July 10, 2024 – The Georgia World War II Heritage Trail recently announced that “Thomaston Goes to War” has joined the original ten Trail Partners. The newest Partner is in the City of Thomaston and Upson County. Visitors can discover how one small town made big contributions to gain a World War II Allied victory. This multi-site display is a collaboration between the Thomaston-Upson Archives and Upson Historical Society. It tells the story of the endurance and mettle of the Greatest Generation. Between the sites, visitors will discover Thomaston’s role as a major textile producer in providing critical war supplies. Tour the Pettigrew-White-Stamps Home, an early nineteenth century home, transformed to reflect life and community during the 1940’s wartime. Relax in the “Greatest Generation” Park. Enjoy interpretive panels and relics on those who survived the Great Depression and fought for our freedom in World War II.
The Trail has also launched a new website at www.georgiawwiitrail.org. The updated website includes an events calendar, an updated Trail passport and map that features Thomaston Goes to War, separate pages for each Trail Partner with a photo gallery, and a link to the new online store with a selection of Trail merchandise.
Southern states were critical to the war effort during 1941-1945, and none more so than Georgia. Over 300,000 Georgians served in the military, and thousands of civilians worked in rapidly expanding defense industries. Discover Georgia’s legacy of inspiring wartime stories at the 11 sites across the state that make up the Georgia World War II Heritage Trail.
“As the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force says”, noted Ed Coleman, Chair Georgia WWII Heritage Trail, “They saved the World. We save their stories.” Learn more by visiting www.georgiawwiitrail.org and plan a trip to see one of our Trail Partners. Nowhere in Georgia is more than two hours from a Georgia WWII Heritage Trail site. See you on the Trail.