Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History

06/16/2026

Create, experiment, investigate and learn together at our upcoming Mommy & Me programs!🚂

📅Thursday, June 18
Trains by the Ocean: What do you think you can see as the train passes the ocean?

📅Thursday, June 25
The Circus Train: Grab some popcorn and celebrate Summer with us as we investigate the circus train.

This is a hands-on program designed for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers. Short classes at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 12:00 PM include story time, movement activities, and hands-on interactives. Plus, enjoy free play in the Jolley Education Center.

Included with Museum admission | Free for members | No registration required

06/15/2026

Looking for something fun, educational, and close to home? All tracks lead to the Southern Museum! 🚂

From curious kids to history-loving adults, there’s something for everyone to enjoy together, explore immersive exhibits, hands-on learning, and the story of how railroads shaped life during and after the Civil War.

Plan your visit to the Southern Museum today at https://southernmuseum.org/visit/

06/15/2026

06/13/2026

We had a blast this week at the Model Train Summer Camp! Our young engineers were able to dive in to four action-packed days of model train excitement. From designing landscapes to building tracks, each day brought a new hands-on challenge as participants created their very own miniature train layout. On Friday, participants' families stopped in to see their kids' hard work in action. 🚂

06/12/2026

All aboard for Railroad Rendezvous at the Southern Museum!🚂

📅Saturday, July 25 | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Get an exclusive chance to step inside the General locomotive, the legendary engine from the Great Locomotive Chase of 1862! Visitors can also tour the newly restored Caboose X372 during the event.

The fun doesn’t stop there! This popular event celebrates all things rail and transportation with hands-on activities, demonstrations, and unique displays for all ages.

All activities except boarding The General and caboose are included with regular museum admission. Learn more at https://southernmuseum.org/event/railroad-rendezvous-5/

06/10/2026

Celebrate Kennesaw’s Salute to America with an unforgettable 21+ evening at the Southern Museum's Southern Spirits!

📅Friday, July 3 | 7 PM – 9 PM (Fireworks at 9:30 PM)
🎟️$30 Members | $40 Non-members

Your ticket includes, three drink tickets (beer or wine), a hot dog meal, reserved lawn seating (chairs provided or bring your own), live tunes from Mars Hill Porch Pickers and Museum admission!

Learn more at https://southernmuseum.org/event/southern-spirits-8/

06/08/2026

Thank you for joining us for 250 Years in Motion at the Southern Museum!

From celebrating 100 years of the iconic 1926 silent film The General to exploring new exhibits, enjoying live music, a special speaker, the opening of a new exbibit, and more, it was a memorable day of history, film, and community.

Thank you to everyone who visited, participated, and helped make this special celebration one to remember.

06/05/2026

Step into 250 Years in Motion tomorrow, Saturday, June 6, 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM for a full day celebrating the iconic 1926 silent film starring Buster Keaton and Marion Mack.

Enjoy $2.50 admission all day, special screenings of The General, live music, scavenger hunts, guided tours, and the opening of the new Worker’s House & Lacy Exhibit.

Don’t miss the featured 11 AM presentation by historian Ryan Lintelman (National Museum of American History).

Join us for a milestone in film history, celebrated at the Southern Museum. Learn more at https://southernmuseum.org/event/250-years-in-motion/

06/04/2026

250 Exhibit Highlight: Film Industry🎥
Early films were produced in black and white and without sound, capturing stories in their simplest visual form. The introduction of Technicolor brought vibrant color to the screen, followed by synchronized sound that transformed the moviegoing experience.

As technology advanced, filmmaking evolved once again, moving from traditional methods to digital cameras, computer-generated imagery (CGI), and streaming platforms that now share stories with audiences around the world instantly.

Visit the Southern Museum and explore how innovation has shaped the way we tell and experience stories through film as part of our 250 Years in Motion Scavenger Hunt.