Posts in ‘Heritage/History’

10 Rome Facts That Will Blow Your Mind

Georgia’s Rome is home to so much rich history and culture and we have a few facts that just might blow your mind!   1. […]

February 19, 2024

Places Honoring Women in Rome

In Rome, Georgia women have helped shape our rich history. Here are the ways that we honor them. Ellen Axson Wilson Memorial at the Town […]

March 26, 2023

Celebrating Black History in Rome

Downtown Rome is best known for unique shopping, eating, and nightlife experiences in Northwest Georgia, but Broad Street and the surrounding area has also been […]

February 13, 2023

‘Stranger Things’ in Rome, Georgia

If you haven’t already heard, the hit Netflix show, Stranger Things, was filmed in beautiful Georgia’s Rome! The series includes popular Rome locations like the Ford Buildings […]

June 9, 2022

9 Ways to Have Fun on a Rainy Day in Rome

Get Creative Discover a rainbow of fun on a raining day at Swerve: Off the Path. Paint your own pottery, mosaics and more. They also […]

December 29, 2021

Rome Area History Museum Invites the Public to February Events

The Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism is pleased to announce several upcoming public events at the Rome Area History Museum to be held this February. […]

January 15, 2020

Then and Now in Rome

Walking in Downtown Rome you can get a sense of the history from the architecture and some of the historic buildings. Here is a closer […]

November 29, 2018

Celebrate Native American History with Georgia’s Rome

November is Native American Heritage Month and Georgia’s Rome has several events that celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, histories and important contributions of Native people. […]

October 29, 2018

5 Reasons Why You Want to Experience the “Where Romans Rest” Tour

As the leaves begin to turn, drifting to the ground and blowing away in the wind, you can feel it in the air. Halloween is […]

September 11, 2018

Famous People From Georgia’s Rome- How Many Do You Know?!

We put together a list of famous people who hail from our beloved Georgia’s Rome! See how many you recognize! Sports Kenneth Pernell Irvin was […]

April 27, 2018