The Emery Center

The Emery Center The Emery Center, formerly Emery Street School is located in Dalton, Georgia, its mission is to promote awareness of African American culture and heritage

The Emery Center, formerly Emery Street School is located in Dalton, Georgia. Our mission is, “to promote an awareness of African American culture and heritage while fostering an atmosphere of trust, integrity, and respect for all cultures.”

10/21/2014

WE HAVE 100 FOLLOWERS NOW!! Let's keep going!! Spread the word!

10/18/2014

Thurs Oct 16-- 150th Civil War Reenactment of The United States 44th Colored Infantry at the Emery Center- Cast was amazing!! - It was a lovely night-- Also in the morning they presented the re-enactment at Morris School --- Proud of our history!

10/15/2014

REMINDER!!:
This Thursday, Oct 16th the Emery Center is hosting the Re-enactment of The Fort Hill Surrender. Mr. Rivers will be play the part of Hubbard Pryor, a Soldier who served with the 44th Colored Infantry and fought in this area. The Emery Center's collection includes information and pictures of the 44th and is on display in the "Slavery to Civil War" room. The initial Re-enactment starts at 11am at Morris Innovative H.S. and the second performance will be held that afternoon at the Center Auditorium at 6pm.

10/14/2014

This Thursday Oct 13- 6pm
Join the excitement of
◾150th Civil War Reenactment of The United States 44th Colored Infantry at the Emery Center-
See u then!

10/03/2014

2- Did you know that....
--Emery Street School was Dalton's first public school.---

10/02/2014

Did you know that....
--The Emery Center was the only school in Dalton that blacks could attend from its opening in 1886 until 1967, when it closed after integration???--

09/29/2014

Thanks for joining!!---
WE'RE SO EXCITED TO HAVE THIS PAGE FOR THE EMERY CENTER-- The Emery Center is a historical treasure, not only locally, and WE'RE PROUD OF IT!!-- Keep visiting this page... we'll have a lot of information for you... and you can share relevant information with us...

09/26/2014

Long awaited renovations began on July 29th at the Center! Thanks to our wonderful Donors and Supporters, new Heating/AC Units were installed and a new roof will be installed.

Emery's Marketing Committee members talking about the importance of learning about the past so we can prevent injustices...
09/26/2014

Emery's Marketing Committee members talking about the importance of learning about the past so we can prevent injustices to be repeated... with Dionna Reynolds, Dr. Joshua Pfiester, Dr. Rene Antrop, America Gruner

Sep. 21- Today we had a panel with some of our PR Commitee presenting "The Emery Center, past, present and future." duri...
09/22/2014

Sep. 21- Today we had a panel with some of our PR Commitee presenting "The Emery Center, past, present and future." during the Whitfield-Murray Historical Society's monthly meeting. It was an honor to host these distinguished individuals.

02/18/2013

Upcoming Black History Events sponsored by The Emery Center:

• February 16th, 2013-(2pm-5pm) ($5 donation) "Underground Railroad Quilt Exhibit & Presentation" -Vigelia Meek discusses the Underground Railroad and the various codes and meanings of the quilt patchwork.
• February 23rd, 2013-(7pm-10pm) ($10-tickets will be sold) "Jazz & Poetry Night"-Enjoy the sounds of Classic and Contemporary Jazz. We will also have Spoken Poetry by Area Artist! Coffees and Teas will be served along with Appetizers.
*Both Events will be held at the Emery Center Auditorium. February 16th event donations will be taken at the door. February 23rd tickets will be sold by Board Members.

For more information, please call The Emery Center at 706-277-7763.

Address

110 W Emery Street
Dalton, GA
30720

Telephone

+17062777633

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