The slow food movement may be new, but it harkens to the old.

As the planting season begins, food traditions of the mountains will be celebrated with cooking demonstrations along with traditional recipes.

Hands-on activities and living history interpretation also will be part of the experience during Family Day at the Northeast Georgia History Center in Gainesville.

The free event is 1-4 p.m. Sunday, March 12, at the center at 322 Academy St. NE in Gainesville.

For more information, call 770-297-5900 or email historycenter@brenau.edu.