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Georgia Civil War site to be decommissioned

March 16, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

A website created to highlight Civil War sites in Georgia leading up to the sesquicentennial of the War Between the States will be decommissioned.

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Great Locomotive Chase: 154 years later and not forgotten

April 12, 2016 Todd DeFeo

In the early morning hours of April 12, 1862, a now-famous passenger locomotive made its way into the small community of Big Shanty.

Seeing America

Founded as a great inland port, Indianapolis prospers as city of monuments

July 17, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Visiting Indianapolis is easy and well worth the trip. For starters, here are five must-see landmarks in the Hoosier State capital city.

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Atlanta Cyclorama closing in advance of relocation

June 29, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The famed Atlanta Cyclorama will take its last spin on June 30.

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Southern Museum puts second Great Locomotive Chase Medal of Honor on display

April 29, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History has put on display a Medal of Honor given to a Civil War soldier who participated in the Great Locomotive Chase.

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The Great Locomotive Chase: 20 minutes until infamy

April 12, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The Andrews’ Raid lives on in present day Kennesaw. In addition to a number of monuments dedicated to the raid located in downtown Kennesaw, The General itself is on display.

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Southern Museum Commemorates Sesquicentennial of the City’s Burning

November 18, 2014 Special to The Travel Trolley

Last Friday, Nov. 14, marked the 150th anniversary of a “tragic chapter of our history,” the burning of the city during the Civil War.

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Southern Museum Receives Railroad Collection of Late Col. James G. Bogle

September 15, 2014 Special to The Travel Trolley

The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History has received the extensive railroad collection of the late Col. James G. Bogle.

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Atlanta Cyclorama moving to Atlanta History Center

July 23, 2014 The Travel Trolley

The historic Atlanta Cyclorama painting and the famous Texas locomotive will move to the Atlanta History Center, which will construct a new building for the painting and artifacts.

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Southern Museum to Host Virginia’s Civil War HistoryMobile

June 4, 2014 Special to The Travel Trolley

The Southern Museum will host Virginia’s Civil War 150 HistoryMobile for a one-day visit on June 26 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The exhibit, an initiative of the Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commission, will be located at Depot Park across the street from the museum and admission is free.

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