Experience the fascinating historical and cultural landscape that is the Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area, a 180-mile long, 75-mile wide region stretching from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania to Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello in Charlottesville, Virginia.
UPCOMING EVENTS
VIEW ALL EVENTSFoxfire Museum & Heritage Center: Presentation and Live Q&A
In 1966, a struggling English teacher in Northeast Georgia asked his students what would make school more interesting. They decided to create a magazine, featuring stories gathered from their families and neighbors about the pioneer era of southern Appalachia as well as traditions still thriving in the region. The students called it “Foxfire” after the […]
Six-Button Mess – Civil War Encampment
Historic Area. Journey back in time and immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and smells of a Civil War Encampment. Interact with the Six-Button Mess as they perform daily tasks of the Confederate soldiers. See how soldiers would pass time while at camp, the rations they were issued, and how those rations would be prepared. […]
LEARNING THROUGH THE POWER OF PLACE
The Journey’s National Heritage Area gives visitors unique educational experiences at defining sites of American history, and our award-winning educational programs provide students and educators alike with one-of-a-kind learning opportunities.
National History Academy is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for high school students to spend the summer exploring American history and government through the power of place.
National History Academy is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for high school students to spend the summer exploring American history and government through the power of place.
PRESERVING OUR NATIONAL HERITAGE
The Journey protects the unparalleled historic sites and cultural landscapes where American history happened for future generations.
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