GWTW Movies & Memorabilia – 10 Year Celebration

gwtwmuseumThe Marietta Gone With the Wind Museum Celebrates 10th Anniversary in Marietta with special event Movies & Memorabilia Plans are in the works for another annual event at the Marietta Gone With the Wind Museum, Scarlett on the Square.  The weekend is April 19-21, 2013 and special guests who have confirmed their attendance are actress Anne Jeffreys, author Anne Edwards, cast members Patrick Curtis, Greg Giese, and Mickey Kuhn, and Wilbur Kurtz III.  The festivities will include interviews, Q&A’s and autograph signings with the celebrities along with other planned activities.
This year’s fan favorite event in Marietta will offer even more reason to attend the annual celebration.  It will be the anniversary of Dr. Chris Sullivan’s collection making its home in Marietta.  A mere ten years ago in April 2003, Sullivan struck a deal with the City of Marietta to have his collection on display in the old Thomas Warehouse building (c.1875).  The museum has become a mainstay in Marietta and the historic Marietta square, with its popularity growing by leaps and bounds.  In its 10-years in Marietta the museum has seen visitors from more than 75 countries and all 50 states.
Tickets on sale now.  Event details will be available at www.gwtwmarietta.com and on Facebook.  The museum, which houses an originalRHETT collection of memorabilia such as the bengaline gown worn by Vivien Leigh in the film is open Mon-Sat, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., closed Sundays and major winter holidays.  770-794-5576.  The Museum is located at 18 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta, 30064 (on the Square).