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Journey Through America

Celebrating America 250
2026-03-17 13:30:00 2026-03-17 14:30:00 America/New_York Journey Through America Hampton Park Library -

Tuesday, March 17
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-03-17 13:30:00 2026-03-17 14:30:00 America/New_York Journey Through America Hampton Park Library -

Homeschool families and elementary students are invited to dig into Georgia history with a hands-on exploration of the Georgia Gold Rush.

Young prospectors will learn how gold was discovered in Dahlonega, explore the Mohs Hardness Scale to test minerals like a real geologist, crack open the mystery of geodes and try their hand at panning for gems. 

No registration is needed. This program is intended for elementary-aged children and their families. 


Event image credit: DNY59 from Getty Images Signature via Canva.com

TAGS: | Homeschool | Education |

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