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* Celebrating Kennesaw!Celebrating Kennesaw!

Time: 10:00 am

Homeschool Day is held on the first Monday of each month from 10 AM – 2 PM Homeschool students of all ages can now explore the Southern Museum’s exhibits for a special rate. On any given month, attendees may participate in guide tours through the galleries, hands-on activities and take-home craft projects. All parent educators will receive a take-home packet to enhance the day’s lesson. Special admission rates: per person, program is recommended for elementary school-aged children. Reservations are required, one week prior to the Homeschool Day, starting January 2012.
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* Flags, Whistles & BellsFlags, Whistles & Bells

Time: 10:00 am

Mommy & Me Preschool Programs Designed for preschool age children ages three to five-years-old and their caregivers, the Museum’s history, themes and exhibits provide a fun and exciting starting point for educational activities. Free with museum admission. No reservations required. For more information contact the Education Department at 770.427.2117, ext 3173 or children@southernmuseum.org
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* Lecture SeriesLecture Series

Time: 2:00 pm

Rare videos of the "General"
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* Special ActivitiesSpecial Activities

Special Activities on actual sesquicentennial of Great Locomotive April 12, 2012 will mark the 150th anniversary of the actual event in which James Andrews and a group of Union raiders captured the locomotive “General” in Big Shanty (modern Kennesaw) only to be pursued and caught by William Fuller and Confederates using over the course of the chase three different locomotives most notably the “Texas.” 6:00 am - Breakfast at Trackside Grill 8:30 am - Proclamation at Historic 1908 Kennesaw Depot 9:30 am - Museum opens, free admission all day. 6:30 pm - Dinner at Trackside Grill (SOLD OUT) 8:00 pm - Dessert at the Southern Museum with special guest, folk singer, Bobby Horton
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* Camp McDonald: Living HistoryCamp McDonald: Living History

Several local re-enactment units unite to recreate and interpret Camp McDonald, the Confederate encampment located across the tracks from the Lacy Hotel where on the morning of April 12, 1862 the Great Locomotive Chase began. Event is to take place on the lawn across the street from the Southern Museum. Admission of $ 5 for adults and $ 2 for children will allow you access to both Museum and Re-Enactment.
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* Camp McDonald: Living HistoryCamp McDonald: Living History

Several local re-enactment units unite to recreate and interpret Camp McDonald, the Confederate encampment located across the tracks from the Lacy Hotel where on the morning of April 12, 1862 the Great Locomotive Chase began. Event is to take place on the lawn across the street from the Southern Museum. Admission of $ 5 for adults and $ 2 for children will allow you access to both Museum and Re-Enactment.
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* Spring has SprungSpring has Sprung

Time: 10:00 am

Mommy & Me Preschool Programs Designed for preschool age children ages three to five-years-old and their caregivers, the Museum’s history, themes and exhibits provide a fun and exciting starting point for educational activities. Free with museum admission. No reservations required. For more information contact the Education Department at 770.427.2117, ext 3173 or children@southernmuseum.org
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* Week of the Young ChildWeek of the Young Child


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* Week of the Young ChildWeek of the Young Child


* Helping OthersHelping Others

Time: 10:00 am

Mommy & Me Preschool Programs Designed for preschool age children ages three to five-years-old and their caregivers, the Museum’s history, themes and exhibits provide a fun and exciting starting point for educational activities. Free with museum admission. No reservations required. For more information contact the Education Department at 770.427.2117, ext 3173 or children@southernmuseum.org
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Calendar developed and supported by Kieran O'Shea

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The Southern Museum, in association with the Smithsonian Institution, is a premier metro Atlanta museum, featuring exhibits on Civil War and locomotive history. The Southern Museum is home to the General locomotive, stolen during the Civil War's Great Locomotive Chase; a reproduction of the locomotive assembly line from the Glover Machine Works; weapons, uniforms and every day items of Civil War soldiers; and the Jolley Education Center that features train history, hands-on activities for children and Georgia's French Gratitude Train.

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