Northeast Georgia Mountains / Sautee Nacoochee

African American Heritage Site at SNCA

283 GA Hwy. 255 N.
Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571
706-878-3300

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Lawrence Dorsey stokes a fire in the hand-laid rock fireplace and chimney.

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Interpreter Andrea Chanay tells the story of the life of black Americans as slaves living in the Sautee and Nacoochee valleys.

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Interpreter Candis White talks about the history of the cabin which was inhabited by both black and white residents over the course of its 160+ years.

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Bob Slack rived the shingles that are now atop the slave cabin when it was moved and renovated.

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Andrea Chanay demonstrates how a nineteenth century cabin would have been kept clean by its residents.

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Slave life interpreter

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The Nacoochee slave cabin is the centerpiece of the African-American Heritage Site at the Sautee Nacoochee Center.

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Leslie Bone cooking demonstration

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Open Gallery

The African-American Heritage Site brings history to life at the Sautee Nacoochee Center. Framed by 19th century landscaping and antebellum artifacts, the Nacoochee slave cabin (circa 1850) provides a focal point for the story of a people whose labor contributed in countless ways to life in Northeast Georgia.

The Heritage Site explores the history, hardship, and legacy of slaves who lived in Northeast Georgia from 1822 to 1865. Although the central theme at the Heritage Site is the untold story of slavery in Nacoochee Valley, common bonds and threads run through the lives of black and white families. Similar tools and utensils, crafts and skills, agricultural and industrial technology, and animal husbandry techniques were common to all, regardless of class or race, during the mid-1800s.

Please note: The cabin is open everyday; however, access is limited. Please call ahead to ensure that staff are available to provide access. 706-878-3300

Info & Amenities

Hours of Operation

Sunday: 1:00PM - 5:00PM
Monday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM

Admission & Fees

Admission Donation accepted

Facility Amenities

Maps & Brochures Available

Parking on Site

Self-guided Tours

General Information

Family-friendly

Free Admission

Open Year 'Round

Group Amenities

Group-friendly

Special Tags

Civil Rights

Suitable for Ages

All Ages