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The Marietta Gone with the Wind Museum

472 Powder Springs St SW, Marietta, GA 30064, United States

The Marietta Gone with the Wind Museum is one of the most indelible symbols of Georgia and its rich history.

The Marietta Gone with the Wind Museum is located in downtown Marietta, just a short distance from Interstate 75. It tells the story of Margaret Mitchell’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “Gone With The Wind” as well as life during slavery days and Reconstruction following the Civil War. After touring through gallery space that illustrates these periods, visitors can watch an audio visual presentation about how Mitchell's manuscript was turned into America's favorite movie epic starring Clark Gable & Vivien Leigh. Afterwards they'll have time to visit our gift shop where every item has been hand selected by museum staff members who are passionate about telling this incredible part of American history.

The Marietta Gone with the Wind Museum is one of the most indelible symbols of Georgia and its rich history. In addition to exhibits about America's favorite novel, visitors can see how life during slavery days was like and learn more about Reconstruction following the Civil War. After touring through gallery space that illustrates these periods, visitors will have time to visit our gift shop where every item has been hand selected by museum staff members who are passionate about telling this incredible part of American history. The Marietta Gone with the Wind Museum tells a story many Americans know well—Margaret Mitchell’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “Gone With The Wind”—as well as life during slavery days and Reconstruction following the Civil War.

Highlights of the museum:

• The original Bengali honeymoon gown worn by Vivien Leigh in the film as Scarlett O'Hara.
• Several personal volumes of Margaret Mitchell's novel.
• An educational display honoring the African-American members of the cast.
• Rare publicity and press books, as well as costume pieces and contracts.
• Ona Munson, who played Belle Watling in the film, wrote her own script.
• Foreign film posters, premiere programs, conceptual artworks, advertisements, and items and collectibles are among the promotional items.

Facts About The Marietta Gone with the Wind Museum:

• The Museum was founded in 1993.
• It is located at the intersection of Highway 41 and I75, just north of Atlanta near Kennesaw State University.
• A bronze sculpture on display outside depicts a scene from Gone with the Wind, when Rhett Butler goes to Tara to retrieve Scarlett O'Hara's belongings before she leaves for her honeymoon.
• There are 16 permanent exhibits inside as well as rotating temporary ones that showcase different aspects of Georgian culture such as textiles or theater costumes associated with Southern films like “Gone With The Wind” and others. In addition there are several special events held throughout the year, including an annual commemoration ceremony for Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest on July 13th.
• The Museum is also home to the only authenticated copy of Margaret Mitchell's original typed manuscript for Gone with the Wind.
• There are two theaters in which visitors can watch film clips and documentaries about Georgia, as well as a reference library and gift shop on site.

The Marietta Gone with the Wind Museum has a wide range of exhibits, including an expansive collection of costumes from the 1939 film and rare memorabilia. If you want to learn more about one of America’s most beloved novels or see some authentic pieces from Hollywood history, come visit us today! We have plenty for all ages – even adults who are fans of this classic will enjoy themselves here. For those that might be wondering how we can help them preserve their memories in time, contact our staff for details on how we can work together. You never know what treasures await when you take a trip through memory lane at the Marietta Gone with the Wind Museum!