Christmas at Chieftains 2011

  • November 18, 2011
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Old Fashioned ChristmasIf you want the feeling of a truly old fashioned Christmas, visit the Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home in Rome, Georgia to see their display of Christmas decor from Major Ridge’s time, the Civil War era, Victorian era, and the 1930s, 40s, and 50s. It is fascinating to see the changes from one period of time to another. A display of toys from different periods will also be on display for your enjoyment.

This exhibit will be on display from December 2, 2011 through January 14, 2012. The museum hours are Wednesdays through Saturdays 10 AM to 5 PM. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors, and $2 for students. For more information, call 706-291-9494.

Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home
501 Riverside Parkway
Rome, Georgia

2011 Chiaha Harvest Fair

  • October 19, 2011
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Visit Ridge Ferry Park in Rome, Georgia for the 47th annual Chiaha Harvest Fair on October 22 and 23, 2011. Over 120 artists will be there with many craft demonstrations being held throughout the weekend. Enjoy the continuous live entertainment while you are nibbling on some of the tasty Southern cooking and sipping some hot apple cider. Bring the kids for some fun art activities. Go to chiaha.org to get coloring sheets for your children to color. Bring them along to the festival for free admission for your children.

The festival will be open from 10 AM to 5 PM both Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for students and seniors, $1 for children under 12.

This great event is being sponsored by the Chiaha Guild of Arts and Crafts. All proceeds from the festival will help benefit art education in the Rome/Floyd County area. Call 706-235-4542 for more information.

Ridge Ferry Park
282 Riverside Parkway
Rome, GA

2011 John Wisdom Wagon Train/Trail Ride

  • October 7, 2011
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Rome, Georgia is celebrating the Civil War hero John Wisdom on October 15, 2011 with the 32nd annual John Wisdom Wagon Train/Trail Ride. The ride begins at Coosa Valley Fairgrounds at 8:30 AM and will make a 23 mile travel to Shannon, Georgia.

In 1863, mail carrier John Wisdom rode many hours from Gadsden, Alabama to Rome to warn them of an impending attack by Union troops during the Civil War. Thanks to his efforts, Rome’s militia gathered together to reinforce the town from attack and soon, unbeknownst to John,  confederate soldiers, led by Nathan Bedford Forrest, came and captured the Union troops. This ride is to commemorate his heroic act.

Tickets are available at the main entrance. $10 for adults, $5 for students under 12. Coggins papers must be shown in order to participate.

A Cowboy Dance featuring the Backwater Band will be held at 8 PM at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds. Tickets for the dance are $5.

Camping will be allowed at the fairgrounds on Friday and Saturday night. The camp sites open at 12 noon on Friday. For more information, call 706-295-5576.

Coosa Valley Fairgrounds
1400 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Rome, GA

Lecture – Trail of Tears

  • October 7, 2011
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Visit the Chieftains Museum-Major Ridge Home in Rome, Georgia on October 13, 2011 at 7:30 PM for a lecture by Brian Hicks, author of a new book, “Toward the Setting Sun”. This book was written about Major Ridge, John Ross, Andrew Jackson, and the Trail of Tears and Brian Hicks will be discussing the book.

Books will be available for purchase and the author will be on hand to sign them. If you are a Chieftain member, you can enjoy a reception with the author at the Grizzard Center prior to the lecture .

Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors 62+, $2 for children and students, Free for Chieftain members. For more information, call 706-291-9494.

Chieftain Museum-Major Ridge Home
501 Riverside Parkway
Rome, Georgia

Charlotte’s Web

  • August 26, 2011
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See Rome Little Theater’s live play of Charlotte’s Web at the historic DeSoto Theater in Rome, Georgia opening on August 26, 2011. This show was adapted by Joseph Robinette from the book by E.B. White. It is being directed by Wayne Jones and Angela Jones.

The show will run August 26, 27, 28, and September 2, 3, 4. Show times are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM. Sunday matinees at 2:30 PM. Tickets purchased in advance are $12 for adults, $10 for students and seniors. On the day of the show, tickets are $13 for adults, $11 for students and seniors. For more information, call 706-295-7171.

Historic DeSoto Theater
530 Broad St.
Rome, GA

Gary Tillman Memorial Road Race

  • August 10, 2011
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Take part in the Gary Tillman Memorial Clocktower 5K Road Race and 2 mile Health Walk in Rome, Georgia on August 20, 2011 beginning at 8 AM. The race headquarters is at Heritage Park behind the Levee on 2nd Avenue. The race will be run through downtown Rome. Register on race day from 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM and all events are $25.

The 5K race will be chip timed and awards will be given for 1st place in Overall, Masters, and Grand Masters for male and female. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places will be awarded for each age group.

Spend the afternoon enjoying the shops, restaurants, and the sidewalk sale being held after the race by the downtown merchants in downtown Rome. Head to Heritage Park at 6 PM for River Revelry and have some fun, food, and music. For more information, call 706-235-3035.

Proceeds from the race will benefit The Exchange Club Family Resource Center for the prevention of child abuse.

22nd Annual Running Water Powwow

  • July 25, 2011
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Native American DancerCome on out to Ridge Ferry Park in Rome, Georgia on September 3 and 4, 2011 for the 22nd Annual Running Water Powwow – Cherokee Homecoming and Ripe Corn Festival.

Native American Indians gather from North, South and Central America to dance and sing to several drum groups and to compete with each other in the dance arena. Over 50 arts and crafts and food booths will be set up selling or demonstrating the crafts they make. Primitive skills will be demonstrated in Bow and Arrow making, Hide Tanning, Flute making, Corn Shuck Doll making, and a Teepee display. There will be Native American Storytelling by Fred Bradley and musical entertainment during the breaks by Dave “White Wolf”, Charlie Wayne and Vickie Hutto.
Competition and Exhibition Dancing with over 125 dancers dressed in full regalia.
The Grand Entry, the parade of all dancers into the arena to begin the dancing, will be at 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm on Saturday and at 1:00 pm on Sunday.

 Hours: Saturday, September 3rd from 10 AM to 10 PM. Sunday September 4th 10 AM to 6 PM.Native American Dancing

Admission: $ 7 for adults, Children 12 & under and Seniors 65 & over are FREE.

The festival is sponsored by the Native American Preservation Association of Georgia, Inc. For more information, call Frank Blair, 706-509-8119, Ann Cook, 706-777-8763, or Gertrude Dobson 706-629-0057. On September 2nd, 3rd and 4th call 706-346-6135 for info.

Ridge Ferry Park is located at:
282 Riverside Parkway
Rome, GA

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