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 the City of Thomaston and Upson County. Visitors can discover how a small town made big contributions to Allied victory in World War II. A collaboration between the Thomaston-Upson Archives and the Upson Historical Society, this multi-site exhibit tells the story of the Greatest Generation’s perseverance and courage. Between sites, visitors learn about Thomaston’s role as a major textile producer in providing critical war supplies. Tour the Pettigrew-White-Stamps Home, an early 19th century home remodeled to reflect wartime life and community in the 1940s. Relax in the Greatest Generation Park. Enjoy interpretive panels and relics about 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 pass and map with “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.
