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Southern Museum Consolidates Popular Children's Programs

12/11/08

Fun and educational pre-kindergarten programming will now be available every Thursday at 10 AM at the Southern Museum in Kennesaw for parents who want to inspire an early love of learning in their children.

“All of the pre-K programs are now being called 'Mommy & Me,'” Judy Parker, early childhood educator, explained. “This includes the previously known Games for Learning, Kreative Kids and Share a Story programs.

“The high quality programs parents and preschoolers are used to attending are still in place – just all under one name!” she said.

Charging full speed into 2009, the Southern Museum has a variety of programs planned to get anyone out of the house and into the fun! All programs are free with regular admission, unless otherwise noted.

Mommy & Me • Sponsored by Gas South
January 8 • 10 AM • Old-Fashioned Games
January 15 • 10 AM • Little Red Caboose
January 22 • 10 AM • I Spy Shapes in the Museum!
January 29 • 10 AM • Making Dot Pictures
February 5 • 10 AM • Gears and Wheels
February 12 • 10 AM • Abe Lincoln, the Boy Who Loved Books
February 19 • 10 AM • All Aboard! An Imaginary Train Trip
February 26 • 10 AM • Camping Out Civil War Style
Designed for pre-school children 3-5, these programs offer a variety of fun, interactive and educational programs including games, stories, songs, craft projects, and more!

Children’s History Workshop – Quill Pens and Berry Ink
January 31 • 10 AM
$10 per child, $7 for Museum members
Learn how American citizens and soldiers during the Civil War corresponded by making homemade ink and writing with a “quill” pen. Reservations are not required. Children’s History Workshops are for children ages seven and older.

Special Exhibition: William Wardrop Creations: Man’s Imagination and Machines
February 21 – July 5, 2009
Explore the fertile imagination of William Wardrop through his unique and intricate miniature sculptures of trains, planes, rocket ships, land craft, submarines and more. Free with regular museum admission.

Children’s History Workshop – Play it Again: Board Games
February 28 • 10 AM
$10 per child, $7 for Museum members
Board games have been around for a long time but became popular forms of entertainment in the 1800s. Participants will get a chance to create and design their very own board game! Reservations are not required. Children’s History Workshops are for children ages seven and older.

Unless otherwise noted, for more information on any of the above programs call the Museum at 770-427-2117, ext 3173, or e-mail children@southernmuseum.org. Please note that beginning in January 2009, all pre-K programs will be known as Mommy & Me.

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.

The Southern Museum is located 20 miles north of Atlanta, off I-75 at exit 273. Admission is $7.50 for adults, $6.50 for seniors, $5.50 for children ages 4-12, and free for children 3 and under.