Welcome to VisitRoswellGA, a monthly newsletter highlighting the great things happening in the city of Roswell with its Modern Spirit and Southern Soul. Roswell is an oasis of Southern hospitality full of local events, attractions, festivals, restaurants and more. For information regarding leisure activities and tourism in Roswell or the Roswell Visitors Center please visit www.VisitRoswellGA.com
I n this Edition...
Alive in Roswell / Roswell Photographic Society Exhibit / Garden Tours at Barrington Hall / Interview with Ken Davis /  Memorial Day Ceremony / Riverside Sounds Concert / Mother's Day Free Open House / Lavender Festival at Barrington Hall / 19th Annual Flying Colors Butterfly Festival / Sunset Sips / Roswell Tourism Ambassador Program / Historic Heirlooms / Crazy Love Coffeehouse Anniversary / Spring Arts Festival / 2018 Summer Sippin' / Guide to Good Times / Southern Trilogy Pass Giveaway   /  Calendar of Events
 
Alive in Roswell is a monthly free, family-friendly festival held concurrently on Historic Canton Street, Roswell's Historic Town Square, East Alley, and City Hall Grounds. The festival occurs each third Thursday evening (5:00 - 9:00 p.m.) April through October.  

This month Alive in Roswell will be held on Thursday, May 17.
 
The festival features live bands, interactive vendors, kids' games, entertainment, and it enjoys participation from the surrounding boutiques, small businesses and restaurants.

PARKING:  The entire Roswell City Hall and Wells Fargo Bank lots are available for event parking as is the lot at the Southwest quadrant of Mimosa Blvd. and Magnolia Street. There will be free trolley service connecting the venues.
 
 
Roswell Photographic Society Annual Heritage E xhibit

EVENT DETAILS
With more than 400 members, the Roswell Photographic Society is  one of the largest photography clubs in Metro Atlanta. This exhibit celebrates the people, places, events, and everyday life in Roswell, honoring the past and present in order to preserve our history.

Meet the Artist Closing Reception: Wednesday, May 30 at 6:30 PM.
 
Located in the lobby of the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, May 1 - 30. The exhibit is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and during scheduled evening and weekend performances.

Roswell Cultural Arts Center
950 Forrest St, Roswell, GA 30075

Garden Tour Mondays at Barrington Hall

Start your week on the right foot with a free tour of the historic gardens led by a staff horticulturalist. Tours begin at the main house back porch. 
FREENo reservations are necessary. 

Each Monday, May - September 
9:30 a.m. 
535 Barrington Drive
Roswell, GA 30075


Interview with President of RCVB Board of Directors, Ken Davis

What is the purpose of the Roswell Convention & Visitors Bureau?
To serve as a destination marketing organization for the city of Roswell; to increase economic impact to the Roswell community through tourism.

How does the RCVB benefit Roswell's local economy?
From July 2016 - June 2017, the economic impact of tourism in Roswell was over $115 million. This represented direct spending only.  Economist Rupa DeLoach's study showed that for every $1 the Roswell Convention & Visitors Bureau invests in marketing and advertising, $257.36 is spent in the City of Roswell as a direct result.

What are Roswell's unique assets to Georgia's tourism industry?
Roswell is fortunate to have a strong blend of history, nature, arts and culture. Studies show that all three of those components are very attractive to travelers as well as to the quality of life for our residents and local business community.  Over the next year our lodging industry will be stronger than ever with new product opening. Roswell's craft breweries are another component of our tourism options.  We feel the "spirits" industry will continue to grow, attracting more and more visitors to Roswell. 

How can Mimosa Hall help amplify and grow Roswell's existing historic assets?
Mimosa Hall has many possibilities due to the history of the house itself as well as the planned restoration of the Neel Reid gardens.  With many options and feasibilities to consider, Mayor and Council have the difficult job of determining how Mimosa Hall and its grounds will be used. Our CVB is here to give input and to market and promote it as an asset for the tourism program in Roswell.

The Largest  Memorial Day Ceremony

The City of Roswell and Roswell Rotary Club join forces for the largest Memorial Day Ceremony in Georgia, on the grounds of Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill Street. 
Admission is free.
 
10:00 a.m. Displays Open to the Public
10:15 a.m. Pre-Ceremony Music
11:00 a.m. OFFICIAL START OF PROGRAM
Program Includes: Presentation of Colors; National Anthem; Pledge of Allegiance; Invocation; Let We Forget (POW/MIA); Laying of Wreath, Featured Speaker, Benediction, 21-Gun Salute, Taps.
 
After the patriotic ceremony, attendees may enjoy a picnic on the grounds or purchase BBQ, available on site, and listen to a live performance by "The Chuck Nation Band."


The City of Roswell Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs Department will be hosting the 2018 Riverside Sounds Concert Series with support from presenting sponsors Gate City Brewing Company and Carl Black Roswell.  At each concert drinks, food, and dessert will be available to purchase from Gate City Brewing Company, Meating Street Barbeque, and Bruster's Ice Cream. Attendees may also bring their own picnics, chairs, and blankets.
 
For more information, click  here to see the 2018 Artist Lineup.
 
Date: First Saturday of the Month (May-October)
Time: 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
Location: 575 Riverside Road, Roswell, GA 30075
Tickets: FREE
 
Mother's Day Free Open House
Sunday, May 13, from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
 
Roswell's Southern Trilogy Historic House Museums will be open for free visits this Mother's Day. Visitors are asked to bring a non-perishable food item or canned good, which will be donated to North Fulton Charities. For additional information, please contact each historic house museum directly.


The Southern Trilogy Historic House Museums are owned and operated
by the City of Roswell, Georgia.
Barrington Hall
535 Barrington Drive
Roswell, GA 30075
770-640-3855
 
Bulloch Hall
180 Bulloch Avenue
Roswell, GA 30075
770-992-1731
 
Smith Plantation
935 Alpharetta Street
Roswell, GA 30075
770-641-3978

8th Annual Lavender Festival at Barrington Hall
This event was inspired by Barrington Hall's own lavender queen, Evelyn Simpson, a descendant of Barrington King. Celebrate the many ways to use and enjoy lavender.

Demonstrations, children's activities, antiques, vendors, food samples, music and more surprises fill the day.

Date:  June 9 
Time:  10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
FREE!  Click here for more information.

Butterfly encounters and  r eleases, along with special s ale of p lants that will attract butterflies to your garden.

June 2: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
June 3: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
9135 Willeo Road
www.chattnaturecenter.org
Sunset Sips
This laid back, family-friendly event is not to be missed.

Chattahoochee Nature Center grounds (127 acres and 30 species of wildlife) will be open for you to explore. Grab your family and friends and head over for live local music (check the website for the bands), cash bar, and feel free to bring a picnic dinner! Mark your calendars for the series along with a special performance on July 5. Sunset Sips is included with General Admission and FREE to CNC Members.  
 
Dates : The 2nd & 4th Thursdays June - September
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center

Tourism Ambassadors
Visit Roswell welcomed another group of Tourism Ambassadors on April 13.  We are proud to say that 56 individuals have now completed the training.

To find out how to be a part of this exciting day, call 770-640-3253 or click here for more details. 
 
April 2018 class of  Tourism  Ambassadors visiting local attractions   

Historic Heirlooms
May 13 - August 31, 2018

A wedding day is a bride's special day, but what makes it even more personal are the sentimental heirlooms that are incorporated for her celebration. An heirloom that belongs to a beloved grandmother being passed down through generations makes any occasion memorable by paying tribute to a loved one.
 
Bulloch Hall and the Roswell Historical Society will hold an exhibition of historic wedding dresses throughout the elegant rooms of Bulloch Hall. Come see the cherished heirlooms that have been treasured through generations. The beautiful tribute gowns on display are from the mid-nineteenth century through the mid-twentieth century. 

Crazy Love Coffee House Celebrates One Year Anniversary  May 23

Be sure to check their Facebook page for updates of the festivities and their new menu items.


Get Ready for the 2018 
June 1 through July 31, 2018!

Over 40 restaurants will present an amazing line up of great sips. 


Roswell CVB releases the
Guide to Good Times  

This annual tourism publication is a joint project with Local Life Publishing.   Print version will be available at the Roswell Visitors Center and utilized in their promotions to attract visitors to Roswell.  


Newsletter Giveaway

Click here to be eligible to receive Two Trilogy Passes; each pass allows admission to all three Southern Trilogy Historic House Museums.


Mark Your Calendar - May 2018

There is so much going on that we can't possibly list all the fun happenings. 
Click here for the calendar of events and more information.

A Few Reasons to Stop by Roswell Visitors Center:
* Receive personalized services from friendly staff who know Roswell
(after all, it's their home)
Enjoy a short video highlighting things to see and do
* Maximize your itinerary with helpful suggestions
* Choose from a wide selection of brochures, guides and printed materials
* Maps and Directions
* Snap a photo with our Visit Roswell Photo Frame
* Browse the exhibits of Roswell's early textile mills
* Enjoy Southern Hospitality at its finest
 
For questions on what Roswell has to offer, please feel free to contact the Visitors Center. 

Roswell Visitors Center
617 Atlanta Street, Roswell, GA 30075
770-640-3253 or 800-776-7935