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The Southern Museum’s annual event returns Jan. 28-29

"Trains, Trains, Trains!" returns to The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History on Jan. 28 and 29 in downtown Kennesaw. (Courtesy of The Southern Museum)
"Trains, Trains, Trains!" returns to The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History on Jan. 28 and 29 in downtown Kennesaw. (Courtesy of The Southern Museum)
By Carolyn Cunningham – For the AJC
Jan 18, 2023

The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History’s annual event — Trains, Trains, Trains! — returns from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Jan. 28 and 29.

This event will feature the museum’s biggest model train display along with train-themed activities and historic trains.

The model train layouts will come in all sizes and feature a variety of themes — many of which have interactive buttons.

Railroad artifacts will be on display for visitors to hold, touch and discover how they were used.

Operation Lifesaver also will be on-site to teach children and their families about railroad safety.

Regular admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors (ages 65+) and $5 for children (ages 3 to 17), active-duty military (with ID) and university students (with ID).

Tickets are available online.

Admission for museum members is free.

Parking will be available at Swift-Cantrell Park, 3140 Old 41 Highway NW, Kennesaw, with a free shuttle service.

Event sponsors include Nicholson, Silverbach & Watson, J Lunsford CPA, Dixie Precast, Kennesaw Business Association and Georgia Operation Lifesaver.

The Southern Museum is at 2829 Cherokee St. in downtown Kennesaw (exit 273 on I-75).

For more information, visit SouthernMuseum.org or call 770-427-2117.

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