Adult Education
Bus Tour- Port Columbus Naval Museum & Andersonville
April 12,
8:30 am – 7:00 pm
Space Limited; Advance registration required by March 20, 2008
Sponsored by the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History and the Center for The Study of the Civil War Era at Kennesaw State University. Explore the fascinating role two areas of southern Georgia played in the Civil War. The day will include a guided tour of the Port Columbus National Civil War Naval Museum, Andersonville National Historic Site and the National Prisoner of War Museum. Dr. John Fowler and Dr. Bryan McGovern from Kennesaw State University will be the expert step-on tour guides for the day. Tour will depart/return from KSU Center and includes a boxed lunch (included in ticket price). For information and reservations call 770-427-2117 ext. 3177 or education@southernmuseum.org
Cost: $100, $75 Museum members/Kennesaw State University students/faculty
Click here to download the reservation form
Historical Society Lecture Series: “The Nashville, Chattanooga and Saint Louis Railway”
May 10, 2-3 pm.
Sponsored by the Kennesaw Historical Society and the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History. Join local author Joe Bozeman for a discussion of this fascinating historic railway line. Those who would like to tour the museum before or after the lecture should enter through the front entrance. The lecture is free of charge. For more information contact the Education Department at 770-427-2117 ext. 3177 or education@southernmuseum.org
Historical Society Lecture Series: “A Brief History of the Pennsylvania Railroad”
June 14, 2-3 pm.
Sponsored by the Kennesaw Historical Society and the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History. Join local historian Robert Jones for an examination of the fascinating history of the Pennsylvania Railroad line. Those who would like to tour the museum before or after the lecture, should enter through the front entrance. The event is free of charge. For more information contact the Education Department at 770-427-2117 ext. 3177 or education@southernmuseum.org
Historical Society Lecture Series: “Civil War Strategy and Tactics”
July 12, 2-3 pm.
Sponsored by the Kennesaw Historical Society and the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History. Those who would like to tour the museum before or after the lecture, should enter through the front entrance. The event is free of charge. For more information contact the Education Department at 770-427-2117 ext. 3177 or education@southernmuseum.org
Historical Society Lecture Series: “Gateways to the South: Atlanta's Railroad Passenger Stations - 1905-1972”
August 9, 2-3 pm.
Sponsored by the Kennesaw Historical Society and the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History. Those who would like to tour the museum before or after the lecture, should enter through the front entrance. The event is free of charge. For more information contact the Education Department at 770-427-2117 ext. 3177 or education@southernmuseum.org
Adult Outreach Presentations
Fee: $50 for groups of 15-50; additional charge of $40 for groups of more than 50 people (Requests for programs outside the local area will be charged an additional fee to cover mileage and staff expenses)
1) Life of the Civil War Soldier
Program Length: 30 min. • Group size: 15 – 100 people
An interactive program exploring the daily life of
a Civil War soldier with the help of reproduction
Confederate and Union uniforms, equipment and
19th Century artifacts.
2) The Great Locomotive Chase
Program Length: 45 min. • Group size: 15 – 100 people
The Great Locomotive Chase is one of the most daring railroad adventures in history. Follow Andrews’ Raiders, who were among the first to receive the Medal of Honor, in this exciting audio-visual presentation. The General’s long history will also be explored.
3) Casting a New South: The Glover Machine Works
Program Length: 45 min. • Group size: 15 – 100 people
This audio-visual presentation details the story of the Glover Machine Works of Marietta, Georgia, from working factory to museum exhibit. The role the factory played in the industrialization of the South and how locomotives were constructed is detailed.
4) The Southern Museum
Program Length: 20 - 30 min. • Group size: 15-100 people
This audio-visual presentation provides an overview of the exhibits, archival resources and educational opportunities available to visitors of the Southern Museum. In 2003 the museum opened after a $6 million expansion and is a member of the prestigious Smithsonian affiliations program.
General Information on Outreach Programs:
To Schedule a Program:
- Contact the Group Sales Manager at 770.427.2117 ext. 3174
or groups@southernmuseum.org.
- Reservations must be made a minimum of 3 weeks in advance
and are subject to availability.
