New Echota’s Cast Iron Cookware 101 Class Set For Jan. 25

  • Tuesday, January 7, 2025
New Echota-Cherokee Capital State Historic will host “Cast Iron Cookware 101” on Jan. 25 from 2-3:15 p.m. 

Visitors will learn how to care for and use cast iron cookware. The rangers will demonstrate how to “season” cast iron cookware and some of the common recipes the Cherokee would use in their everyday life. Visitors will also learn about common ingredients that the Cherokee used for their medicine and food.  

All ages are invited to this program. Admission is $6-$8, and includes self-guided walking tours and museum admission. 

New Echota is located one mile east of Interstate 75 (Exit 317) on GA Hwy.
225 N. near Calhoun.  Call 706-624-1321 or visit GaStateParks.org/newechota for further information. 
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