Black History Hike at Sweetwater 

the ruins of the New Manchester Manufacturing Co.

Sweetwater Creek State Park is a peaceful tract of wilderness only minutes from downtown Atlanta. A wooded trail follows the stream to the ruins of the authenic New Manchester Manufacturing Company built by the enslaved.  The company was a textile mill burned during the Civil War.

SPECIAL NOTE:  This year our private tour is not sponsored, which means anyone who wants to go down into the ruins for the private tour will have to pay the $7.00 per person fee.  Should you choose not to go into the ruins, you can still hike the trail.

Meet us at the IHOP parking lot so we can carpool to the park.  Come prepared to drive or be a passenger, and have money to help pay for gas and parking.  Note that FREE State Park parking passes can be checked out at your local library.

Also, you are encouraged to make donations to keep the hikes free with Hartfield's Hikers, OPALs, and the Atlanta African American Adventurers Meetup group. See Paulette or Carolyn with your donation.

As always, wear comfortable shoes and layered clothing. Bring snacks and water.  Weather forecast for Saturday is partly cloudy, with a high of 59, zero chance of rain, and winds WSW at 6 mph...perfect weather for our hike!