The Saving Tara Project has never been an exclusive club for myself and my friends to go and “commune” with the most iconic movie set of all times. From the beginning this has been about getting out the word that the Tara façade still exists and providing a way for folks around the world to come and see it. As I have explained before, I am the only guide … [Read more...]

With the news of the death of another child actor from the 1920’s maybe it’s time I broached the subject of who will be the last surviving actor from Gone with the Wind. No, everyone has not passed away and hopefully they will continue to be blessed with good health and see many more days amongst their family, friends, and the public who still appreciate … [Read more...]

….The morning of September 1, 1864 found the Confederate Army under General Hardee entrenched in the little town of Jonesboro in a last ditch attempt to block the Union soldiers from the last rail line into Atlanta. During the night (the confused) Confederate General Hood had ordered half of the southerners to move north up the tracks toward Atlanta and so … [Read more...]

...So after, “hearing the trains coming into Atlanta from Jonesboro”, General Sherman knew that his next movie would have to be sending a portion of his army to the south side of town to cut off the last supply line. And if he played his cards right, capturing the Confederate Army that was encamped from Atlanta to Jonesboro. The first 25,000 Union … [Read more...]