2012 Media Kit - Georgia's Rome
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Oak Hill & the Martha Berry Museum AAA Diamond Rated Aracon. The museum tells the story of Martha Berry, founder of the Berry Schools. Tour her homeplace, the expansive gardens surrounding her estate and the Berry College campus. Berry College Campus The world’s largest college campus covers 26,000 acres in Rome. The campus includes a variety of architectural styles, including a complex of English Gothic buildings giſted by Henry Ford in 1925. Chieſtains Museum / Major Ridge Home Naonal Trail of Tears Cerfied Historic Site that was built circa 1800 as the home of Major Ridge, a prominent leader of the Cherokee Naon. Between the Rivers Historic District The site of Rome’s founding in 1834, a tour of this district includes pre-Civil War homes; history and homes of many leading Romans; and two of Rome’s most significant landmarks: City Clocktower, a towering structure on one of Rome’s seven hills, and the Caplitoline Wolf, a giſt to Rome from Italian dictator Mussolini in 1929. Myrtle Hill Cemetery Founded in 1857, this 7-terraced cemetery has become the burial site for over 20,000 Romans. Myrtle Hill is the burial site of Ellen Axson Wilson, wife of Woodrow Wilson, 28th President of the United States and the Tomb of America’s Known Soldier. Cave Spring A quaint village located just outside of Rome, Cave Spring offers many sites including a natural spring, shopping opportunies and historical sites. Rome Symphony Orchestra Oldest Symphony in the South that hosts regular concerts throughout the year. Roman Holiday 48 passenger excursion boat available for charter to experience Rome’s three rivers with a ecology guide to explain the flora & fauna of Rome’s riverways. Rome Braves Baseball Minor League Class A Affiliate of the Atlanta Braves with games from April - September. Broad Street Shopping District Locally owned shops, anques, restaurants & entertainment in the heart of Historic Downtown Rome. Attractions Georgias Rome ‘
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Oak Hill & the Martha Berry Museum AAA Diamond Rated Attraction. The museum tells the story of Martha Berry, founder of the Berry Schools. Tour her homeplace, the expansive gardens surrounding her estate and the Berry College campus.
Berry College Campus The world’s largest college campus covers 26,000 acres in Rome. The campus includes a variety of architectural styles, including a complex of English Gothic buildings gifted by Henry Ford in 1925.
Chieftains Museum / Major Ridge Home National Trail of Tears Certified Historic Site that was built circa 1800 as the home of Major Ridge, a prominent leader of the Cherokee Nation.
Between the Rivers Historic District The site of Rome’s founding in 1834, a tour of this district includes pre-Civil War homes; history and homes of many leading Romans; and two of Rome’s most significant landmarks: City Clocktower, a towering structure on one of Rome’s seven hills, and the Caplitoline Wolf, a gift to Rome from Italian dictator Mussolini in 1929.
Myrtle Hill Cemetery Founded in 1857, this 7-terraced cemetery has become the burial site for over 20,000 Romans. Myrtle Hill is the burial site of Ellen Axson Wilson, wife of Woodrow Wilson, 28th President of the United States and the Tomb of America’s Known Soldier.
Cave Spring A quaint village located just outside of Rome, Cave Spring offers many sites including a natural spring, shopping opportunities and historical sites.
Rome Symphony Orchestra Oldest Symphony in the South that hosts regular concerts throughout the year.
Roman Holiday 48 passenger excursion boat available for charter to experience Rome’s three rivers with a ecology guide to explain the flora & fauna of Rome’s riverways.
Rome Braves Baseball Minor League Class A Affiliate of the Atlanta Braves with games from April - September.
Broad Street Shopping District Locally owned shops, antiques, restaurants & entertainment in the heart of Historic Downtown Rome.
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Chris CannonDirector of Communication
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Miracle in the Mountains - the story of Martha Berry, the woman who • founded Berry College from a tiny cabin in the woodsThe Old Mill at Berry - The second largest working overshot waterwheel • in the worldMarshall Forest - Georgia’s first National Natural Landmark and only • virgin forest within US city limitsThe home of Major Ridge - Principal chief of the Cherokee Nation who • signed the agreement for the Cherokee throughout the Southern United StatesRome Symphony Orchestra - The Oldest Symphony in the South• Rome Braves - Class A Affiliate of the Atlanta Braves who play April • through SeptemberEllen Axson Wilson - Wife of Woodrow Wilson and the only First Lady • buried in the State of Georgia Most diverse aquatic river system in the entire world contained within • three rivers that converge in downtown Rome: the Oostanuala, Etowah and Coosa rivers. Civil War Heritage - Discover how • Sherman’s March to the Sea actually began in Rome through numerous heritage sitesTrails through Rome: Blue & Gray Trail, Historic Courthouse Corridor, • Chieftains Trail, and the Trail of Tears.Visit www.RomeGeorgia.org for a full listing of annual events that create • engaging feature and news stories.
You’ll find the intersection of Southern heritage and a modern, diverse community in Georgia’s Rome...
where the rivers meet and the mountains begin.
From quaint cafe dining on our historic Broad Street to rediscovering nature on one of the most diverse waterways in the entire world,
Georgia’s Rome offers an unforgettable experience for everyone.
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