Organized chronologically, visitors are taken from Floyd's original inhabitants, the Cherokee Indians, to the founding of Floyd County and the city of Rome, Georgia. Through original blueprints, maps and photographs watch as Rome is built and grows during the 1800's. Discover an elegant Rome, a city complete with the Nevins Opera House, and beautiful parks. Explore the arts of quilting and weaving as well as the founding of the area school systems and colleges. Witness the importance of steamboats and cotton on the agrarian society. The Civil War had a most unique affect on Rome's heritage. The city sent twenty volunteer companies to battle, then watched as General William Tecumseh Sherman burned the city to the ground. Exhibits, photos, and historical documents cover local angles on all these wars, including an extensive collection of Civil War artifacts.
Location:
303-305 Broad St., Rome Georgia
Telephone
706-235-8051
Other History nearby:
(Roswell) Archibald Smith Plantation Home
(Roswell) Barrington Hall
(Crawfordsville) Ben Hur Museum
(Roswell) Bulloch Hall
(Atlanta) Carter Presidential Center and Museum
(Atlanta) Center for Puppetry Arts
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02/21 Coming to The Rome area
Taste of Toccoa Toccoa GA April5 Northeast Georgia's premier dining event, A Taste of Toccoa features sample-sized portions of the most popular dishes from Toccoa's best restaurants and caterers. Garnish with live music, entertainment, shopping, and activities, and you have a fun-filled event the whole family will enjoy.
Mountain Brook Spring Art Show Mountain Brook AL April20 Up to one hundred local member artists
will display original artwork for sale in an outdoor setting in quaint Mountain
Brook near Crestline Village. Artwork available will range in size from minis to
extra large canvases and all price ranges. Jazz band will be featured and food
will be available at field.
Madison Fest Madison GA April37 Madison Fest features solutions for living a considered and ""greener"" life. This daylong festival takes place on the last Saturday of April each year.
Panoply Arts Festival Huntsville AL April26-28 Each spring in the heart of the Rocket City the arts are in full bloom at the Panoply Arts Festival.
Inman Park Spring Festival Atlanta GA April27-28 During the last weekend in April each year, Inman Park proudly presents a neighborhood festival widely regarded as Atlanta's most spirited and eclectic. Highlights include: Atlanta's biggest Street Market, A juried Arts and Crafts Show, The city's quirkiest and most colorful Parade, The Tour of Homes, Live music, A Dance Festival, Children's Activities, Food and beverages.
Powers' Festival Newnan GA April27-28 Powers Festival supplies the best arts, crafts, food, fun, and entertainment.
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