Sunday Lecture Presented: Regina Rambo Benson - Marietta’s Lady of Firsts

Thank you to Christa McCay of the Marietta History Center for the engaging and informative lecture on Sunday, March 5, about Regina Rambo Benson. And thank you to all the Rambo cousins who attended as well! What a fun afternoon.

Lecture Summary:

Marietta History Center’s Collections Manager, Christa McCay discussed the life of Marietta’s Regina Rambo Benson. Mrs. Benson was an early supporter of women’s equality and was one of the few women to drive a car in the 1910 Georgia Good Roads Tour. She ran for political office during the 1930s when few women did. Learn about a true legend and inspiration to many!

Presenter:  Christa McCay holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and a Masters’ Degree in Heritage Preservation with an emphasis in Public History from Georgia State University. She monitors and maintains the City of Marietta’s entire collection of historical artifacts.  Christa has presented at state, regional and national conferences about her work with the collection.  She has been recently awarded with the Georgia Museum Professional of the Year from the Georgia Association of Museums.  

The Sunday Lecture series is sponsored by the Friends of Smyrna Library.