History Seek Saturdays: Mill Village Walking Tour

Walk and learn about the Sloan Street Mill Village area and the importance of the old mill.

This walking tour of Sloan St., Founders’ Cemetery and the surrounding area helps you discover the origins of Roswell through the eyes of the millworkers and Roswell’s working class. You will learn about their origins, working conditions, housing, pay, and more. Your guide will recount the events of July 1864, when nearly 400 women, children and elderly people were arrested, charged with treason and sent north as prisoners of war. This is a fascinating glimpse into the history that made Roswell what it is today. Meet at Historic Town Square.