Jonquil City Historical Trail Launches On Sunday, October 15th

The Smyrna Arts & Cultural Council, a by-product of the City’s Strategic Vision Plan, and the City of Smyrna will inaugurate Phase 1 of the city’s long-awaited Jonquil City Historical Trail on Sunday, October 15 at 3 pm with a kickoff reception at the Smyrna Public Library followed by a tour of several of the trails 20 sites. The library is located at 100 Village Green Circle, Smyrna, Georgia 30080.

This unique electronically-accessed historical trail will provide visitors, young and old alike, with both historical images and narratives identifying the chief landmarks in Smyrna’s historic downtown. This information will be available through a city-sponsored online mobile application that can be accessed by cell phones, computers and other electronic devices.

The concept and the historical content of the trail was generated by the SACC History Committee, co-chaired by Smyrna historian William P. Marchione and Architect/Artist Shaun Martin. The mobile app was constructed, funded, and will be maintained by the City of Smyrna.

The long-term objective of the Jonquil City Historical Trail is to integrate history, historic preservation, and the arts through a multi-media celebration of Smyrna’s history. 

All interested persons are cordially invited to attend the inauguration of Smyrna's Jonquil City Historical Trail on Sunday, October 15 at the Smyrna Public Library at 3 pm.  For further information, readers should contact William Marchione at wpmarchione@gmail.com or Shaun Martin at shaunlmartin@gmail.com.