Bartow History Museum: Memories of the Mansion

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Drs. Catherine Lewis and Jennifer Dickey to Speak About Their New Book, Memories of the Mansion: The Story of Georgia’s Governor’s Mansion

March 31, 2016, 7:00 p.m.

Drs. Catherine Lewis and Jennifer Dickey will speak about their new book, Memories of Mansion: The Story of Georgia’s Governor’s Mansion at the Bartow History Museum on March 31 at 7 p.m., with a book signing to follow. Memories of the Mansion focuses on the stories and experiences of Georgia’s first families. Also in attendance will be former First Lady Elizabeth Harris.

Designed by Atlanta architect A. Thomas Bradbury and opened in 1968, the mansion has been home to eight first families (from Lester Maddox to Nathan Deal) and houses a distinguished collection of American art and antiques. Often called “the people’s house,” the mansion is always on display, always serving the public. “Memories of the Mansion” tells the story of the Georgia Governor’s Mansion—what preceded it and how it came to be as well as the stories of the people who have lived and worked here since its opening in 1968.

“All homes have a story to tell, and the Georgia Governor’s Mansion is no exception,” says first lady Sandra Deal. This richly illustrated book not only documents this extraordinary place and the people who have lived and worked here, but it will also help ensure the preservation of this historic resource so that it may continue to serve the state and its people.

Authors Sandra D. Deal, Jennifer W. Dickey and Catherine M. Lewis worked closely with the former first families (Maddox, Carter, Busbee, Harris, Miller, Barnes and Perdue) to capture behind-the-scenes anecdotes of what life was like in the state’s most public-house.

The lecture is free to members and included with the price of admission for not-yet members. For more information on this and other museum programs, call 770-382-3818, ext. 6288 or visit our website at www.bartowhistorymuseum.org.

About the Authors
Sandra Deal is the first lady of Georgia. Jennifer W. Dickey is the coordinator of public history and associate professor of history at Kennesaw State University. Catherine M. Lewis is the assistant vice president of Museums, Archives & Rare Books and a professor of history at Kennesaw State University. The book is published through the University of Georgia Press and in cooperation with the University of Georgia Libraries and Kennesaw State University.

About Bartow History Museum
The Bartow History Museum, located at 4 East Church Street in downtown Cartersville, Georgia, documents the history of northwest Georgia’s Bartow County, spanning more than 200 years since the Cherokee were the area’s primary residents. Artifacts, photographs, documents, and a variety of interactive permanent exhibits tell the story of settlement, Cherokee life and removal, Civil War strife, and lifestyles of years past. The Bartow History Museum also provides a variety of educational opportunities for adults, children, families, and school groups. Our extensive archives and research library contains photographs, documents, newspapers, rare books, genealogy records, oral history interviews, and more. For additional information, visit www.bartowhistorymuseum.org.