Welcome! The Center provides innovative opportunities for Appalachian scholarship and service for both students and the community. It is located in the historic Vickery House on the North Georgia campus, just a few blocks from downtown Dahlonega.
New minor in Appalachian Studies
North Georgia is the first university in the state to offer this minor. This multidisciplinary program provides students with an understanding of the culture, economy, history, natural resources, and politics of the Appalachian region and how these concepts impact and influence Appalachian communities and their residents. More info here.
Visit the Center's blog at http://blog.northgeorgia.edu/gasc
Read "History in the Making" by Carol Meeks here.
I have never had the chance to experience history in the making, or at least what I knew would be an historic moment. January 31, 2012 is a day that I will never forget and was so glad I was able to
Announcements
- Blog post: Carol Meeks blogs about witnessing history with her son
- Feb. 27: Frank X Walker, author, educator, and Affrilachian poet, 7 p.m. in HNS Building, Free and open to public.
- March 5: Carmen Deedy, storyteller and children's author. Reservations needed for 10:30 am workshop at NGCSU Library. 8 pm lecture is free and open to public
March 6: Byron Herbert Reese lecture
April 19: Public opening and performance for 1832 Goldrush Cabin
May 22: Lumpkin County Highschool students display original art in Vickery House gallery
In the news
Gold Rush Cabin comes to campus!
Contact Us
Georgia Appalachian Studies Center, Vickery House
North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA 30597
706.864.1540
gasc@northgeorgia.edu
