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“Showcasing the handcraft skills of the South”
The Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia showcases the handcraft skills of one of the South’s premier grassroots art forms, and explores the historical importance and changing role of folk pottery in southern life. Northeast Georgia’s pottery tradition is nationally known. The Meaders family of White County was featured in Allen Eaton’s 1937 book, Handicrafts of the Southern Highlands, and was honored with a special event at the Library of Congress in 1978, when the Smithsonian Institution’s documentary film on the Meaders Pottery was released. In the year 2000, northeast Georgia received a Library of Congress "Local Legacies" designation for its pottery heritage. The tradition also has been featured in magazines, books, videos, exhibits, and festivals such as the Southern Crossroads Marketplace at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. Until now there’s been no institution devoted to Northeast Georgia folk pottery, not even in its home area. Dean and Kay Swanson, former owners of the Standard Telephone Company, have committed to erect this museum as their way of giving back to the people of the area. Collector and folk potter Michael Crocker helped them assemble the core collection on which this exhibition is based.
We loved this place. The volunteers and individuals that give their time to maintain this beautiful exhibit are amazing and should be celebrated. Thank you. My wife, daughter (7), and I enjoyed... Read more
This is a diamond in the rough. Visit it and see. This is located just north of the intersection of 17 and 255. It is an old restored school building that has been converted into a museum. There... Read more
Loved the look of this light and glowing museum. The displays were intriguing and informative. I especially liked the early life in the mountains displays and the histories of the various... Read more
Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia
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