This summer I decided that I would re-read "Gone With The Wind" because I haven't read it in it's entirety since I was 16 years old.  Like most Southern girls, I watched the movie as a child and imagined myself being the beautiful and bold Scarlett O'Hara and I dreamed of being swept away by the brave and dashing Rhett Butler.  I even have the movie poster proudly displayed  in the rec room in my home and  the image of Rhett and Scarlett with Atlanta burning in the background still evokes a strong feeling of wonder and romance mixed with sadness.  

I've met several non-Southerners (aka: Yankees) that have not read the book or even seen the movie and they don't really understand what all the fuss is about....but I highly recommend reading the book whether you are a Southerner by birth or if you were just smart enough to move here when you got the chance!  I'm actually about halfway through the book now and I find it interesting that, as an adult, I have an even greater appreciation for it.  I think it's because I can relate to the many different characters, the story, the history, the war, and the great loss even more now than I did when I was younger because of my own life experiences.

 

So when I came across an advertisement for the Scarlett on the Square Museum and the Star Spangled Scarlett Weekend I was, of course, intrigued!  I contacted Connie Sutherland at the Museum to find out more information.  Unfortunately, I'll be out of town over the holiday weekend....but I wanted to pass this information along to all of you who may be GWTW fans as well.  There are so many things going on including a trivia breakfast at the Marietta Country Club, an auction of memoribilia, a 1940's Hollywood Canteen inspired dance in the ballroom at the HIlton, a fashion show, the Rhett Butler Show Truck, and to top it all off.....appearances by 5 of the original cast members from the movie!  Click here for a complete description of all of the weekend events.

 

The 3 day event begins July 4th and you can find out how to purchase tickets to all or some of the events by contacting  Connie Sutherland at 770-794-5145 or email Csutherland@mariettaga.gov.  Reservations are now being accepted. You can also find more information on their website gwtwmarietta.com.

 

Also, be sure to look for the GWTW cast members on the new Marietta Trolley in Marietta's Annual "Let Freedom Ring" Fourth of July Parade! 

 

      

Ann Rutherford as Carreen O'Hara                            Fred Crane as Brent Tarleton  

 

 

               Mickey Kuhn as Beau Wilkes

 

   

                      Patrick Curtis as Baby Beau                       Cammie King Conlon as Bonnie Blue Butler