'Ga. Backroads' editor to speak in Cartersville
CARTERSVILLE, Ga. -- The Bartow History Museum is planning a special lunch and learn in honor of the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Chickamauga.
Georgia Backroads magazine editor Dan Roper will speak at the event, which will be held Wednesday, Sept. 18 from noon to 1 p.m.
Roper's talk, "Thunder at Chickamauga," will highlight one of the Civil War's bloodiest battles, which took place Sept. 19-20, 1863. More than 35,000 men were killed, wounded or captured during those two days.
The lunch and learn is free for Bartow History Museum members and include in admission price for non-members. Attendees are welcome to bring their own food beginning at 11:45 a.m.
Bartow History Museum is located at 4 East Church Street in downtown Cartersville. Learn more at bartowhistorymuseum.org.