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Creativity, Games Focus of Two New Programs at Southern Museum
01/17/08

KENNESAW, GA-Learning history is all fun and games at the Southern Museum, thanks to two new programs designed for preschoolers, aged 3-5, and their parents.

The Kreative Kids and Games for Learning programs join the popular Mommy & Me and Share a Story series in February.

“Young children love to do projects and be active,” revealed museum Early Childhood Educator Judy Parker. “We’ve created programs that teach them about history, but also give them the opportunity to make items to take home and to play games. And both programs are included with regular museum admission.”

The first Kreative Kids program will be on Civil War Canteens. Children will make an essential piece of a soldier’s equipment on February 2 at 10 AM. The first Games for Learning program will be held February 19 at 10 AM and will focus on the history behind some familiar and not-so familiar indoor games.
A variety of other children and family programs are scheduled for February as well, including:

February 7; 10 – 11 am
Mommy & Me - Wheels! Wheels! Wheels!
Learn how wheels were made and used in different types of transportation. For children 3-5 and their parents. Free with museum admission. No reservations required. Sponsored by Gas South. For more information contact the Education Department at 770-427-2117 ext. 3173 or education@southernmuseum.org.

February 12, 7 pm
Lecture: The American Civil War: A War for Liberty
Celebrate Lincoln’s birthday at the Southern Museum with Kennesaw State University Associate Professor of History Dr. John Fowler, who will lead a fascinating discussion of how the Civil War answered the question of liberty for all Americans.  Free with museum admission. Museum members, KSU faculty and students free with ID.  For more information contact the Education Department at 770-427-2117 ext. 3177 or education@southernmuseum.org.   
   
February 16; 10 – 12 pm
Children’s History Workshop - The Age of Impressionism
Space is limited; Advance registration required by February 8, 2008.
Children ages 7 and up will explore Impressionism artwork and create their own art in the impressionistic style. Cost: $10 per child; Museum members $7 per child. For more information contact the Education department at 770-427-2117 ext. 3173 or education@southernmuseum.org.

February 21; 10– 11 am
Mommy & Me - Abe Lincoln, Civil War President
Discover President Abraham Lincoln’s humble childhood. For children 3-5 and their parents. Free with museum admission. No reservations required. Sponsored by Gas South. For more information contact the Education Department at 770-427-2117 ext. 3173 or education@southernmuseum.org.

February 27; 10 – 11 am
Share a Story: How Will We Get to the Beach
Come listen to a story and then act it out using props! Join us for a story and explore some of the different ways we travel. For children 3-5 and their parents. Free with museum admission. No reservations required. For more information contact the Education Department at 770-427-2117 ext. 3173 or education@southernmuseum.org.

A Smithsonian Institution affiliate, the Southern Museum features collections of rare Civil War weapons, uniforms, and other personal items; an exciting exhibit about The Great Locomotive Chase, including a short movie; and a full-scale replica of a locomotive factory that helped rebuild the South after the war. For a limited time only, visit the interactive Civil War exhibition Liberty on the Border, January 26 – September 7, 2008.

The Southern Museum is located 20 miles north of Atlanta, off I-75 at exit 273.  Click here for visitor information, or call (770) 427-2117.