For Immediate Release
Brooks Joins Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia as Director
The Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia on the campus of the Sautee Nacoochee Center welcomes Chris Brooks as its first Director. Chris, a native of Atlanta, was raised in Stone Mountain and attended Young Harris College in north Georgia. A veteran of the United States Navy, Chris served six years in the submarine service and returned home in 1985 to enroll at the University of Georgia to complete his degree in history. His studies with noted historian Dr. Phinizy Spalding sparked a lifelong interest in Georgia history and rural heritage. Chris also holds a Masters degree in Historical Archaeology from The College of William and Mary.
Chris has been associated with the Atlanta History Center since 1991, first as a volunteer, then as a full time assistant and administrator of the Tullie Smith Farm. Since February 2002, Chris has served as Head of Historic Houses, managing the Swan House in addition to the Tullie Smith Farm. Chris brings to the Folk Pottery Museum and our entire organization a wealth of experience in museum administration and heritage tourism, as well as special skills for historic restoration and interpretation.
Chris is married to the former Cathy Melinda Jones, and has an eight year old son, McKinley Andrew.
For more information call 706-878-3300 or send an email message to cbrooks@snca.org