CANTON, GA – The Cherokee County History Center invites homeschool families and the public to a special day of hands-on learning and discovery at Homeschool Day: Trains, Planes, and Automobiles – Engineering in Cherokee County, on Friday, April 25, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
This drop-in style event will offer students the opportunity to explore the exciting world of engineering through trains, planes, and automobiles—all rooted in Cherokee County’s unique history. Designed for students in 5th through 7th grade, the event is open to learners of all ages.
Participants will enjoy:
· A close-up look at a 602 Sportsman Late Model race car, courtesy of Dixie Speedway
· A meet-and-greet with driver Jonathan Martin and the Dixie Speedway mascot
· Train-focused activities led by Joshua Trower, Education Program Coordinator at the Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History
· Talk with John Marinko, former Vice Chairman of the Cherokee County Airport Authority and a veteran pilot with over four decades in aviation
This fun-filled educational event features hands-on stations and industry experts that will allow students to explore engineering concepts at their own pace. Whether it’s building model trains, hearing stories from the cockpit, or learning what it takes to get behind the wheel of a race car, there’s something for every curious mind.
Admission:
· Children: $8 | Adults: $5
· History Cherokee Members: Children: $6 | Adults: $3
Pre-registration is required. Register online at historycherokee.org/events. For updates and details, visit historycherokee.org.
We’re proud to bring this exciting event to our community and hope you’ll join us for a day of engines, innovation, and exploration!
About History Cherokee
History Cherokee operates the Cherokee County History Center and the Historic Rock Barn. History Cherokee’s mission is the collection, preservation, and interpretation of Cherokee County history.
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Attachments: Dixie Speedway driver Jonathon Martin
