Rome Area History Center Debuts WWII
Commemorative Exhibit: “Over Here and Over There”

ROME, GA – The Rome Area History Center is proud to
announce a new traveling exhibition, “Over Here and Over There:
Georgia and Georgians in World War II,” is now open. This exhibit
marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and highlights
Georgia’s profound contributions to the war effort—both on the
battlefield and the home front.

Developed in collaboration with the Bandy Heritage Center for Northwest
Georgia at Dalton State College and the Northeast Georgia History Center
at Brenau University, this exhibit brings to life the experiences of
Georgians during one of the most pivotal periods in modern history.

Through compelling text panels, visitors will gain insight into the
causes, course, and consequences of the war, as well as the sacrifices
and resilience of Georgia’s citizens. The exhibit also features
detailed scale models of WWII-era vehicles and battle scenes, offering a
vivid representation of the conflict’s machinery and environments.

The exhibition will be on display at the Rome Area History Center,
located at 305 Broad Street, Rome, GA, and will run through June 28,
2025. The exhibit is free and open to the public, with visiting hours
from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

First launched in January 2013, “Over Here and Over There” has
traveled to historic sites across the state, including the North Georgia
History Center, Roosevelt’s Little White House State Park, and Fort
Oglethorpe’s 6th Cavalry Museum. Now, Rome has the opportunity to
experience this important and moving tribute to Georgia’s WWII legacy.