Gold Rush Era Cabin
We live in an amazing place. Our Appalachian community and its mountains hold many stories and songs of struggle, triumph, tragedy, comedy, and affection. Traditions of art, music, gardening, and craft are still known and taught. But for how much longer will this knowledge shared? And with whom? How do we put it within reach of our community and beyond? How can our current generation learn about the past in ways that engage in the present and inspire for the future?
One way is through the 1832 Gold Rush Cabin here at University of North Georgia.
A rare and valuable artifact, this tool for teaching and learning is now located on our Dahlonega campus. It’s flanked by beautiful pecan trees and fronted by a stage ample enough for campus or community events like historical dramas, weaving demonstrations, bluegrass music concerts, and old-time dance performances.
This simple structure and its stage now serve as a classroom for the university and community, a venue for sharing Appalachian culture as it was in the past and as it is lived now, engaging and inspiring all participants, whether they are the teachers or the learners.
What songs we will share. What tales we will tell. What lessons we will teach.
Contact Us!
Email appalachia@ung.edu for more information.
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