Authors To Discuss History, Life Inside Governor's Mansion

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CARTERSVILLE, GA – Drs. Catherine Lewis and Jennifer Dickey will speak about their new book, "Memories of Mansion: The Story of Georgia’s Governor’s Mansion," during a lecture series set for March 31 at the Bartow History Museum.

The discussion, which will also include a book signing, will take place at 7 p.m. at the museum, which is located at 13 North Wall Street in Cartersville.

"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 open to the public.

“Memories of the Mansion” tells the story of the People's House, including what preceded it and how it came to be as well as the stories of the people who have lived and nworked here since its opening in 1968.

“All homes have a story to tell, and the Georgia Governor’s Mansion is no exception,” said Georgia 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 former first families of 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.

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