Friends of New Echota
The Friends of New Echota State Historic Site (FONE) was formed to assist the site staff to carry out the mission and to reach the goals of the Georgia State Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites (PRHS) Division of the Department of Natural Resources.
FONE will assist the park site manager with planning, organizing, and implementing special events. FONE will also promote public awareness and public support of and involvement in New Echota State Historic Site
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In fiscal year 2009, New Echota State Historic Site generated $1,044,710 in tourism revenue for the local community. |
2010 Events
Times and dates subject to revision.
Tue., May 25 |
Friends of New Echota Spirit Night, Chick-fil-A at Calhoun |
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Sat., May 29 |
Cherokee Artists and Historic Demonstrations |
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Saturday, Jun. 5 |
A Group of Cherokee cyclists will ride from Chieftains in Rome to New Echota |
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Sat., Jun. 19 |
"Exploring Your Indian Heritage," a Genealogy Workshop with Ga. Chapter of the Trail of Tears Assocation |
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Sat., Jun. 26 |
Cherokee Artists and Historic Demonstrations |
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Mon., Jul. 26 |
FONE Quarterly Meeting |
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Sat., Jul. 31 |
Cherokee Artists and Historic Demonstrations |
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Sat., Aug. 28 |
Cherokee Artists and Historic Demonstrations |
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Sat., Sep. 25 |
Cherokee Artists and Historic Demonstrations |
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Sat., Oct. 16 |
Frontier Day |
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Mon., Oct. 25 |
FONE Quarterly Meeting |
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Sat., Dec. 4 |
Christmas Candlelight tour |