Dedication of Museum at Historic Outdoor Pool in Warm Springs

On Saturday, October 22, the long-awaited celebration of the museum at the historic outdoor pool at Warm Springs, Georgia - dedicated to the memory of Ann Henderson Johnson, our first female District Governor (1998-99) - took place.

The museum not only tells the story of Warm Springs and Polio treatment, but it also tells the story of the quest to eradicate Polio from the face of the earth.

Many Rotarians and Rotary Clubs donated to the museum's refurbishing and Adopt a Cottage Program - all in the name of PDG Ann.

The existing museum at the pool had not been refurbished in approximately 25 years. Rotary used funds raised for paint, carpet, new lighting, new signage, and new exhibit cases. The museum at the pool is now dedicated to District Governor Ann’s memory, and a fitting display case has her Rotary memorabilia. Many Rotarians and Rotary Clubs also donated money in Ann’s memory to the Adopt a Cottage program at Roosevelt Warm Springs.