Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home | Teaching Cherokee and Native American history in Northwest Georgia

NOTICE:

The museum will feature a special exhibit entitled, “Style with Substance: The Designs of Frankie Welch” during regular hours of operation from November 2, 2019 through February 29, 2020. Visitors will still be able to view our 9-minute video that tells the history of the house as well as use our tour brochure to learn about Major Ridge and Cherokee history, but the entire lower floor of the house will focus on Frankie Welch for the duration of the exhibit.
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The Life of Major Ridge

Major Ridge was born about 1771 in a village in the southeastern portion of present day Tennessee.
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Open Wednesday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Adults $5.00 Seniors $3.00 Students $2.00

November 2 - February 29
Frankie Welch Special Exhibit

The exhibition will be open to the public and available with the purchase of regular admission from November 2, 2019 through February 29, 2020 during museum operating hours, Wednesday-Saturday from 10am-5pm. The exhibition is the last in a series of programs to be presented by Chieftains Museum in 2019 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Major Ridge coming to the house that is now the museum.
March 7
7th Annual Floyd County Seed Swap

The program will begin with a presentation from 11:15am-12:00pm on seed saving basics by Dr. Brian Campbell, Chair of the Berry College Department of Environmental Science and Studies. After the presentation, garden enthusiasts can share or trade seeds, cuttings, bulbs, and plants with other members of the community at the museum from 12:15-2:00pm. You are not required to have seeds or plants to attend.
April 18
Annual Chieftains Herb & Plant Sale

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April 19
Annual Chieftains Herb & Plant Sale

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