Where: The Forum

Price: Children $13.00, Adults $18.00

Description: 2009-2010 Fly Racing Indoor Stadium Cross

Contact: 706-291-5281

http://rpmsportsonline.com/

Where: Ellijay Lions Club Fairgrounds

Price: $5 Adults | Children 10 & under are free

Description: The Ellijay Lions Club, the Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce, the cities of Ellijay and East Ellijay, and Gilmer County invite everyone to come and enjoy the 38th year of the Georgia Apple Festival. There are over 300 vendors with handmade, hand-crafted items, as well as many on-site demonstrations of how selected types of crafts are made. This year promises many new crafts as well as favorites from past festivals. There is a parade and antique car show each year. The antique car show is held at the Civic Center on October 10th. The parade is on the second Saturday, October 17th and begins at 10 A.M.

Contact: 706-636-4500

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Where: Coosa Valley Fairgrounds

Price: Various, go to website

Description: The Coosa Valley Fair marks the beginning of Fall for the residents of the Coosa Valley including Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama. Known as Fall’s Finest Festival, the Fair has been sponsored by the Rome Exchange Club continuously since its founding in 1949. Continuing the trends set in recent years, if the weather cooperates, the Fair will be attended by 80,000 raving fans during it’s 5 day run, October 6 through October 10, 2009.

Contact: (706) 291-9951

Website: http://www.coosavalleyfair.com

“The story of the Clocktower begins with Mr. James Noble, Sr. of Cornwall, England, who had moved his family of six sons and several daughters, from Reading, Pennsylvania to Georgia’s Rome. He purchased property along the banks of the Etowah River in downtown Rome and built an immense foundry and machine works. Here, he and his sons manufactured steam engines and other articles of iron and steel. When the South seceded from the Union, the Noble Foundry converted a large share of its production to cannon for the Confederacy. This activity became known to Federal forces which led to the occupation of Rome in 1864. Months later, General Sherman ordered the evacuation of Federal troops, the Noble Foundry destroyed, and most of the downtown area destroyed by fire.” – romega.us

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305 Broad St, Rome, GA‎

706-235-8051

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Description

As a vital center for local historical research the Rome Area History Museum is appropriately located on Broad Street in the heart of Historic Downtown Rome, Georgia.  The Museum was established in 1996 to promote an understanding of our shared past, to enrich our lives, and to inspire a stronger sense of community.  The museum strives to achieve this goal through preserving, interpreting, and exhibiting collections portraying the history of Rome and the surrounding area. Thousands of visitors young and old have taken advantage of the programs and exhibits at the Rome Area History Museum. The permanent exhibits create a walk through time starting with the Native Americans and early settlers, through the Civil War, and then the development of Rome’s culture, life-ways, and industries.  Original documents such as maps, blueprints, photos, personal letters, and business records provide primary sources that paint a picture of Rome’s history.  The archives house photographs, books, and manuscripts pertaining to the Northwest Georgia region.

The Museum is closed on the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving Day and the day after, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day so that our staff can be with their families. 

The Museum is open on Memorial Day to host the Downtown observances.  We also stay open late on May 18th to celebrate International Museum Day.  Admission is free on these two days.

The Museum Store is open whenever the Museum is open.  There is no charge to enter the Museum Store.  The Museum Archives are currently open by appointment.

Free Days:

• First Fridays-Free Admission to College Students and Staff with Current ID
• Second Wednesdays-Bring a recent church bulletin and receive free admission
• Second Thursdays-Senior Citizen Day. Any-one age 60 and over receives free admission
• Third Wednesdays-All those residing in As-sisted Living or Retirement Homes receive free admission to the museum