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History center educates kids on American Revolution
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Northeast Georgia History Center Curator of Education Ken Johnston instructs a guest in 18th century fencing. - photo by For Get Out
Instead of lengthy lectures accompanied by glass displays and framed artwork, the Northeast Georgia History Center is bringing four American Revolution characters to life for its upcoming monthly Family Day event. Through scripted musical theater, museum exhibits and interactive activities, the center will focus on the often unheard loyalist perspective of the war, including those who were exiled after the war because of their allegiance to the king. “It’s one of the most effective ways we have to not only reach youth with the importance and the enjoyment of history, but it allows us to bring the whole family together as something they can participate in to make history tangible and accessible.