Around Kennesaw
The Southern Museum
Take a trip back in time to the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History in Kennesaw, Georgia! One of the top metro Atlanta museums, the Southern Museum has three impressive permanent collections and a membership in the prestigious Smithsonian Affiliations Program. This world-class Atlanta tourism attraction offers a wide range of exhibits, including a glimpse into the daily lives of soldiers in its Civil War collection; a reproduction of a turn-of-the-century locomotive assembly line from the Glover Machine Works; and an exciting depiction of the Civil War’s Great Locomotive Chase, featuring the General locomotive.
A special gallery features traveling exhibits from the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) as well as other sources and will be changed every few months, so visit this City of Kennesaw facility often!
Southern Museum 2011 Fall Calendar
Opening of new exhibit: Working Safely on the Railroad
August 27 — Free with Museum admission
Children will love discovering the new “Working on the Railroad” exhibit, which uses railroad artifacts to promote safe working and traveling conditions. This interactive exhibit will focus on the role Railroad Unions played in the development of safety.
For more information, contact 770.427.2117, ext 3174 or email
groups@southernmuseum.org.
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Special exhibit continues: The Old Guard of the Gate City Guard
May 28 – October 16 — Free with Museum admission
The exhibit commemorates the sesquicentennial of the Civil War and provides an intriguing look into the history of the Gate City Guard, one of the first military units to respond to the call of arms in defense of Georgia during the Civil War. The history of the Guard is depicted through donated artifacts including medals, swords, pikes, a masthead lantern and a LeMatt revolver. For more information, contact 770.427.2117, ext 3174 or email groups@southernmuseum.org.
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Kennesaw Historical Lecture Series
2 PM – 3 PM — Free admission
This interesting lecture series is led by a variety of scholars, authors, and other experts, which is held in the Jolley Education Center. For more information, contact 770.427.2117, ext 3181 or email programs@southernmuseum.org
July 9 (Western Music Show) • August 13 (Leonidas Polk
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Mommy & Me Children’s Program Series
Thursdays, 10 AM – 11 AM Free with Museum admission
Children ages three to five and accompanying adults can explore history with fun and creative activities. For more information, contact 770.427.2117, ext 3173 or email children@southernmuseum.org.
July 7 (The Picnic Lesson) • July 14 (Thomas & Friends) • July 21 (Let’s Make
Music!) • July 28 (Curious George Goes Camping) • August 4 (Bullet, Diesel,
Steam) • August 11 (Chessie, the railroad Kitten) • August 18 (I Spy Shapes!)
• August 25 (School Days, School Days) • September 1 (Owney, the Mail Train
Dog) • September 8 (red Light, Green Light) • September 15 (Glover Factory
Workers) • September 22 (harvest Time!) • September 29 (All Aboard the
Southern Crescent!) • October 6 (Night at the Museum) • October 13 (Painting
with Dots) • October 20 (Wheels, Wheels, Wheels) • October 27 (Pumpkin Time!)
• November 3 (The First Americans) • November 10 (Salute to Soldiers)
• November 17 (Thanksgiving Time) • December 1 (Civil War Mascots) •
December 8 (Welcome Winter) • December 15 (North Pole express)
• December 22 (A Creature Was Stirring)
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Make It & Take It Weekend Workshop
Third Saturday of the month, 10 AM – 11:30 AM Free with Museum admission
Children age six and up will love our Make It & Take It workshops, with hands-on projects that help bring history to life. Workshop participants must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, contact 770.427.2117, ext 3173 or email children@southernmuseum.org.
July 16 (Memory/Keepsake Boxes) • August 20 (School Days) • September 17 (Diaries & Journals) • October 15 (Shadow Portraits) • November 19 (Civil War Thanksgiving) • December 17 (Old-Fashioned Christmas)
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Coming Soon:The Night at the Haunted Museum
October 21 • 6 PM – 9 PM
October 22 • 5 PM – 9 PM
The Museum will be host to ghouls and ghosts for two nights in October! Join us for some frightful fun as we combine two of our most popular events – Night at the Southern Museum and Haunted Museum! For advanced ticket sales and prices, contact 770.427.2117, ext 3058 or email jpies@kennesaw-ga.gov. The Museum will be closed during regular business hours on these days
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Kennesaw Museum Foundation Heroes & Legends Gala
November 12 • 6:30 PM – 10 PM
Held at the Embassy Suites, Kennesaw. This year’s theme is “Diamonds and Denim” and includes live and silent auctions. All proceeds benefit educational and outreach programs at The Southern Museum. For more information, contact Leslie Edge at 770.427.2117, ext 3183.
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Civil War Christmas
December 3 • Free with Museum admission
Join the Southern Museum in celebrating the holidays in the Civil War tradition. Museum guests are invited to make their own vintage ornaments, see typical 1860s holiday decorations in the Lacy Hotel Gallery and Museum and enjoy period music and dances in our Cobb Energy Hall Gallery. For more information, contact 770.427.2117, ext 3058 or email jpies@kennesaw-ga.gov.
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Homeschool Days
First Monday of the month, 10 AM – 2 PM
$5/person, Free for children three and under
Homeschooled students of all ages can discover the Museum through guided tours, hands-on activities and make-andtake projects.Register by the Friday prior to the event. For more information, contact 770.427.2117, ext 3174 or email groups@southernmuseum.org.
September 12* (heroes & Legends of the railroad) • October 3 (Georgia Archives Month) • November 7 (Native American Month) • December 5 (Victorian Winter)
Held on the second Monday of the month due to Labor Da
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Great Locomotive Chase 5K, One Mile Fun Run & Tot Trot
Saturday, September 10 — $25
Sign up today to be a part of the 3rd annual Great Locomotive Chase 5K. The whole family is invited to enjoy downtown Kennesaw for a day of fun, food and fellowship! Registration is available on active.com.For more details about the races, maps and parking suggestions visit greatlocomotiverace.com.
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