Bartow History Museum: An Appalachian Reminiscence

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Local author discusses his Appalachian childhood
 
The Bartow History Museum welcomes local author, Ben Garrison, to the upcoming Lunch & Learn program on Wednesday, July 15, 2015.  Garrison’s book, Sugar in the Gourd: An Appalachian Reminiscence, gives a glimpse into Appalachian culture as he details his life growing up in the North Carolina mountains. 

Garrison was one of nine children who grew up on a 40 acre hardscrabble farm in rural North Carolina.  He and his family used horses and hand tools and grew their own food.  Sugar in the Gourd is an inspiring and often tender chronicle of growing up in the Appalachian Mountains during the 1930's, 40's, and 50's. It's pure Americana. The author describes things that are forever lost, but which should be passed on, and definitely not be forgotten. 

Lunch & Learn will take place on July15, at noon.  Guests are invited to bring a lunch and the doors will open at 11:45 a.m.    The Bartow History Museum is located at 4 E. Church Street in downtown Cartersville.  The lecture is free to members and included with the price of admission for not-yet members.  For more information on this and other BHM programs, call 770-382-3818, ext. 6288 or visit our website at www.bartowhistorymuseum.org.