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Railroad Rendezvous returns to Southern Museum in July

June 21, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History will hold its annual Railroad Rendezvous from 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. on July 15.

Railroad Rendezvous returns to Southern Museum in July

July 7, 2016 Sightseers’ Delight

The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History will hold its popular Railroad Rendezvous event on July 16.

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.

Southern Museum to explore 100th anniversary of Leo Frank lynching

July 2, 2015 The Travel Trolley

The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History will explore the 100th anniversary of the Leo Frank lynching with a series of special programs and a three-month-long exhibit interpreting the event.

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.

Abraham Lincoln the focus of May 12 Southern Museum panel discussion

April 21, 2015 Special to The Travel Trolley

The 16th president of the United States will be the subject of an upcoming panel discussion at the Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History in downtown Kennesaw.

Southern Museum to Host Third Annual Railroad Rendezvous on July 18

April 20, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The third annual Railroad Rendezvous will steam into Kennesaw this July.

Kennesaw wants Texas locomotive moved to museum

April 14, 2015 The Travel Trolley

City officials here are apparently hoping one of the historic locomotives made famous during a daring Civil War event is relocated to Kennesaw.

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.

Blue Ridge Scenic Railway excursion to benefit Kennesaw Museum Foundation, Southern Museum

February 19, 2015 The Travel Trolley

The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway and the Kennesaw Museum Foundation are teaming up to raise money in support of the Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History. Proceeds from the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway excursion on Saturday, March 28, will benefit the Museum’s educational programs.