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Fall into Family Fun at the Southern Museum!

09/15/2007

KENNESAW, GA � Children can experience history firsthand this October with an exciting new workshop series at the Southern Museum.

The stimulating, hands-on Children’s History Workshops bring captivating history activities to children ages seven and up. Children will discover fun games of the 19th century, explore Civil War photography, take home interactive projects from their workshops, and much more.

For younger children, the Southern Museum offers the fun and educational Mommy & Me programs. Using the museum’s history, themes and exhibits, three to five-year-olds and their parents explore and imagine a variety of exciting topics.

Pirates, settlers, and even Georgia founder, James Oglethorpe, will amuse the whole family October 13 from 4 pm – 9 pm, during Folk Tales of the Rails. This annual event is presented by the Kennesaw Parks and Recreation Department and will take place in downtown Kennesaw and inside the Southern Museum. Entertainment will consist of storytelling, hayrides, treasure hunts and much more. Museum admission will be reduced during the event.

“Every year the Museum looks forward to working with Kennesaw Parks & Recreation to put on this fun-filled event,” said Harper Harris, the Southern Museum’s lead interpreter. “It’s a great way to kick off the fall weather!”

Events

Currently showing until December 30
Portraits in Gray: A Civil War Photography Exhibition
The fascinating story of the Civil War and the everyday soldiers involved continues to engage Americans.  Guest Curator David Vaughan lends his collection of rare original photographs of Confederate soldiers to help visitors get a glimpse of the men and boys involved in this tragic chapter of American history.  Learn about the new technology that provided for the first time in American history documentation of wartime.  Free with museum admission.

Folk Tales of the Rails
October 13
4 pm – 9 pm
Children and parents alike are invited to come and explore the museum and downtown Kennesaw while taking hayrides and engaging in storytelling and treasure hunts. This annual event is free; a small charge applies for activities inside the museum.

Mommy & Me Children's Program Series
10 am – 11 am
October 4 • What do Freight Trains Carry?
October 18 • Children’s Clothing of the 19th Century
November 1 • Trains, Trains, Trains
November 15 • Gears and Wheels
November 29 • A Day in the Life of a 19th Century Child
Free with museum admission. No reservations required.  For more information contact the Education Department at 770-427-2117 ext. 3173

Homeschool Days
October 8 • November 5 • 10 AM – 2 PM
Homeschool students explore the Museum's exhibits and enjoy hourly educational programs for a special rate. Reservations not required. (Please note: the Museum does not provide group tours on Homeschool Days.) $4 per student (4-12 years), $6 per student (13+) and adults, children 3 and under free.

Children’s History Workshops
10 am – 12 pm
$10 per child; Museum members $7 per child.
October 20 • Old-Time Toys and Games
November 10 • Photographer’s Studio

Space is limited for these programs; advance registration required. Check www.southernmuseum.org for registration dates and a downloadable registration form or call 770-427-2117 ext. 3173.

For more information on educational events, contact the Education Department at 770-427-2117, ext. 3177 or at 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; a full-scale replica of a locomotive factory that helped rebuild the South after the war; and through May, a traveling exhibit featuring photographs of the people who dedicated their lives to the railroad.

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.