Adult Education
Adult Outreach Presentations
Fee: $50 for groups of 15-50; additional charge of $40 for groups of more than 50 people (Requests for programs outside the local area will be charged an additional fee to cover mileage and staff expenses)
1) Life of the Civil War Soldier
Program Length: 30 min. • Group size: 15 – 100 people
An interactive program exploring the daily life of a Civil War soldier with the help of reproduction Confederate and Union uniforms, equipment and 19th Century artifacts.2) The Great Locomotive Chase
Program Length: 45 min. • Group size: 15 – 100 people
The Great Locomotive Chase is one of the most daring railroad adventures in history. Follow Andrews’ Raiders, who were among the first to receive the Medal of Honor, in this exciting audio-visual presentation. The General’s long history will also be explored.3) Casting a New South: The Glover Machine Works
Program Length: 45 min. • Group size: 15 – 100 people
This audio-visual presentation details the story of the Glover Machine Works of Marietta, Georgia, from working factory to museum exhibit. The role the factory played in the industrialization of the South and how locomotives were constructed is detailed.4) The Southern Museum
Program Length: 20 - 30 min. • Group size: 15-100 people
This audio-visual presentation provides an overview of the exhibits, archival resources and educational opportunities available to visitors of the Southern Museum. In 2003 the museum opened after a $6 million expansion and is a member of the prestigious Smithsonian affiliations program.
General Information on Outreach Programs:
- Download our latest Outreach Program Brochure (click here)
- Presentations are also available for assemblies, full day programs and special events. (Pricing dependent upon program request.)
- For information about content, contact Jennifer Legates, Director of Education at 770.427.2117 ext. 3177 or education@southernmuseum.org
To Schedule a Program:
- Contact the Group Sales Manager at 770.427.2117 ext. 3174 or groups@southernmuseum.org.
- Reservations must be made a minimum of 3 weeks in advance and are subject to availability.