Symposium to feature story of John Wisdom

ROME, GA. – The Rome & Floyd County Civil War Symposium Series will highlight the epic saga of John Wisdom and Emma Sampson on Monday, May 2 at the Rome – Floyd Public Library.

Mike McDougald, known in Rome for his extensive experience in broadcasting and radio, will be the featured presenter. McDougald was a founder of Heritage Holidays and the John Wisdom Wagon Train.

The series is sponsored by the Greater Rome Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Rome - Floyd Public Library.

The presentation will feature an overview of May 2-4, 1863 and how John Wisdom, known as the Paul Revere of the South, courageously saved the city of Rome. Wisdom rode from Gadsden, Ala. to Rome to warn the citizens of Union troops in route. As the story is told, a photo presentation will show the modern location of the historical sites.

McDougald has produced a CD covering the events of May 3, 1863 in the style of modern radio titled "The Ride of John Wisdom." McDougald will sign copies of the CD and will be available for purchase. All proceeds from the sale of the CD benefit the Rome - Floyd County Library and the Rome Area History Museum.

The symposium will begin at 6:30pm in the Coosa and Etowah rooms. The symposium is free and open to the public; no tickets necessary.

Visit www.TheCivilWarInRome.org or contact the Rome – Floyd Visitor Center at (800) 444-1834 or (706) 295-5576 for more information on this event and the full Rome & Floyd County Civil War commemoration calendar.

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Attachments
Photo of Mike McDougald.
Biography of Mike McDougald.

About the Greater Rome Convention & Visitors Bureau
The Greater Rome Convention & Visitors Bureau (GRCVB) is the Destination Marketing Organization serving Rome and Floyd County, Georgia. Founded in 1975, the GRCVB’s mission is to strengthen the economic fabric of the community through tourism development. The GRCVB operates the Rome / Floyd County Visitor Center and Last Stop Gift Shop located at 402 Civic Center Drive. The center and gift shop are open Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Georgia’s Rome features many attractions of interest including Berry College, Oak Hill & the Martha Berry Museum, Chieftains Museum, Myrtle Hill Cemetery, Rome Braves baseball, numerous Civil War sites and a charming Victorian downtown. Rome is also the site of the NAIA Football National Championship as well as numerous tournaments and annual events.

For information on Georgia’s Rome and Floyd County, contact the Greater Rome Convention & Visitors Bureau at 706-295-5576 or 800-444-1834. Visit online at www.romegeorgia.org.

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Symposium to feature story of John Wisdom

The Rome & Floyd County Civil War Symposium Series will highlight the epic saga of John Wisdom and Emma Sampson on Monday at the Rome – Floyd Public Library. Mike McDougald, founder of Heritage Holidays and the John Wisdom Wagon Train, will be the featured presenter. The presentation will feature a overview of May 2-4, 1863 and how John Wisdom, known as the Paul Revere of the South, courageously saved the city of Rome. The symposium will begin at 6:30pm in the Coosa and Etowah rooms. The symposium is free and open to the public; no tickets necessary. Visit www.TheCivilWarInRome.org or contact the Rome – Floyd Visitor Center at (800) 444-1834 or (706) 295-5576 for more information.
GRCVB Contact:
Chris Cannon, Director of Communication
706.295.5576 office or 706.252.6615 cell
chris@romegeorgia.org
www.romegeorgia.org