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Union Forces Plan Kennesaw Occupation
02/25/08

KENNESAW, Ga. – The Union Army’s 125th Ohio Volunteer Infantry unit is advancing on Kennesaw and plans to arrive at the Southern Museum March 8.

“We’re making sure to keep our famous locomotive, the General, under lock and key, since many of raiders who tried to steal her before came from that very same unit,” said Southern Museum Director of Education Jennifer Legates. “But I think we will be able to keep them outside this time.”

The 125th Ohio plans to encamp in front of the Southern Museum March 8 from 10 AM – 4 PM and hold several weapons firing demonstrations during “March on Big Shanty,” a free living history event.

The Southern Museum has many additional events planned for March including:

March 1, 10 – 11 am
Kreative Kids - Shadow Portraits
Designed for pre-school age children ages 3-5 years old and their parents. Discover and create an early affordable form of portraiture.  $7.50 adults, $5.50 children 4 – 11, Free for children 3 and under.  No reservations required.  For more information contact 770-427-2117 ext. 3173 or education@southernmuseum.org.

March 3 & April 7, 10 am – 2 pm
Homeschool Day
Homeschooled children of all ages can explore the Museum’s exhibits for a special rate.  Hourly educational programs give everyone the chance to learn more about history. Reservations not required.  (Please Note: The Museum does not provide group tours on Homeschool Days.)  Special admission rates: $4 per student (4-12 yrs), $6 per adult, Children 3 and under Free.  For more information contact at 770-427-2117 ext. 3177 or education@southernmuseum.org.

March 6, 10 – 11 am
Mommy & Me - An Imaginary Train Journey
Designed for pre-school age children ages 3-5 years old and their parents, the museum’s history, themes and exhibits provide a fun and exciting starting point for educational activities.  What will you pack for your make-believe railroad trip? $7.50 adults, $5.50 children 4 – 11, Free for children 3 and under.  No reservations required.  Sponsored by Gas South.  For more information contact 770-427-2117 ext. 3173 or education@southernmuseum.org
  

March 8, 2 – 3 pm 
Lecture Series - Bill Arp: A Confederate Journalist during the Civil War
Join David B. Parker, Professor of History at Kennesaw State University, for a discussion of an unknown story of the Civil War. Sponsored by the Kennesaw Historical Society and the Southern Museum. Visitors who would like to tour the museum before or after the lecture should enter through the front entrance.  Free.  For more information contact 770-427-2117 ext. 3177 or education@southernmuseum.org

March 11, 10 – 11 am
Games for Learning - Old Time Circle Games
Designed for pre-school age children ages 3-5 years old and their parents. Have fun and explore the history of some familiar and not-so-familiar 19th century circle games. $7.50 adults, $5.50 children 4 – 11, Free for children 3 and under. No reservations required.  For more information contact 770-427-2117 ext. 3173 or education@southernmuseum.org

March 20, 10 – 11 am
Mommy & Me - Games Children Played
Designed for pre-school age children ages 3-5 years old and their parents, the museum’s history, themes and exhibits provide a fun and exciting starting point for educational activities.  Learn about and have fun with games 19th century children enjoyed playing. $7.50 adults, $5.50 children 4 – 11, Free for children 3 and under. No reservations required.  Sponsored by Gas South.  For more information contact 770-427-2117 ext. 3173 or education@southernmuseum.org

March 26, 10 am – 11 am
Share a Story - “Curious George Rides a Bike”
Designed for pre-school age children ages 3-5 years old and their parents.  Come listen to a story and then act it out using props!  The world’s favorite monkey is up to his tricks again! $7.50 adults, $5.50 children 4 – 11, Free for children 3 and under.  No reservations required.  For more information contact 770-427-2117 ext. 3173 or education@southernmuseum.org

March 29, 10 am – 12 pm
Children’s History Workshop - Victorian Silhouettes
Cost: $10 per child; Museum members $7 per child. Space is limited; Advance registration required by March 20, 2008.

Children 7 and up will learn the history of “shadow art” and create a silhouette portrait suitable for framing.  A downloadable registration form is available at www.southernmuseum.org.  For more information contact 770-427-2117 ext. 3173 or education@southernmuseum.org.

April 3, 10 – 11 am
Mommy & Me - Chessie the Railroad Kitten
Designed for pre-school age children ages 3-5 years old and their parents, the museum’s history, themes and exhibits provide a fun and exciting starting point for educational activities.  Learn the story of Chessie and her family. $7.50 adults, $5.50 children 4 – 11, Free for children 3 and under.  No reservations required.  Sponsored by Gas South.  For more information contact the Education Department at 770-427-2117 ext. 3173 or education@southernmuseum.org

April 5, 10 – 11 am
Kreative Kids - Victorian Paper Art
Designed for pre-school age children ages 3-5 years old and their parents. Discover the Victorian roots to the arts and crafts movement in America and make an art piece to take home. $7.50 adults, $5.50 children 4 – 11, Free for children 3 and under. No reservations required.  For more information contact the Education Department at 770-427-2117 ext. 3173 or education@southernmuseum.org

April 8, 10 – 11 am
Games for Learning - Old Time Schoolroom Games
Designed for pre-school age children ages 3-5 years old and their parents. Have fun and explore the history of some familiar and not-so-familiar old time schoolroom games. $7.50 adults, $5.50 children 4 – 11, Free for children 3 and under. No reservations required.  For more information contact the Education Department at 770-427-2117 ext. 3173 or education@southernmuseum.org

April 12, 8:30 am – 7:00 pm
Bus Tour- Port Columbus Naval Museum & Andersonville

Cost: $100, $75 Museum members/Kennesaw State University students/faculty
Space Limited; Advance registration required by March 20, 2008

Sponsored by the Southern Museum 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. KSU Faculty Dr. John Fowler and Dr. Bryan McGovern will be the expert step-on tour guides for the day.  Tour will depart/return from KSU Center and includes a boxed lunch.  A downloadable registration form is available from the upcoming events section of www.southernmuseum.org.  For information and reservations call 770-427-2117 ext. 3177 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.

The Southern Museum is located 20 miles north of Atlanta, off I-75 at exit 273. For more information, call (770) 427-2117, extension 3177.