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You Can Get Here On A Train... Or A Plane... Or A Car: Southern Museum Welcomes William Wardrop Exhibit

1/15/09

Experience the sense of wonder once inspired by various modes of travel at William Wardrop Creations: Man's Imagination and Machines, an upcoming special exhibition at the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History February 21 – July 5, 2009.

This unique exhibition features charming and detailed handcrafted models of trains, planes, rocket ships, land craft, and submarines from one of the country's premier professional modelers. The exhibition will also include an activity area where children can try their hand at creating models.

"Sixty of William Wardrop's models will be on display, including a replication of his workshop, where his imagination meets creation," explained Southern Museum Curator Mike Bearrow. "He uses a wide variety of materials, including cardboard and toilet tissue!"

The Southern Museum and the artist William Wardrop will host a special opening for the exhibition, Saturday, February 21, 10 am to 2 pm, with tours, hourly interpretive programs, and hands on activities for children. The event is free with regular museum admission. For more information on the event, email programs@southernmuseum.org or call (770) 427-2117 x3174.

In addition to this special exhibition, the Southern Museum has a variety of other events planned for February and March, including:

Mommy & Me – sponsored by Gas South
Mommy & Me events are held every Thursday at 10 AM, for children 3-5 years and their parents. The programs are free with Museum admission.

February 5 • Gears and Wheels
February 12 • Abe Lincoln, the Boy who Loved Books
February 19 • All Aboard! An Imaginary Train Trip
February 26 • Camping Out Civil War Style
March 5 • This Train
March 12 • What did they Wear?
March 19 • Things That Go
March 26 • Music, Music, Music!

Children's History Workshop – Play It Again
Participants will design and create their very own board games – a form of recreation that became popular in the 1800s.

February 28 • 10 AM – Noon
$10 per child, $7 for Museum members

Home School Day
Home-schooled children of all ages can explore the Museum's exhibits at a special rate. Educational programs will be offered hourly giving everyone the chance to learn more about history. See the Education section of www.southernmuseum.org for more information. Please note that the Museum does not provide group tours on Home School Days.

March 9 • 10 AM – 2 PM
$4 per student (4-12), $6 per adult, free for children 3 and under
Call 770-427-2117, ext 3174 or e-mail programs@southernmuseum.org for more information

The Civil War Comes to Georgia
Local Civil War living historians provide a glimpse of Civil War life with demonstrations held throughout the day.

March 14 • 10 AM – 4 PM
Call 770-427-2117, ext 3174 or e-mail programs@southernmuseum.org for more information

Historical Society Lecture Series – Civil War Music Show
The Kennesaw Historical Society and the Southern Museum will host this live presentation of Civil War music featuring famous songs such as "Dixie," "Goober Peas" and "Battle Hymn of the Republic." Members of local area churches will present the songs.

March 14 • 2 PM – 3 PM
Call 770-427-2117, ext 3174 or e-mail programs@southernmuseum.org for more information

Children's History Workshop – Victorian Paper Art
The current fun hobby of arts and crafts got its start during the Victorian Era. Participants will get to make their own paper art!

March 28 • 10 AM – Noon
$10 per child, $7 for Museum members

Unless otherwise noted, for more information on any of the above programs call the Museum at 770-427-2117, ext 3173, or e-mail children@southernmuseum.org.

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 recently opened the Jolley Education Center, that features a variety of hands on exhibits to inspire a love of learning in children, as well.

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 4-12, and free for children 3 and under.