Museums
Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia
The Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia showcases the handcraft skills of one of the South’s premier grassroot art forms and explores the historical importance and changing role of folk pottery in southern life. The Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia is one of just a handful of museums in the world to focus exclusively on folk pottery. Interact with exhibits that trace 200 years of the region’s folk pottery history. Learn how the folk pottery tradition has evolved and is carried on by contemporary potters.
Sautee Nacoochee History Museum
The Sautee Nacoochee History Museum is currently undergoing extensive renovations and is temporarily closed. We look forward to welcoming visitors when we reopen in 2026-until then, explore the links below to discover the rich history of our region.
White County Historic Resources Survey Report
African American Heritage Cabin
Around 1850, a slave cabin was constructed in what is now modern-day Sautee Nacoochee, near Helen. It once housed enslaved people owned by E.P. Williams, a prosperous local farmer.
In 2002, the cabin was rediscovered standing on the property of Jim Johnston, then a director of the Sautee Nacoochee Community Association (SNCA). Jim and his family generously donated the structure to the Heritage Site to ensure its preservation. Restoration efforts followed, in partnership with an ongoing historical research project.
Today, the restored cabin stands as a powerful reminder of the African Americans who were enslaved here and whose descendants remain part of our community. It honors their resilience and contributions, while inviting reflection on a history that shaped our region and our nation.
The Cabin is open for viewing Monday–Saturday, 10 AM–5 PM, and Sunday, 1 PM–5 PM. Guided tours are available by advance request. Click here for more information about the history and restoration of the African American Heritage Site & Cabin.