First Sunday Lecture: Double Quick and Bayonets Fixed: The Archaeology of the 1864 Battle of Ruff's Mill

Many thanks to Rita Elliott of The LAMAR Institute, Inc. for the fascinating film and lecture about the recent archaeological survey of Ruff's Mill. The Smyrna Historical Society and the Friends of the Concord Covered Bridge Historic District were also instrumental in getting the word out about this fabulous event. Thanks for coming, everybody!

First Sunday Lecture Description

“Double Quick and Bayonets Fixed: The Archaeology of the 1864 Battle of Ruff's Mill”

Sunday, May 1, 2022

3:00-4:00 p.m.

Smyrna Public Library, Meeting Room

Speaker: Rita Elliott, The LAMAR Institute

May is Georgia Archaeology Month. Be the first to see the film premiere about the 1864 Battle of Ruff's Mill, a linchpin Civil War battle in the fall of Atlanta. Learn about how archaeologists located the battlefield in Cobb County in a presentation following the film. Ask panelists questions about the film and archaeological project. [The views and conclusions are those of the authors and should not be interpreted as representing the opinions or policies of the National Park Service.]

Rita Elliott is the Education Coordinator and a Research Associate with The LAMAR Institute. She holds an M.A. in Maritime History and Underwater Research. She is an archaeologist and outreach specialist with over 30 years of archaeological experience in 14 states, 3 U.S. territories, and several countries.

Free admission. Light refreshments will be served.

The Sunday Lecture series is sponsored by the Friends of Smyrna Library. This lecture is co-sponsored by the Smyrna Historical Society and the Concord Covered Bridge Historic District.