Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History

The Southern Museum in Kennesaw, Georgia, as seen on June 12, 2021. (Photo by Todd DeFeo/The DeFeo Groupe)

Overview

The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History, a Smithsonian Institution affiliate, features collections of rare Civil War weapons, uniforms and other personal items; an exciting exhibit about the Great Locomotive Chase, including the General locomotive; and a full-scale replica of a locomotive factory that helped rebuild the South after the war. The Jolley Education Center features a variety of hands-on exhibits to inspire a love of learning in children. During the sesquicentennial, 150th anniversary of the Civil War, the Southern Museum hosted events exploring topics relevant to this tumultuous time in history.

Quick Facts

Status
Existing
Locality or neighborhood
Kennesaw
State or province
Georgia
Address
2829 Cherokee Street NW, Kennesaw, Georgia 30144
Postal code
30144

Visitor Information

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Sightseers’ Delight started publishing in June 2016. The site, published by The DeFeo Groupe, collects and curates content about places where historical events large and small happened. The site builds off the legacy of The Travel Trolley, which launched in June 2009. The site aimed to be a virtual version of the trolley tours offered in so many cities.