Name: Lunch & Learn: Golddiggers, Generals, and Tightrope Walkers: Georgia’s Geology and History Uncovered
Start: 2025-08-20T12:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-08-20T13:00:00-04:00
Location: 4 E Church St, Cartersville, GA, United States, Georgia 30120

$Lunch & Learn: Golddiggers, Generals, and Tightrope Walkers: Georgia\u2019s Geology and History Uncovered$

Join us for a fascinating presentation by Dr. Bill Witherspoon, geologist and co-author of Roadside Geology of Georgia. In his talk, Golddiggers, Generals, and Tightrope Walkers: Three Georgia Geology Tales, Dr. Witherspoon uses engaging visuals to reveal how Georgia’s landscape has shaped its history.
Discover how ancient geological forces created the gold deposits that sparked America’s first gold rush, setting the stage for the ’29ers and later the California ’49ers.
Learn how the terrain of northwest Georgia influenced Civil War strategy, from key railways to natural defenses.
Marvel at the story of Tallulah Gorge, a dramatic geological formation known for its origins - and for the daring tightrope walkers it has drawn.
About Dr. Bill Witherspoon
Dr. Witherspoon has led over 100 geology walks and talks across Georgia. He co-authored Roadside Geology of Georgia with Dr. Pamela J.W. Gore and brings a diverse background that includes university-level teaching, petroleum work, software development, and nearly two decades as a K-12 geology educator.
Admission:
Free for museum members
$9 for non-members