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The General Locomotive The Southern Museum

Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History Sesquicentennial Commemoration of the Civil War

In 1861, Southern states formed the Confederate States of America for various reasons, which included the preservation of slavery and the defense of state’s rights.  During the next four years, North and South were at war with each other as the future of the United States hung in the balance.  Although the War achieved constitutional emancipation and the union was preserved, many issues remained unresolved.  Join the Southern Museum as we explore relevant events and topics during the sesquicentennial of the American Civil War.

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Our Current Exhibits

The GeneralThe Great Locomotive Chase Railroads ExhibitRailroads: Lifelines of the Civil War Glover FactoryGlover Machine Works Family Fun in the Education CenterThe Jolley Education Center Special ExhibitPortraits in Gray
LOCATION:
2829 Cherokee Street
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 427-2117
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MUSEUM HOURS:
Monday — Saturday
9:30 AM — 5:00 PM
Sunday, 11:00 AM — 6:00 PM
Closed New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving,
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
ADMISSION:
Adults $7.50
Senior Citizens (over 60) $6.50
Children 4-12 $5.50
Children 3 and under Free
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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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