Peter Bonner's
History that Won't Wash off!
Peter Bonner
"History doesn't have to be just a bunch of boring dates!"
"History doesn't have to be just a bunch of boring dates!"
Recent Happenings
September
20, 2006 ceremony in Governor Sonny Perdue's office during which he signed a
Proclamation honoring Peter Bonner, historian, author and president of
Historical & Hysterical Tours, Inc. Dressed in period garb, Bonner joined the
Governor to receive his award of recognition for the more than fifteen years he
has been providing thousands of Georgia visitors with his long-running Gone With
The Wind tour. Governor Perdue asked Bonner to autograph a copy of his latest
book, Lost in Yesterday, Bonner's 70th anniversary tribute to Margaret Mitchell
encompassing his historical account of the decisive two-day battle of Jonesboro
during the Civil War's Atlanta Campaign in 1864. Bonner has conducted extensive
research at Archives I, Archives II, and the Southeast Region. The framed
document that Bonner is holding is a facsimile of his grandfather's World War I
Draft Registration Card, courtesy of the National Archives Southeast Region.
“Walking, talking, history lesson” – The Atlanta Journal & Constitution
“Hysterically Historical” – The Clayton Neighbor
“The only one in Jonesboro who can talk nonstop for 90 minutes, spew out dates
and fascinating facts without missing a beat, and keep his listeners’ attention
from moseying down the pike.” – Southern Living Magazine
“Your story-telling and acting abilities are unmatched.” – Porter Versfelt,
Versfelt Communications Group
“I couldn’t have done it without you.” Kara, Dystar Television
“Dispelling civil war myths is not only Bonner’s love, but his occupation.” –
The Atlanta Journal & Constitution
“He mixes dry facts with enough humor that I’m still quoting some of his
one-liners to my friends.” – Kathryn Means, Great Escapes.com
“Thanks for the support, the history lesson and the hard work – but most of all,
the laughter” – Linda, Stone Mountain Park
“You were so good at explaining things.” – 3rd grader, Sawnee Elementary School
“At first I thought it was going to be boring and lame, but you showed me it
wasn’t.” – 5th grader, Poplar Road Elementary