halloween in Northeast Georgia - NEGA History Center
DESCRIPTION:The Northeast Georgia History Center is highlighting the history of Halloween observances and superstitions in our region this October! Stay tuned for more info! \n  \n*****Date and time will be updated soon!
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/nega-history-center-history-of-october-in-our-region/
LOCATION:NEGA History Center\, 322 Academy St NE\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Calendar,US250
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ORGANIZER;CN="NEGA History Center":MAILTO:info@negahc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260611T073826
CREATED:20260223T162908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T163043Z
UID:10012983-1796112000-1796144400@www.exploregainesville.org
SUMMARY:The Gilded Age - NEGA History Center
DESCRIPTION:The Northeast Georgia History Center is highlighting the Gilded Age this December. Stay tuned for more info! \n  \n****Date and time will be updated soon!
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/nega-history-center-the-gilded-age/
LOCATION:NEGA History Center\, 322 Academy St NE\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Calendar,US250
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ORGANIZER;CN="NEGA History Center":MAILTO:info@negahc.org
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