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    Marietta Fire Museum

    4.5 (8 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Theresa B.

    FYI the covid hours for this museum are 8:00 AM until 5 PM seven days a week but they are not offering guided tours they're only offering self guided tours. My son turned three yesterday and he's currently obsessed with fire trucks. We opted not to have a party because of Covid so we decided to take him to the fire museum so that he could see all the different types of fire trucks, Firemen's equipment and learn a little bit of history in the process. While the museum is small, it's packed with a lot of quality interesting historical fire trucks and memorabilia and my son absolutely loved it. It took us about an hour to see everything that's in there but I think that's a perfect amount of time for littles. I'd say it only takes about 30 to 45 minutes to see everything the museum has to offer if you're there with adults or older children. It's literally attached to the fire station. You can park across the street in the public parking lot that has hourly parking which only cost us two dollars. Entry is free and you definitely can't beat free 99! When we finished we walked next door to the attached fire station and the firemen gave my son a plastic fireman's hat which he loved and cherished. I would highly recommend this place.

    My kiddo got promoted to Chief!!!

    The museum was neat for me. I love those sort of things, but would definitely recommend this for older kids. I don't know if it's typical, or just good timing, but we were given a private tour basically & it was amazing. The paramedic/fighter was able to keep my kiddos attention while answering my questions & sharing his pride in being in the fire department. He wasn't bad on the eyes either and can try to resuscitate me anytime. Others joined us & we got to learn about their different roles, capabilities and what is required of these brave responders. Did you know they get tested and have to know every street, yes EVERY street in their district. So much fun & appreciate the time spent with us!!

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    Very cool old trucks in beautiful shape. Not much for young kids to touch/play with. Would recommend for older.

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    Gone With the Wind Museum

    Gone With the Wind Museum

    4.0(25 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    Absolutely loved!!! Def a Gone with the Wind fanatics place to visit!! I loved the display of…read moredresses and all the original pieces from Gone with the Wind! Brumby Hall & Gardens, home of the Gone With the Wind Museum, in Marietta, GA Arnoldus Brumby built the house in 1851 when he was appointed superintendent of the Georgia Military Institute. Between 150-200 students were enrolled each year until the start of the Civil War in 1861, at which point many cadets and instructors left the join the Confederate cause. Brumby departed as well, serving as Colonel in the 14th Georgia Regiment. In 1864, Union troops, commanded by Union General Willitam T. Sherman, destroyed all of the buildings at GMI except for the house, which they used as a hospital. The Marietta Gone with the Wind Museum houses an original collection of GWTW memorabilia relating to the book and movie. Original costumes, conceptual artwork, signed first editions, movie scripts and hundreds of GWTW artifacts on display.

    This museum contains all memorabilia related to the Gone with the Wind novel as well as the film…read more You will be able to see original costumes from the movie such as Scarlett's bengaline dress she wore on the honeymoon and a coat jacket worn by Rhett. There are also numerous reproductions of Scarlett's gowns including the green dress she wore at the barbecue and the burgundy gown she wore to Ashley's barbecue. Little known fact about Margaret Mitchell: she was a lifelong philanthropist and donated funds for African Americans to attend medical school in the Atlanta area. If the parking lot is full, you can park in the adjacent lot at the convention center.

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    Marietta History Center - Santa!

    Marietta History Center

    4.5(16 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    For the last few years we have visited Santa at The Marietta History Museum. This visit, like those…read morein the past, did not disappoint. All of Santa's "elves" are so friendly and kind; most start of up conversations with my little girls asking what's on their Christmas List. I always buy the digital photo with a photo ornament. The ornament is a great memory for our tree.

    Marietta History Museum; Kennesaw House…read more Sooooo much history in this building. I highly recommend. Not a huge museum so it won't take much of you're time but there is a lot of good stuff to see here. Built as a cotton warehouse by John Glover in 1845, the Kennesaw House is one of Marietta's oldest buildings. On May 1, 1855, Dix Fletcher purchased the warehouse from John Glover for $12,000 and transformed it into a hotel. Fletcher named his hotel the Fletcher House until 1867 when he renamed it the Kennesaw House. It was not until the Civil War that the Kennesaw House gained notoriety and expanded its fame. On April 11, 1862, James Andrews and 18 US soldiers spent the night here on the 2nd floor. The next morning James Andrews and the "Raiders" left the Kennesaw House, boarded a train to Kennesaw, and stole 'The General' when its Confederate crew stopped for breakfast. The purpose of this raid was to help cut the Confederacy into smaller pieces by stealing a Confederate locomotive while destroying bridges and supply lines along the way. The raid was ultimately unsuccessful but the Kennesaw House gained fame as the starting location of the "Great Locomotive Chase." In July of 1864, Union General William Tecumseh Sherman used the house for his headquarters during his "Atlanta Campaign". That November, departing US Calvary started to burn anything that could be of use to the Confederate army. Sherman spared the hotel because Dix Fletcher was a Mason and because his son-in-law, Henry Cole, was a Yankee spy. However, the fourth floor did catch fire as ashes from other burning buildings blew onto the roof. The fourth floor was never rebuilt. During Reconstruction, Dix Fletcher re-emerged the hotel "as a resort destination free from the ice and chill wind of the North and the oppressive heat and relentless bugs of the South." It is now owned by the Downtown Marietta Development Authority, and since 1996 functioned as the Marietta Museum of History.

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    High Museum of Art - "Giants" exhibit

    High Museum of Art

    4.2(578 reviews)
    14.6 miMidtown

    Excellent. I'm a member at this museum because I always love being able to swing by and enjoy the…read moreart. Last night, I pre-paid (about two months ago) for parking and the Friday Night jazz event. The Jazz was great. The museum exhibits were great.

    Can't give it a 5-star because of the websites clarity, with the add ons. I lost 25.00 for reserved…read moreparking... that is for evening events(6pm) and I had a 1pm visit. The website did not make that clear. Lucky enough, the young lady gave me a sticker, normally given to members for validation parking. She told me I was not the only one who had done the same. Besides that, such a wonderful experience! I love the crisp white and architectural look of there building. The courtyard had cute seating. The entry was very open and spacious. They do offer a coat check, had a cute little café style area off to the side, and there gift shop was everything! Get a taste of some nice art pieces in there lobby. Each staff member that I came in contact with, from the beginning to the end was so nice and helpful. And there's nothing greater than a clean restroom...WIN! I had the opportunity to catch the Viktor & Rolf exhibit. I'm a fashion lover girlie and this was, such a joy of a time for me! I did get turned around a little trying to locate the exhibit... but when I did, the elevator doors opened and boom... the art in fashion slapped me in my face(lol). They did a awesome job and recommend, if it returns or has a showing in another city go see it.

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    Loved the viktor & rolf exhibit I always attempt to stop by when a cool exhibit is in town

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    Smith Plantation Home

    Smith Plantation Home

    4.4(22 reviews)
    11.7 mi

    The city of Roswell has 3 preserved antebellum houses open for public tours. We stopped by all 3…read moreone Saturday afternoon in February. All are located within a 1/2-mile radius, and 2 are literally within about 200 yards of each other. Our third stop was at Smith Plantation. It is located close to the Roswell business / restaurant district, and is adjacent to the city hall (with which it shares a parking lot). Like the others, there is no fee here. We entered via the front door and interacted with the welcoming docent, who asked for our zip code and how we'd heard about the venue. You are then free to wander the house via whatever route you like. Most rooms have a sign with a 4-digit code. You call a phone number (the same one used at the other 2 houses) and enter successive codes as you proceed. For each code, there is an accompanying description of the room's historical context and of its furnishings. These mansions all seemed to follow the same basic floorplan - a central linear hallway with 2 or 3 rooms off each side and a staircase at the end. This home had been upgraded / modernized in the 1940s, so some parts have a different feel than the other 2 open homes. For instance, this one has a kitchen that is more relatable, and there is an actual master bath added upstairs. This also seemed to be the smallest of the 3 homes. There is a bit more information about the last people who lived in the house, as they were there until the 1980s. There are also a few outbuildings here. If you only had time to tour one house of the 3, I'd still begin with Bulloch Hall. However, this place was nice to visit if you have another 30 - 45 minutes.

    Hidden treasure in Roswell. Wonderful experience. Hostess was knowledgeable and pleasant.read more

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    School children picnicking after a tour at Smith Plantation

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