The Visit Roswell Convention & Visitors Bureau wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving!

The staff of the Visit Roswell Convention & Visitors Bureau would like to say thank you to the numerous visitors who have experienced Roswell’s modern spirit and Southern Soul. 

Since January of this year, our Visitor Information Specialists welcomed people from 31 countries and 46 states as well as Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico.

Here's a reminder of just Some of the FUN & FREE things for the entire family.

Old Mill Park Interpretive Trail:  Hike the Old Mill Park Interpretive Trail to see the Vickery Creek Waterfall and the beautiful Covered Pedestrian Bridge.  95 Mill View Avenue

Chattahoochee River Fun: On the northern banks of the Chattahoochee River, enjoy Azalea Park, Riverside Park and Don White Park which provide picnic areas, playgrounds, boat ramps, bike paths and multi-purpose trails, fishing, an outdoor fitness station, and more.  Access the newest section of the extended boardwalk along the River on Azalea Drive. Parking at Azalea Park, 203 Azalea Drive

Serenity Garden: Visit the Serenity Garden located in Roswell Area Park.  Along with a variety of plants you’ll find water features and artwork, encouraging visitors to relax, reflect and momentarily escape the hectic pace of life. 10495 Woodstock Road

First Friday ArtWalk captures the vibe of Roswell’s arts scene. As you visit the galleries, you’ll find contemporary geocubist art to sculpture, folk art, modern landscapes and an array of colorful paintings. www.roswellartdistrict.com

Roswell Cherokee Memorial located in Riverside Park.  Nine boulders along the river tell the story of the Cherokee who were forced to leave on the Trail of Tears.

575 Riverside Road

For additional information on Fun & Free Things to Do or to access a calendar of events www.visitroswellga.com

How well do you know Roswell?

Are the following statements True or False?

Roswell Georgia hosts an annual Alien Festival.
The largest Memorial Day Celebration in Georgia is held in Roswell.
Roswell has a connection to three United States presidents.
During the Civil War, 400 women and children were tried for treason and deported.
Sixteen miles of walking trails wind through the city of Roswell, including a 7-mile linear trail along the Chattahoochee River.
Paranormal Investigators have discovered paranormal activity in many of the old buildings in Roswell.
Confederate Gray, a wool and cotton blend, was manufactured in the Roswell mills during the Civil War.
The antebellum homes in Roswell were not burned during the Civil War.
The Chattahoochee Nature Center is the oldest and largest private non-profit natural science learning center in the Southeast.
After the Confederate soldiers burned the bridge over the Chattahoochee River the Union soldiers discovered that part of the river was shallow enough to walk across as they began their march on Atlanta.
Roswell King, the founder of Roswell, was not a Southerner.
The Chattahoochee River, in Roswell, was the southern boundary of the Cherokee Nation.
The City of Roswell is a “Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly Community” as certified by the League of American Bicyclists.
The Gold Rush in Dahlonega caused Roswell King to discover the Roswell area.
A Frenchman attempted to save the woolen mill during the Civil War by flying a French Flag over the mill and claiming that it was neutral territory.
The 43rd Annual Roswell Arts Festival will be held the third weekend in September.
Nathanial Pratt, the Presbyterian minister, protected the family valuables during the Union occupation of Roswell by sending them to Augusta and Macon without them ever leaving the family home.

Except for the first statement, all of the statements are “True.” Roswell, New Mexico is home to the annual Alien Festival.

Come discover all there is to know about Roswell at the Roswell Visitors Center – 617 Atlanta Street, Roswell, GA 30075. At the Visitors Center, view the free video, learn some more about the Cotton Mills from the new Heritage Center displays and pick up information about walking tours, ghost tours, and historic home tours that will share even more of Roswell’s fun history with you.

There is even a FREE Mill Village walking tour you can download onto your favorite MP3 player www.visitroswellga.com/roswell-mill-village-walking-tour.html

For a self-guided walking tour of the historic district, go to: www.visitroswellga.com/historic-district.html

Bulloch Hall Quilt Show

From March 21-29, Bulloch Hall is hosting The 27th Great American Cover-Up Quilt Show"Recycling Traditions." The house is open during it's normal tour hours (Mon. - Sat., 10 am - 4 pm, Sun., 1-4 pm: house closes at 4 pm, each day) for self-guided tours. Members of Bulloch's Quilt Guild and others have georgeous quilts displayed throughout the house. Quilts are also for sale during this special show.

Everyone seems to be raving about the special "recycled" quilts that are part of this exhibit. Quilters were given one antique quilt block and challenged to create a new quilt that incorporates the anqtique block. What a great recycling idea!