Heritage Sandy Springs Rolls Out 2019 Programs

SANDY SPRINGS, GA — The year ahead for Heritage Sandy Springs will include a variety of programming to promote the history and cultural identity of the city it serves. The organization has released its lineup for programming it will offer for 2019.

These programs are designed to reach a variety of audiences, including reading enthusiasts, scout troops, homeschooled students, and history buffs.

"As we look ahead, we want the Heritage Sandy Springs Museum to be more than just a building with stories hanging on the walls," said Keith Moore, the organization’s director of Curatorial & Educational Affairs. "We’re combining local history, art, and folk-art all in one place. We've expanded our current offerings and created new programming to help make history more relatable to the Sandy Springs community, utilizing every facet at our disposal: collection materials, guided tours, special programs, and our historic property at Heritage Green. Our goal is to extend our reach into more local schools, the homeschool community, and area scout groups to share the history and culture of our beloved community."

Some of the 2019 educational programs at Heritage Sandy Springs include the following:

Titles @ Twilight: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6, March 6, April 3, May 1, June 5, July 3, Aug. 7, Sept. 4, Oct. 2 and Nov. 6

• A free book series promoting local authors, whose stories of history and the South represent a variety of perspectives. This program is geared towards adults and takes place monthly on Wednesday evenings in the Community Room at the Heritage Sandy Springs administrative building. Complimentary refreshments are provided! Featured authors for the first half of 2019 include Roger Johns, Deborah Mantella, Margery Diamond, Dr. William Rawlings, and Rona Simmons.

American Girl® & Boy Club: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 26, Feb. 23, March 30, April 27, May 25, June 29, July 27, Aug. 31, Sept. 21, Oct. 26 and Nov. 16

• This program lets kids travel through time via the perspectives of the brave and spunky history characters of the beloved book series, learning history in an interactive and fun way. Each Saturday morning program includes a hands-on activity, craft, and snack. It is best-suited for ages 5-12 and online registration is highly recommended. The fees are $8 advance for members of Heritage Sandy Springs, $10 advance for non-members, or $15 at the door. American Girl® & Boy Club is held in the Garden Room below the Heritage Sandy Springs Museum, in the historic Williams-Payne House.

Badge Days: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 20, July 20 and Oct. 19

• Explore the historic park, museum exhibitions, and archival resources to earn Girl and Boy Scout badges and complete Cub Scout Adventures! Badge Days offered at Heritage Sandy Springs are either self-guided or instructive experiences. All activities are based on the prescribed requirements set by the Boy Scouts of America and the Girls Scouts of the United States of America. The fees are $10 per scout, $5 per parent/chaperone, $5 per non-scout children ages 6-17, and free for children 5 and under. Advance registration with payment is required.

Homeschool Days: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 15, May 17, Aug. 16 and Nov. 15

• Homeschool Days at the Heritage Sandy Springs Museum are designed for the unique educational needs of home-schooled students, who will spend an afternoon enjoying local history through facilitated activities and play-based learning. These special days allow home-schoolers in grades 1-5 to explore the featured exhibits, investigate collections up close, participate in hands-on activities, and tour exhibits with Museum docents or Education staff. The fees are $10 per student and $5 per teacher/parent. Advance registration with payment is required.

History Speaks World War II Lecture Series: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. May 22, June 19, July 24 and Aug. 21.

• Join Heritage Sandy Springs for a summer lecture series commemorating the 75th anniversary of D-Day, which changed the tide of World War II. Each month, a new speaker will discuss a different topic associated with the war. More details will soon be forthcoming. This series is geared towards adults and will take place in the Community Room at the Heritage Sandy Springs administrative building.

Heritage Sandy Springs also offers in-school and off-site field trips for elementary classes. Specific topics for each program, as well as online registration, can be found on the organization's website. To RSVP for free events, visit the Heritage Sandy Springs Facebook page. You may also contact Keith Moore at curator@heritagesandysprings.org or 404-851-9111 ext. 2.

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