The Southeastern Railway Museum will host a Steak Cook-Off Association (SCA) sanctioned cook-off on March 28. The event is open to the public, who will be able to interact with participating teams. The museum will be open for its regular museum hours (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) during the cook-off. Teams participating in the…
Kennesaw Museum Foundation adds three to its board
The Kennesaw Museum Foundation has added three new members to its board. The board approved the additions at its January meeting at the Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History in Downtown Kennesaw. Joining the Board are Joe Bozeman, Todd DeFeo and Chelsea Wilbur. Bozeman is a longtime Kennesaw resident and was previously a…
Reopening of Smyrna History Museum ‘a great day for Smyrna’
Residents turned out in droves Sunday for the opening of the revamped Smyrna History Museum.
Southeastern Railway Museum celebrating the season with Santa
The Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth is celebrating the season with a series of events that kick off with Santa’s arrival on Saturday, Nov. 16. Santa will arrive at the museum at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16. He will be welcomed again this year by the Jingle Bell Dancers…
Revamped Smyrna museum to reopen Nov. 17
The Smyrna History Museum will open its newly revamped and expanded facility to the public on Nov. 17.
Southern Museum gala to benefit Civil War education
The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History will raise money during its Nov. 8 annual gala for a program that helps teachers at Title I schools in Cobb County teach the Civil War. The “Civil War Classroom Experience” uses lesser-known stories from historical figures to bring to life…
The Memphis, Clarksville & Louisville is worth remembering
Standing at the corner of 10th and Commerce streets in Clarksville, Tennessee, it may be hard to imagine this was once a bustling transportation hub. The old depot, known by locals as the L&N Station, still stands, but passenger trains no longer pass through the city. Freight trains seldom rumble…
Southern Museum hosting annual gala returns on Nov. 8
The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History is hosting its annual fundraising gala this November, and attendees have an opportunity to sample fare from local restaurants while supporting the educational mission of the museum. “Trains, Tapas & Tastings” is set for 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, at…
Trains, Trucks & Tractors continues at this weekend
Local agencies, including Gwinnett County Transit, Gwinnett County Public Schools, Gwinnett County Department of Fire and Emergency Services and MARTA, will display buses and equipment during this weekend’s Trains, Trucks & Tractors at the Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth. The event continues from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today (Saturday, Aug. 3) and tomorrow (Sunday,…
Western & Atlantic Railroad Book Signing at Acworth Bookstore
Author Todd DeFeo will sign copies of his new book, a history of the Western & Atlantic Railroad, during a book signing in Acworth. DeFeo will appear from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Aug. 10 at the Acworth Bookstore in Acworth, Georgia. The state of Georgia chartered the Western…