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Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History

Kennesaw’s Southern Museum launches member-only events

January 19, 2021 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The Kennesaw Museum Foundation and the Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History are launching a series of exclusive events for museum members.

Smyrna, Ga., officials looking to revamp license requirements for home-based businesses

December 20, 2020 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

Officials in Smyrna, Ga., are weighing changes to their licensing requirements for home-based businesses.

Southeastern Railway Museum to host Festival of Trees this holiday season

October 26, 2020 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

In 2020, trees will be on display throughout the museum from Nov. 21 to Jan. 3 during the museum’s regular operating hours (10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays; and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays).

Panama City Beach suffers minimal impact from Hurricane Sally

September 17, 2020 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

While Hurricane Sally passed through Panama City Beach, it had only a minimal impact, according to tourism officials.

Southeastern Railway Museum receives Gwinnett Creativity Fund General Operating Grant

June 30, 2020 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The Southeastern Railway Museum has received a 2020 Gwinnett Creativity Fund General Operating Grant.

Southeastern Railway Museum reopens historic Pullman car following interior renovation

June 17, 2020 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth has reopened a historic Pullman car that transported the body of President Warren G. Harding after he died in 1923 following an interior renovation.

Southeastern Railway Museum cancels all events and operations through at least May 15

March 20, 2020 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The Southeastern Railway Museum is canceling all events and operations until at least May 15 in response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak.

Caboose Days returns to Georgia’s Southeastern Railway Museum

March 4, 2020 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The Southeastern Railway Museum will honor the history of the caboose during a revamped and expanded Caboose Days in April. The museum, Georgia’s Official Transportation History Museum, will host the family-friendly event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 4, and Sunday, April 5.

Steak Cook-Off at the Southeastern Railway Museum set for March 28

February 12, 2020 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The museum will be open for its regular museum hours (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) during the cook-off. Teams participating in the event will start setting up at 8 a.m.

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Family Promise of North Fulton/DeKalb to host Meals with Meaning on March 9

February 10, 2020 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

Family Promise of North Fulton/DeKalb will host its Meals with Meaning signature fundraising event from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on March 12 at Roswell Historic Cottage.