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Retrace Sherman's March to the Sea at the Southern Museum

(Kennesaw, GA) — Sponsored by the Southern Museum in conjunction with the Kennesaw Historical Society, author Robert Jones, will be conducting a lecture, held at the Southern Museum, entitled “Retracing the Route of Sherman's March to the Sea” on Saturday, July 10th at 2PM.

Jones is the president of the Kennesaw Historical Society and author of several books, including Retracing the Steps of a General — Following in the footsteps of the Andrews Raid and Images of America: Kennesaw.

This Saturday, Jones will lead a discussion of the historical background of Sherman's 1864 march across Georgia, which ended in the capture of the port of Savannah. Jones will discuss the cities and towns destroyed along Sherman's path, as well as the monuments that have been erected in tribute to the historical events associated with the march.

The Museum lecture series invites prominent experts in various fields to discuss important historical topics. Programs are held at 2 PM in the Museum's Jolley Education Center. The lectures are free of charge, though visitors wishing to tour the Museum either before or after the event are requested to enter through the front entrance. For more information, contact 770.427.2117, ext 3174 or programs@southernmuseum.org.

About The Southern Museum
A Smithsonian Institution affiliate, the Southern Museum features collections of rare Civil War weapons, uniforms and other personal items; an exciting exhibit about The Great Locomotive Chase, including a short movie; and a full-scale replica of a locomotive factory that helped rebuild the South after the war. The Museum is also home to the Jolley Education Center, with 8,000 square feet dedicated to the education and entertainment of young children. The Education Center offers interactive stations, including an authentic telegraph, diesel train simulator and a replica village of 19th century downtown Kennesaw. It also features an adjacent preschool playroom with train sets, books, puzzles, Legos and a climb-on train.

The Southern Museum is located 20 miles north of Atlanta, off I-75 at exit 273. Admission is $7.50 for adults, $6.50 for seniors, $5.50 for children ages three through 12 and free children two and under.