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SUMMARY:Mommy & Me
DESCRIPTION:Wrapped with Love \nJoin us as we learn the many fun ways we can learn with gift wrap and bows. \nExplore the world around us through play! Create\, experiment\, investigate and learn together. Each week has a different theme and fun new activities. \nMommy & Me has discovery and art tables from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. A short class at 10:00 AM\, 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM consists of story time\, a movement activity and hands-on interactives associated with the weekly theme. The Jolley Education Center also offers a variety of free play opportunities. \nThe year-round program is designed specifically for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers. The program is included in Museum admission and is free for Museum members. Registration is not required.
URL:https://southernmuseum.org/event/mommy-me-170/
LOCATION:Southern Museum\, 2829 Cherokee Street NW\, Kennesaw\, GA\, 30144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T123000
DTSTAMP:20251122T230658Z
CREATED:20250716T182242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T230658Z
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SUMMARY:Stay & Play
DESCRIPTION:Holiday Sing-a-Long with David Ray from the band Helping Hands! \nDate: Saturday\, November 22\, 2025\nTime: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM\nIncluded with Museum admission | Free for members \nJoin the Southern Museum for a train themed story time with a holiday sing-a-long immediately following several times throughout the event. Participants will also create a special craft to take home. These activities will take place several times throughout the event. \nThis event is part of our Stay & Play Saturday series\, offering hands-on\, family-friendly activities on the fourth Saturday of each month.
URL:https://southernmuseum.org/event/stay-play-4/
LOCATION:Southern Museum\, 2829 Cherokee Street NW\, Kennesaw\, GA\, 30144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Events,Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T123000
DTSTAMP:20250909T121547Z
CREATED:20250909T121547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T121547Z
UID:10000910-1763631000-1763641800@southernmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Mommy & Me
DESCRIPTION:Where is Perky Turkey? \nThanksgiving wouldn’t be the same without turkey! Join us as we explore what makes this bird so special. \nExplore the world around us through play! Create\, experiment\, investigate and learn together. Each week has a different theme and fun new activities. \nMommy & Me has discovery and art tables from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. A short class at 10:00 AM\, 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM consists of story time\, a movement activity and hands-on interactives associated with the weekly theme. The Jolley Education Center also offers a variety of free play opportunities. \nThe year-round program is designed specifically for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers. The program is included in Museum admission and is free for Museum members. Registration is not required.
URL:https://southernmuseum.org/event/mommy-me-176/
LOCATION:Southern Museum\, 2829 Cherokee Street NW\, Kennesaw\, GA\, 30144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T123000
DTSTAMP:20251113T230701Z
CREATED:20241112T155253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T230701Z
UID:10000859-1763026200-1763037000@southernmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Mommy & Me
DESCRIPTION:Helping Hands \n*The Old Steam Train \nAs the holiday season draws near\, let’s look at the ways we can help one another. \nExplore the world around us through play! Create\, experiment\, investigate and learn together. Each week has a different theme and fun new activities. \nMommy & Me has discovery and art tables from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. A short class at 10:00 AM\, 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM consists of story time\, a movement activity and hands-on interactives associated with the weekly theme. The Jolley Education Center also offers a variety of free play opportunities. \nThe year-round program is designed specifically for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers. The program is included in Museum admission and is free for Museum members. Registration is not required.
URL:https://southernmuseum.org/event/mommy-me-169/
LOCATION:Southern Museum\, 2829 Cherokee Street NW\, Kennesaw\, GA\, 30144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T130000
DTSTAMP:20251112T235209Z
CREATED:20241107T152202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T235209Z
UID:10000819-1762941600-1762952400@southernmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Water on the Go \nExamine how water\, as a liquid\, solid and gas\, has been used by the railroads throughout US history. \nInvestigate STEAM-powered fun at our Homeschool Workshop! Discover new train-themed concepts and apply them to your own invention\, art project\, machine or game. Workshops are multidisciplinary and include hands-on projects\, guided activities\, tours and demonstrations. \nThe drop-in program goes from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Every student is given a personalized introduction and detailed instructions before embarking on open-ended activities. A guided presentation or tour every half hour delves deeper into the topic of each workshop. \nRecommended for elementary students ages 5 to 12 and their caregivers. It is included in Museum admission and free for Museum members. Registration is not required. 
URL:https://southernmuseum.org/event/homeschool-workshop-31/
LOCATION:Southern Museum\, 2829 Cherokee Street NW\, Kennesaw\, GA\, 30144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T123000
DTSTAMP:20251106T233706Z
CREATED:20241112T155252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T233706Z
UID:10000858-1762421400-1762432200@southernmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Mommy & Me
DESCRIPTION:Happy Harvest!  \nLet’s take a peek at the fall harvest on the farm. \nExplore the world around us through play! Create\, experiment\, investigate and learn together. Each week has a different theme and fun new activities. \nMommy & Me has discovery and art tables from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. A short class at 10:00 AM\, 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM consists of story time\, a movement activity and hands-on interactives associated with the weekly theme. The Jolley Education Center also offers a variety of free play opportunities. \nThe year-round program is designed specifically for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers. The program is included in Museum admission and is free for Museum members. Registration is not required.
URL:https://southernmuseum.org/event/mommy-me-168/
LOCATION:Southern Museum\, 2829 Cherokee Street NW\, Kennesaw\, GA\, 30144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T143000
DTSTAMP:20251031T235209Z
CREATED:20251002T184220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T235209Z
UID:10000913-1761919200-1761921000@southernmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Tales from the Rails
DESCRIPTION:Tales from the Rails Ghost Tours at the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History is back again this October! Join us October 31 at 10AM and 2PM. \nThese tours include an interactive component in the lobby for guests to enter a Civil War aid station and ask questions of a Living Historian concerning medical practices during the mid-1800’s. The tour will continue through the Museum galleries and will introduce guests to a variety of fun and spooky train ghost stories. \nTales From the Rails tours are included in Museum general admission.
URL:https://southernmuseum.org/event/tales-from-the-rails-6/
LOCATION:Southern Museum\, 2829 Cherokee Street NW\, Kennesaw\, GA\, 30144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Events,Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T103000
DTSTAMP:20251031T235205Z
CREATED:20251002T184219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T235205Z
UID:10000912-1761904800-1761906600@southernmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Tales from the Rails
DESCRIPTION:Tales from the Rails Ghost Tours at the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History is back again this October! Join us October 31 at 10AM and 2PM. \nThese tours include an interactive component in the lobby for guests to enter a Civil War aid station and ask questions of a Living Historian concerning medical practices during the mid-1800’s. The tour will continue through the Museum galleries and will introduce guests to a variety of fun and spooky train ghost stories. \nTales From the Rails tours are included in Museum general admission.
URL:https://southernmuseum.org/event/tales-from-the-rails-5/
LOCATION:Southern Museum\, 2829 Cherokee Street NW\, Kennesaw\, GA\, 30144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Events,Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T123000
DTSTAMP:20251030T235202Z
CREATED:20241112T155252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T235202Z
UID:10000857-1761816600-1761827400@southernmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Mommy & Me
DESCRIPTION:Pumpkin Party!  \n*(Children are encouraged to wear costumes) \nWe invite you to put on your costumes and join as we cover the museum in pumpkin activities. \nExplore the world around us through play! Create\, experiment\, investigate and learn together. Each week has a different theme and fun new activities. \nMommy & Me has discovery and art tables from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. A short class at 10:00 AM\, 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM consists of story time\, a movement activity and hands-on interactives associated with the weekly theme. The Jolley Education Center also offers a variety of free play opportunities. \nThe year-round program is designed specifically for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers. The program is included in Museum admission and is free for Museum members. Registration is not required.
URL:https://southernmuseum.org/event/mommy-me-167/
LOCATION:Southern Museum\, 2829 Cherokee Street NW\, Kennesaw\, GA\, 30144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T170000
DTSTAMP:20251028T232206Z
CREATED:20240705T144008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T232206Z
UID:10000767-1761660000-1761670800@southernmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Sensory Friendly Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Join the Southern Museum for a Sensory Friendly Afternoon! From 2 PM to 5 PM\, the museum is transformed into a sensory-friendly environment. We welcome visitors with Autism Spectrum Disorder\, sensory processing issues or special needs to explore the Museum at their own pace. All ages are welcome. Included with general admission and free for members! \nSensory Friendly afternoon has added two themed story times at 3 PM and 4 PM\, along with an exhibit connection. Visitors will still be able to explore the museum if they choose not to participate in the programming. \nFebruary 25 – Proud to be a Pullman Porter \n\nTopic-African American History Month-Sleeper Cars\nBook: Night Train\, Night Train\, by Robert Burleigh\nExhibit Connection: Pullman Car and Case\n\nMarch 25 – The Wonders of Women in Railroading \n\nTopic-Women’s History Month- Women in Railroading\nBook: Kate Shelley and the Midnight Express\, by Margarett K. Wetterer\nExhibit Connection: Construction Feats Panel\n\nApril 29 – Who’s on the Caboose? \n\nTopic: Cabooses\nBook: A Moose on the Caboose\, by Candace Spizzirri\nExhibit Connection: Exterior Caboose Tour\n\nMay 27 – Hooray for Trains! \n\nTopic: National Train Day (10th)\nBook: I Like Trains\, by Daisy Hirst\nExhibit Connection: 3×4 interactive layout\n\nJune 24 – Chugga\, Chugga\, Meow\, Meow \n\nTopic: Animals and the Railroad\nBook: Chessie Takes a Train Trip\, by Thomas W. Dixon Jr\nExhibit Connection: Owney Case (RR animals)\n\nJuly 29 – The Most Famous Locomotive of Them All \n\nTopic: Famous Steam Locomotives\nBooks: Flying Scotsman and the Best Birthday Ever\, by Michael Morpurgo\nExhibit Connection: General Gallery Tour\n\nAugust 26 – Touch-a-Train \n\nTopic: Model Train Scales\nBook: Snakes on a Train\, by Kathryn Dennis\nExhibit Connection: Touch model train cars of different scales\n\nSeptember 30 – No Class \nOctober 28 – The Friendly Freight Train \n\nTopic: Freight Cars\nFreight Train\, by Donald Crews\nExhibit Connection: Merci Boxcar\n\nNovember 25 – No Class \nDecember 30 – Happy Holidays! \n\nTopic: Holiday Trains\nPolar Express\, by Chris Van Allsburg\nExhibit Connection: Holiday Layout\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://southernmuseum.org/event/sensory-friendly-afternoon-46/
LOCATION:Southern Museum\, 2829 Cherokee Street NW\, Kennesaw\, GA\, 30144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T143000
DTSTAMP:20251025T233704Z
CREATED:20251002T184218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251025T233704Z
UID:10000911-1761400800-1761402600@southernmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Tales from the Rails
DESCRIPTION:Tales from the Rails Ghost Tours at the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History is back again this October! Join us October 25 at 2PM and October 31 at 10AM and 2Pm. \nThese tours include an interactive component in the lobby for guests to enter a Civil War aid station and ask questions of a Living Historian concerning medical practices during the mid-1800’s. The tour will continue through the Museum galleries and will introduce guests to a variety of fun and spooky train ghost stories. \nTales From the Rails tours are included in Museum general admission.
URL:https://southernmuseum.org/event/tales-from-the-rails-4/
LOCATION:Southern Museum\, 2829 Cherokee Street NW\, Kennesaw\, GA\, 30144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Events,Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T123000
DTSTAMP:20251025T233659Z
CREATED:20250716T182241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251025T233659Z
UID:10000903-1761384600-1761395400@southernmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Stay & Play
DESCRIPTION:A is for Agriculture with Ag-Pro of Marietta \nJoin the Southern Museum and climb aboard real John Deere tractors\, courtesy of Ag-Pro Marietta! Museum staff will host an education table about the history of the John Deere company that was founded during the 1800’s and led in a craft children can take home. \nDate: Saturday\, October 25\, 2025\nTime: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM\nIncluded with Museum admission | Free for members \nThis event is part of our Stay & Play Saturday series\, offering hands-on\, family-friendly activities on the fourth Saturday of each month.
URL:https://southernmuseum.org/event/stay-play-3/
LOCATION:Southern Museum\, 2829 Cherokee Street NW\, Kennesaw\, GA\, 30144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Events,Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T123000
DTSTAMP:20251023T230657Z
CREATED:20241112T155252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T230657Z
UID:10000856-1761211800-1761222600@southernmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Mommy & Me
DESCRIPTION:Silly Spiders \nSpiders are our friends! Let’s explore the important role that spiders play in our backyard. \nExplore the world around us through play! Create\, experiment\, investigate and learn together. Each week has a different theme and fun new activities. \nMommy & Me has discovery and art tables from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. A short class at 10:00 AM\, 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM consists of story time\, a movement activity and hands-on interactives associated with the weekly theme. The Jolley Education Center also offers a variety of free play opportunities. \nThe year-round program is designed specifically for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers. The program is included in Museum admission and is free for Museum members. Registration is not required.
URL:https://southernmuseum.org/event/mommy-me-166/
LOCATION:Southern Museum\, 2829 Cherokee Street NW\, Kennesaw\, GA\, 30144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T123000
DTSTAMP:20251016T233705Z
CREATED:20241112T143721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T233705Z
UID:10000855-1760607000-1760617800@southernmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Mommy & Me
DESCRIPTION:Hello\, Mr. Scarecrow! \nJoin us as we participate in all kinds of scarecrow activities at this Mommy and Me. \nExplore the world around us through play! Create\, experiment\, investigate and learn together. Each week has a different theme and fun new activities. \nMommy & Me has discovery and art tables from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. A short class at 10:00 AM\, 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM consists of story time\, a movement activity and hands-on interactives associated with the weekly theme. The Jolley Education Center also offers a variety of free play opportunities. \nThe year-round program is designed specifically for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers. The program is included in Museum admission and is free for Museum members. Registration is not required.
URL:https://southernmuseum.org/event/mommy-me-165/
LOCATION:Southern Museum\, 2829 Cherokee Street NW\, Kennesaw\, GA\, 30144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T123000
DTSTAMP:20251009T235157Z
CREATED:20241112T143721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T235157Z
UID:10000854-1760002200-1760013000@southernmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Mommy & Me
DESCRIPTION:Shapes of Fall \nFall decorations are all around us. Look closely\, what shapes do you see? \nExplore the world around us through play! Create\, experiment\, investigate and learn together. Each week has a different theme and fun new activities. \nMommy & Me has discovery and art tables from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. A short class at 10:00 AM\, 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM consists of story time\, a movement activity and hands-on interactives associated with the weekly theme. The Jolley Education Center also offers a variety of free play opportunities. \nThe year-round program is designed specifically for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers. The program is included in Museum admission and is free for Museum members. Registration is not required.
URL:https://southernmuseum.org/event/mommy-me-164/
LOCATION:Southern Museum\, 2829 Cherokee Street NW\, Kennesaw\, GA\, 30144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T130000
DTSTAMP:20251008T225203Z
CREATED:20241107T152202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T225203Z
UID:10000818-1759917600-1759928400@southernmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Forgotten Lines \nJoin us as we examine the many abandoned rail lines throughout Georgia. We’ll research how changes in infrastructure and technology affect the use and decline of certain rail lines. \nInvestigate STEAM-powered fun at our Homeschool Workshop! Discover new train-themed concepts and apply them to your own invention\, art project\, machine or game. Workshops are multidisciplinary and include hands-on projects\, guided activities\, tours and demonstrations. \nThe drop-in program goes from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Every student is given a personalized introduction and detailed instructions before embarking on open-ended activities. A guided presentation or tour every half hour delves deeper into the topic of each workshop. \nRecommended for elementary students ages 5 to 12 and their caregivers. It is included in Museum admission and free for Museum members. Registration is not required. 
URL:https://southernmuseum.org/event/homeschool-workshop-29/
LOCATION:Southern Museum\, 2829 Cherokee Street NW\, Kennesaw\, GA\, 30144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T123000
DTSTAMP:20251002T230734Z
CREATED:20241112T143721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T230734Z
UID:10000853-1759397400-1759408200@southernmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Mommy & Me
DESCRIPTION:Leaves are falling! \nLook at all the colors that the leaves are turning! Come and celebrate the change in seasons with us. \nExplore the world around us through play! Create\, experiment\, investigate and learn together. Each week has a different theme and fun new activities. \nMommy & Me has discovery and art tables from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. A short class at 10:00 AM\, 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM consists of story time\, a movement activity and hands-on interactives associated with the weekly theme. The Jolley Education Center also offers a variety of free play opportunities. \nThe year-round program is designed specifically for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers. The program is included in Museum admission and is free for Museum members. Registration is not required.
URL:https://southernmuseum.org/event/mommy-me-163/
LOCATION:Southern Museum\, 2829 Cherokee Street NW\, Kennesaw\, GA\, 30144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T123000
DTSTAMP:20250817T192914Z
CREATED:20250716T182241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T192914Z
UID:10000902-1758965400-1758976200@southernmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Stay & Play
DESCRIPTION:It’s a Hard Tack Life with Pichino Italy \nJoin the Southern Museum on September 27\, 2025\, for a fun\, hands-on experience where kids can see how we make bread dough today and learn how Civil War soldiers relied on hard tack for survival. Museum staff will share its history and help children create their own hard tack ornament to take home \nDate: Saturday\, September 27\, 2025\nTime: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM\nIncluded with Museum admission | Free for members \nThis event is part of our Stay & Play Saturday series\, offering hands-on\, family-friendly activities on the fourth Saturday of each month.
URL:https://southernmuseum.org/event/stay-play-2/
LOCATION:Southern Museum\, 2829 Cherokee Street NW\, Kennesaw\, GA\, 30144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Events,Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T120000
DTSTAMP:20250817T192856Z
CREATED:20250716T193755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T192856Z
UID:10000908-1758880800-1758888000@southernmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Fall Break at the Southern Museum
DESCRIPTION:Fall Break at the Southern Museum  \nJoin us for an exciting Fall Break program at the Southern Museum\, where we’ll learn about community helpers and the important jobs they do every day! \nOn Sept. 23\, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\, “The Nurse Is In”\, step into the world of nursing! Explore 150 years of care through interactive crafts and hands-on fun. \nOn Sept. 24\, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\, drop in for “Tickets Please” and learn about the heroes of public transit! Enjoy a fun craft and info table spotlighting today’s MARTA and Amtrak workers. \nOn Sept. 25\, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM\, features a special “Mommy and Me” program\, with “Fire Safety” partnered with Cobb County Fire Department. Discover what tools firefighters use to keep themselves safe when fighting fires. \nFinally\, on Sept. 26\, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\, Discover the “Archivist: The Librarian of the Museum”. Meet the museum’s librarian\, our archivist! Enjoy a fun storytime and a brief tour of the Reading Room. \nDon’t miss this fun and educational week for the entire family!
URL:https://southernmuseum.org/event/fall-break-at-the-southern-museum-3/
LOCATION:Southern Museum\, 2829 Cherokee Street NW\, Kennesaw\, GA\, 30144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Events,Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T123000
DTSTAMP:20250817T192842Z
CREATED:20241112T143721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T192842Z
UID:10000852-1758792600-1758803400@southernmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Mommy & Me
DESCRIPTION:Fire Safety \nWhat tools do firefighters use to keep themselves safe when fighting fires? Come discover with us. \nExplore the world around us through play! Create\, experiment\, investigate and learn together. Each week has a different theme and fun new activities. \nMommy & Me has discovery and art tables from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. A short class at 10:00 AM\, 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM consists of story time\, a movement activity and hands-on interactives associated with the weekly theme. The Jolley Education Center also offers a variety of free play opportunities. \nThe year-round program is designed specifically for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers. The program is included in Museum admission and is free for Museum members. Registration is not required.
URL:https://southernmuseum.org/event/mommy-me-162/
LOCATION:Southern Museum\, 2829 Cherokee Street NW\, Kennesaw\, GA\, 30144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T120000
DTSTAMP:20250817T192715Z
CREATED:20250716T193755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T192715Z
UID:10000907-1758708000-1758715200@southernmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Fall Break at the Southern Museum
DESCRIPTION:Fall Break at the Southern Museum  \nJoin us for an exciting Fall Break program at the Southern Museum\, where we’ll learn about community helpers and the important jobs they do every day! \nOn Sept. 23\, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\, “The Nurse Is In”\, step into the world of nursing! Explore 150 years of care through interactive crafts and hands-on fun. \nOn Sept. 24\, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\, drop in for “Tickets Please” and learn about the heroes of public transit! Enjoy a fun craft and info table spotlighting today’s MARTA and Amtrak workers. \nOn Sept. 25\, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM\, features a special “Mommy and Me” program\, with “Fire Safety” partnered with Cobb County Fire Department. Discover what tools firefighters use to keep themselves safe when fighting fires. \nFinally\, on Sept. 26\, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\, Discover the “Archivist: The Librarian of the Museum”. Meet the museum’s librarian\, our archivist! Enjoy a fun storytime and a brief tour of the Reading Room. \nDon’t miss this fun and educational week for the entire family!
URL:https://southernmuseum.org/event/fall-break-at-the-southern-museum-2/
LOCATION:Southern Museum\, 2829 Cherokee Street NW\, Kennesaw\, GA\, 30144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Events,Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T120000
DTSTAMP:20250817T192715Z
CREATED:20250716T193753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T192715Z
UID:10000906-1758621600-1758628800@southernmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Fall Break at the Southern Museum
DESCRIPTION:Fall Break at the Southern Museum  \nJoin us for an exciting Fall Break program at the Southern Museum\, where we’ll learn about community helpers and the important jobs they do every day! \nOn Sept. 23\, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\, “The Nurse Is In”\, step into the world of nursing! Explore 150 years of care through interactive crafts and hands-on fun. \nOn Sept. 24\, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\, drop in for “Tickets Please” and learn about the heroes of public transit! Enjoy a fun craft and info table spotlighting today’s MARTA and Amtrak workers. \nOn Sept. 25\, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM\, features a special “Mommy and Me” program\, with “Fire Safety” partnered with Cobb County Fire Department. Discover what tools firefighters use to keep themselves safe when fighting fires. \nFinally\, on Sept. 26\, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\, Discover the “Archivist: The Librarian of the Museum”. Meet the museum’s librarian\, our archivist! Enjoy a fun storytime and a brief tour of the Reading Room. \nDon’t miss this fun and educational week for the entire family!
URL:https://southernmuseum.org/event/fall-break-at-the-southern-museum/
LOCATION:Southern Museum\, 2829 Cherokee Street NW\, Kennesaw\, GA\, 30144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Events,Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T123000
DTSTAMP:20250817T192715Z
CREATED:20241112T143721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T192715Z
UID:10000851-1758187800-1758198600@southernmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Mommy & Me
DESCRIPTION:Traveling Around Town \nOur community is filled with roads\, rails and trails. Come explore all the ways we get around town. \nExplore the world around us through play! Create\, experiment\, investigate and learn together. Each week has a different theme and fun new activities. \nMommy & Me has discovery and art tables from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. A short class at 10:00 AM\, 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM consists of story time\, a movement activity and hands-on interactives associated with the weekly theme. The Jolley Education Center also offers a variety of free play opportunities. \nThe year-round program is designed specifically for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers. The program is included in Museum admission and is free for Museum members. Registration is not required.
URL:https://southernmuseum.org/event/mommy-me-161/
LOCATION:Southern Museum\, 2829 Cherokee Street NW\, Kennesaw\, GA\, 30144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T123000
DTSTAMP:20250817T192713Z
CREATED:20250716T193753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T192713Z
UID:10000905-1757583000-1757593800@southernmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Mommy & Me
DESCRIPTION:At the Playground \nUp and down and all around. Let’s explore directions while we talk about visiting the playground! \nExplore the world around us through play! Create\, experiment\, investigate and learn together. Each week has a different theme and fun new activities. \nMommy & Me has discovery and art tables from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. A short class at 10:00 AM\, 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM consists of story time\, a movement activity and hands-on interactives associated with the weekly theme. The Jolley Education Center also offers a variety of free play opportunities. \nThe year-round program is designed specifically for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers. The program is included in Museum admission and is free for Museum members. Registration is not required.
URL:https://southernmuseum.org/event/mommy-me-175/
LOCATION:Southern Museum\, 2829 Cherokee Street NW\, Kennesaw\, GA\, 30144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T130000
DTSTAMP:20250817T192710Z
CREATED:20241107T152202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T192710Z
UID:10000817-1757498400-1757509200@southernmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Bringing It All Together: The Study of Intermodal Trains \nExplore the important role that trains play in transporting goods as they move across land\, sea and sky. \nInvestigate STEAM-powered fun at our Homeschool Workshop! Discover new train-themed concepts and apply them to your own invention\, art project\, machine or game. Workshops are multidisciplinary and include hands-on projects\, guided activities\, tours and demonstrations. \nThe drop-in program goes from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Every student is given a personalized introduction and detailed instructions before embarking on open-ended activities. A guided presentation or tour every half hour delves deeper into the topic of each workshop. \nRecommended for elementary students ages 5 to 12 and their caregivers. It is included in Museum admission and free for Museum members. Registration is not required. 
URL:https://southernmuseum.org/event/homeschool-workshop-28/
LOCATION:Southern Museum\, 2829 Cherokee Street NW\, Kennesaw\, GA\, 30144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T123000
DTSTAMP:20250817T192707Z
CREATED:20241112T143720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T192707Z
UID:10000850-1756978200-1756989000@southernmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Mommy & Me
DESCRIPTION:Lights and Sirens   \n* Police Officer Visit \nWe’re excited to welcome the Kennesaw City Police Department to Mommy and Me this week. Come see the tools they use to keep the community safe. \nExplore the world around us through play! Create\, experiment\, investigate and learn together. Each week has a different theme and fun new activities. \nMommy & Me has discovery and art tables from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. A short class at 10:00 AM\, 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM consists of story time\, a movement activity and hands-on interactives associated with the weekly theme. The Jolley Education Center also offers a variety of free play opportunities. \nThe year-round program is designed specifically for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers. The program is included in Museum admission and is free for Museum members. Registration is not required.
URL:https://southernmuseum.org/event/mommy-me-160/
LOCATION:Southern Museum\, 2829 Cherokee Street NW\, Kennesaw\, GA\, 30144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T123000
DTSTAMP:20250817T192705Z
CREATED:20241112T143720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T192705Z
UID:10000849-1756373400-1756384200@southernmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Mommy & Me
DESCRIPTION:Don’t Forget Your Map! \nIt’s time to pull out a map to help find your way around the museum! \nExplore the world around us through play! Create\, experiment\, investigate and learn together. Each week has a different theme and fun new activities. \nMommy & Me has discovery and art tables from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. A short class at 10:00 AM\, 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM consists of story time\, a movement activity and hands-on interactives associated with the weekly theme. The Jolley Education Center also offers a variety of free play opportunities. \nThe year-round program is designed specifically for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers. The program is included in Museum admission and is free for Museum members. Registration is not required.
URL:https://southernmuseum.org/event/mommy-me-159/
LOCATION:Southern Museum\, 2829 Cherokee Street NW\, Kennesaw\, GA\, 30144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T170000
DTSTAMP:20250817T192702Z
CREATED:20240705T143956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T192702Z
UID:10000765-1756216800-1756227600@southernmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Sensory Friendly Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Join the Southern Museum for a Sensory Friendly Afternoon! From 2 PM to 5 PM\, the museum is transformed into a sensory-friendly environment. We welcome visitors with Autism Spectrum Disorder\, sensory processing issues or special needs to explore the Museum at their own pace. All ages are welcome. Included with general admission and free for members! \nSensory Friendly afternoon has added two themed story times at 3 PM and 4 PM\, along with an exhibit connection. Visitors will still be able to explore the museum if they choose not to participate in the programming. \nFebruary 25 – Proud to be a Pullman Porter \n\nTopic-African American History Month-Sleeper Cars\nBook: Night Train\, Night Train\, by Robert Burleigh\nExhibit Connection: Pullman Car and Case\n\nMarch 25 – The Wonders of Women in Railroading \n\nTopic-Women’s History Month- Women in Railroading\nBook: Kate Shelley and the Midnight Express\, by Margarett K. Wetterer\nExhibit Connection: Construction Feats Panel\n\nApril 29 – Who’s on the Caboose? \n\nTopic: Cabooses\nBook: A Moose on the Caboose\, by Candace Spizzirri\nExhibit Connection: Exterior Caboose Tour\n\nMay 27 – Hooray for Trains! \n\nTopic: National Train Day (10th)\nBook: I Like Trains\, by Daisy Hirst\nExhibit Connection: 3×4 interactive layout\n\nJune 24 – Chugga\, Chugga\, Meow\, Meow \n\nTopic: Animals and the Railroad\nBook: Chessie Takes a Train Trip\, by Thomas W. Dixon Jr\nExhibit Connection: Owney Case (RR animals)\n\nJuly 29 – The Most Famous Locomotive of Them All \n\nTopic: Famous Steam Locomotives\nBooks: Flying Scotsman and the Best Birthday Ever\, by Michael Morpurgo\nExhibit Connection: General Gallery Tour\n\nAugust 26 – Touch-a-Train \n\nTopic: Model Train Scales\nBook: Snakes on a Train\, by Kathryn Dennis\nExhibit Connection: Touch model train cars of different scales\n\nSeptember 30 – No Class \nOctober 28 – The Friendly Freight Train \n\nTopic: Freight Cars\nFreight Train\, by Donald Crews\nExhibit Connection: Merci Boxcar\n\nNovember 25 – No Class \nDecember 30 – Happy Holidays! \n\nTopic: Holiday Trains\nPolar Express\, by Chris Van Allsburg\nExhibit Connection: Holiday Layout\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://southernmuseum.org/event/sensory-friendly-afternoon-44/
LOCATION:Southern Museum\, 2829 Cherokee Street NW\, Kennesaw\, GA\, 30144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T123000
DTSTAMP:20250817T192659Z
CREATED:20250716T182238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T192659Z
UID:10000901-1755941400-1755952200@southernmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Stay & Play
DESCRIPTION:Fiber Art Fun with Artful Rabbit \nJoin the Southern Museum on August 23\, 2025\, where Artful Rabbit staff will lead a fiber art craft while museum employees will host an education table that introduces guests to the history of the textile industry in Georgia. We will also have hands-on loom activities \nDate: Saturday\, August 23\, 2025\nTime: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM\nIncluded with Museum admission | Free for members \nThis event is part of our Stay & Play Saturday series\, offering hands-on\, family-friendly activities on the fourth Saturday of each month.
URL:https://southernmuseum.org/event/stay-play/
LOCATION:Southern Museum\, 2829 Cherokee Street NW\, Kennesaw\, GA\, 30144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Events,Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T123000
DTSTAMP:20250817T192657Z
CREATED:20241112T143720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T192657Z
UID:10000848-1755768600-1755779400@southernmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Mommy & Me
DESCRIPTION:The Alphabet Train \nLetters are everywhere! Let’s see what letters we can find on the Alphabet Train. \nExplore the world around us through play! Create\, experiment\, investigate and learn together. Each week has a different theme and fun new activities. \nMommy & Me has discovery and art tables from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. A short class at 10:00 AM\, 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM consists of story time\, a movement activity and hands-on interactives associated with the weekly theme. The Jolley Education Center also offers a variety of free play opportunities. \nThe year-round program is designed specifically for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers. The program is included in Museum admission and is free for Museum members. Registration is not required.
URL:https://southernmuseum.org/event/mommy-me-158/
LOCATION:Southern Museum\, 2829 Cherokee Street NW\, Kennesaw\, GA\, 30144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Museum
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