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Exclusive for the Rome Area History Museum

The Ride of John Wisdom CD - $9.35

What if radio had been available on May 3rd, 1863?  For sure, John Wisdom would not have needed to make his ride.  A simple announcement on radio would have solved the problem of alerting Rome to the impending danger of a Yankee attack.  But it would be 59 years before radio came on the scene in 1922.  However, this CD, created exclusively for the Rome Area History Museum, supposes that radio was in the area, and dramatically tells the story of what happened that changed history in the area between Rome and Gadsden, Alabama.  It is re-created here just as if local radio stations sent reporters out to "get the story." 

John Wisdom, known locally as "The Paul Revere of the South," rode @70 miles from Gadsden to warn the citizens of Rome of a raid of 2,000 Federal troops in May of 1863.  During his 11 hour ride (mostly at night), he used up five horses (one mule), arriving in the nick of time to save the city (including his mother) and its iron foundry from destruction.  All proceeds from the sale of this dramatic re-creation benefit the Rome Area History Museum.

John Wisdom

For more information or to place an order, call 706-292-9977.

Rome Area History Museum

305 Broad Street, Rome, Georgia 30161

Phone: 706-235-8051   |   Fax: 706-235-6631   |   email: info@romehistorymuseum.com

Last Updated: 05/17/2007