In 1866, pharmacist John Pemberton began experimenting to develop a non-narcotic pain medicine. An early extract featuring the kola nut was named, “Pemberton’s French Wine Cola.” Twenty years later, he worked with an Atlanta drugstore owner Willis Venable to create a fountain drink. Then, Frank Robinson became a partner, called the beverage Coca-Cola and was the driver for the early success. You can enjoy learning what happened during the next 130 years at the World of Coca-Cola. This fascinating museum on 20 acres opened in 2007 near the company’s headquarters.
