Tallapoosa Ghost Stories: A Walking Tour

11/24/2024

Thanksgiving Confessions ...I'll go first. :)
I don't eat squash casserole!

11/24/2024

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11/21/2024

Hello everyone. So, I am now writing a weekly column for the paper! :) I can't tell you how thankful I am for this opportunity! I hope you will enjoy what I share as I continue seeking history. The article is in today's paper, and of course, here online. Super excited! 🙃

It was a quiet Sunday morning on Dec. 7, 1941, but as the sun rose, the U.S. was plunged into WWII. Japan had bombed Pearl Harbor.

11/20/2024

Reposting per request. :)
Originally posted April 2020

In today's world, parents get texts and alerts from their child's school, concerning the weather, allergies to certain foods, early releases and etc....etc....but not so long ago, this letter went home with every child to every parent, though some might find it hard to fathom.

This is an amazing piece of history documenting the end of segregation in our county and informing Haralson County residents that everyone was free to pick the school of their choice, regardless of race!
This letter is dated 1968 and was apparently sent home every year after The Civil Rights Act had passed in 1964, informing students that 'once again' it was time to "choose your school".

"Your school system's desegregation plan under the Civil Rights Act of 1964, is being continued for the coming school year. The purpose of this act is to eliminate the dual structure of separate schools for children of different races."

"No principal, teacher or other school official is permitted to influence or dissuade anyone from choosing a school where a desegregated education can be obtained".

Zoom in to read. :)

11/19/2024

Nope. 🤪

11/13/2024

Good morning! 👻

11/13/2024

Just a reminder that we do offer private walks at any time of the year! :) If you have a group of 10 or more and would like to walk during this wonderful, fall season, just message Susan here on the page! 👻

11/13/2024

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Hello everyone! We are having a "Christmas Wreath Contest" to ring in the Christmas season! 🌲❄️☃️

Get in the holiday spirit, create your most festive wreath and bring it to the museum, no later than December 7th!

This contest is open to EVERYONE!
All wreaths will be displayed at the museum and one will be our winner!
Our winner will receive FREE admission to the museum for 1 year! 🎅

Let's get creative, think of a fun theme, and let your wreath be showcased at the museum! . :) Remember, our deadline for entries is Dec. 7th!

11/11/2024

Thank you! ♥️

11/10/2024

More pics from our last walk...Saturday 11/09!
We hope you had as much fun as we did! We hope you learned something that you will share with your friends and family. We hope to see you next year! Thank you so much for walking with us! 👻

11/10/2024

A perfect way to spend this sleepy, chilly Sunday.

11/10/2024

Last Walk of the season and what a wonderful walk it was! We finally got some true, fall weather, which added an extra chill to our evening. When you stay in the parking lot for an hour after the tour, talking and sharing more stories, you know it was a great walk!👻 I will post more pics tomorrow. Thank you for walking with us! 👻♥️👻

11/08/2024

I love the architecture of the first free public school in the state of Ga. This photograph always summons all sorts of inspiration! You can find these signs all over town, showing pieces of Tallapoosa's past. How many have you spotted?

11/08/2024

We so enjoyed sharing our history and mystery with this group tonight! It was great to meet you and we love your pics! Thank you for walking with us! 👻