The Railroad Rendezvous is back this July.
This event welcomes all attendees to express their love for
trains, and this year should be more enjoyable!
The events scheduled for Railroad Rendezvous are:
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Hobo Jungle: Re-enactors will offer tales about
life on the rails and teach Hobo language. Additional family activities will be
available.
·
Operation Lifesaver: The non-profit organization
will offer safety information and tours of its Operation Lifesaver Mobile
Educational Exhibit.
·
Outdoor Games: Guests can participate in sack
races, a ring toss and a bean bag toss.
·
Train Layouts: Model train layouts will be on
display specifically for Railroad Rendezvous.
·
Live Railroad Music: Live music will be provided
throughout the event
·
Crafts: Fun and educational crafts will be
available in the Classroom during the event
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Visitors can explore the Museum’s permanent
exhibits to learn about the Great Locomotive Chase, one of the Civil War’s most
thrilling episodes.
The Museum also includes a full-scale replica of The Glover
Machine Works. Admission for the event is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, $5 for
children ages 4-12. Children under three and members of the Museum are free.
An
additional fee of $5 for guests four years and up is required to board the
General Locomotive, and this includes members.
No coupons or discounts will be accepted on the day of this
event.
The museum is located at 2829 Cherokee Street in downtown
Kennesaw (exit 273 on Interstate 74). For more information and updates on
Railroad Rendezvous, contact events@southernmuseum.org or call 770-427-2117
ext. 3058, and to find information on the Southern Museum, visit
southernmuseum.org.