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Welcome to Americus
and Sumter County...
Due South of Atlanta is Americus,
Georgia. Americus, founded in 1832, was once one of the largest cities in
Georgia. The rail line connecting Savannah to Montgomery ran through
Americus. This rail line has been revitalized with the SAM Shortline
Excursion Train.
The Windsor Hotel is one of the city¹s most famous attractions with its
Victorian splendor. The hotel was built in 1892 for the main purpose of
³catching² tourists on their way to Florida.
Few people realize that the non-profit organization Habitat for
Humanity has its roots in Americus. The Global Village and Discovery
Center is open to visitors curious about the history of Habitat for
Humanity and the types of homes the organization builds around the world.
The Historic Rylander Theater is also a site to see! Originally opened
in 1921, the theater has been renovated for the patrons of the present to
enjoy. Visitors can take in a touring show while enjoying the latest
technology in an old-time vaudeville setting.
The Andersonville Civil War Village and the Andersonville National
Historic Site, home to the National Prisoner of War Museum, are just 10
miles north of Americus. Every year in the fall, the Village of
Andersonville hosts a historic fair with battle reenactments.
Jimmy Carter left his boyhood home of Archery to become the 39th
president. The Jimmy Carter National Historic Site is just 10 miles away
in Plains, Georgia. His former high school has been converted into a
museum and his campaign headquarters a train depot is still there.
Carter¹s boyhood farm is open for tours and visitors may even attend a
Sunday school lesson taught by the former president!
Americus - Sumter
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Conclave
Events
Conclave events are planned at several locations throughout Americus. The
atmosphere you experience on the plains of Southwest Georgia will inspire
you throughout the weekend.
Lodging at the Historic Windsor Hotel offers spacious rooms and will be
at the hub of activity for Saturday evening. Located in the heart of
Downtown Americus, southern hospitality will surround you with shopping,
eateries, and beautiful turn of the century architecture.
The Conclave begins with a Trustees meeting on Friday. Students first
register at the Student Success Center on the campus of Georgia
Southwestern State University (GSW). Here they will meet their host
families for the weekend. All Rotarians are encouraged to join students
on Friday evening for a “formal” welcome and buffet dinner catered at
Convocation Hall (the Storm Dome) of GSW. As the name implies excitement
will be in the air.
Saturday meetings will be held in the conference rooms of the GSW
Student Success Center. Student meetings cover a variety of topics such
as local laws, customs, and courtesies. After lunch served on campus,
students spend the afternoon assembling and rehearsing their entertainment
for the evening. Students, host families, and Rotarians gather Saturday
evening at Windsor Hotel Grand Dining Room for a meal that
is sure to please all! After dinner, the show will begin at the historic
Rylander Theatre, conveniently located two blocks from the Hotel. The
highlight of the evening is uplifting entertainment by the students in
their traditional/native dress.
Sunday morning, the students will meet their rides back home at 9:00
a.m. and begin the exciting year ahead as a GRSP student!
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Georgia Rotary
Student Program 
