At the Author Meet and Greet visitors will have the opportunity to meet Terry Webb author of the book “Costly Freedom”. The Museum’s very own Amy Reed wrote the forward for this piece of historical fiction and helped to give a historical perspective of Marietta at the time directly after the Civil War. “Costly Freedom” is about a young boy freed from slavery who struggles during Reconstruction to find his place in the world.

“Costly Freedom” is sold in the Museum store. Webb will be signing her book and on the 2nd floor of the Marietta Museum of History. This will be a FREE day so come out with the whole family and enjoy the Square!

Date:
Sat, July 31, 2010 from 12pm – 3pm

Admission:
Admission to the museum is free for the day.

Address:
2nd Floor Marietta Museum of History
1 Depot Street, Suite #200
Marietta, GA 30060-1909

Parking:
Mill Street Parking Lot

For more information, please call 770-794-5710

One of the Museum’s favorite speakers, Don Lillie, will be returning to speak on glass paperweights! Don Lillie has previously spoken on The Crystal Palace, The History of the Christmas Ball, and The Tallapoosa Glass Works. Mr. Lillie will discuss the history, techniques, and will display selected examples of pristine weights and some common collectibles. Light refreshments will be served after the event in the Museum Galleries on the 2nd floor. FREE for Members, $5 for Non-Members.

Date:
Thu, August 19, 7pm – 9pm

Admission:
Admission is FREE for Members, $5 for Non-Members.

Address:
Marietta Museum of History
3rd Floor
1 Depot Street, Suite #200
Marietta, GA 30060-1909

Parking:
Mill Street Parking Lot

For more information, please call 770-794-5710

Bring your lunch and enjoy a lecture by Museum Registrar Christa McCay. Exciting and inspiring stories about the life of Marietta’s Regina Rambo Benson will be shared. Mrs. Benson was an early supporter of women’s equality and was the only woman to drive a car in the 1910 Good Roads Tour. She ran for political office during the 1930s when few women did so. Come learn about a true legend and inspiration to many! Drinks and desserts will be served. FREE for Members $5 for Non-Members.

Date:
Thu, September 16, 11:30am – 12:30pm

Admission:
Admission is FREE for Members $5 for Non-Members.

Address:
Marietta Museum of History 3rd floor (map) Marietta Museum of History
1 Depot Street, Suite #200
Marietta, GA 30060-1909

Parking:
Mill Street Parking Lot

For more information, please call 770-794-5710

Captain Alan W. Price will be speaking on his personal experiences as Chief Pilot while leading Delta’s Atlanta based recovery efforts during the 9-11 terrorist attacks. Capt. Price was the Pilot Manager of Human Factors and led Delta’s Captain’s Leadership program. He was also a contributor to Delta’s Flight Operations Safety magazine, “Up Front.”

Date:
Thu, October 21, 2010, 7pm – 9pm

Admission:
Admission is FREE for members and $5 for non-memebers.

Address:
Marietta Museum of History
3rd Floor
1 Depot Street, Suite #200
Marietta, GA 30060-1909

Parking:
Mill Street Parking

For more information, please call 770-794-5710

Ron Ransom, best known for his iconic carved wooden Santa figures, will be sharing his stories on November 18th 2010 at 7pm. Mr. Ransom has been the “Thumbs Up” cartoonist for the Marietta Daily Journal for nearly three decades and is an accomplished author –selling over 50,000 copies of his “How To” carving books. The World of Coca-Cola Museum asked Mr. Ransom to carve a Santa for them and now proudly displays his work of art.

Date:
Thu, November 18, 2010, 7pm – 9pm

Admission:
Admission is FREE for members and $5 for non-members.

Address:
Marietta Museum of History
3rd Floor
1 Depot Street, Suite #200
Marietta, GA 30060-1909

Parking:
Mill Street Parking Lot

For more information, please call (770) 794-5710.

This is an event for all those Junior Rangers! Marietta Museum of History will be doing a tour of the Museum galleries as well as a behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum. Kids will learn how about giving tours and how to properly store items. Tours will be at 11:30 and 1:30. Tours will last about an hour.

Date:
Tuesday, Jul 27, 2010
Tours at 11:30Am and 1:30Pm.

Admission:
$5 for Adults
$3 for Students and Seniors

Address:
Marietta Museum of History
2nd Floor
1 Depot Street, Suite #200
Marietta, GA 30060-1909

Parking:
Mills Street Parking Lot

For more information, please call (770) 794-5710.