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.

Although the Aviation Wing of the Marietta Museum of History does not officially open until sometime early next year, the Museum and its volunteers have been making quite a bit of progress and would like to show it off. On August 20th and 21st, from 10am to 3pm, the Museum will be opening the doors at the aviation site for visitors to come out for a FREE day.

This is a chance to bring the family and explore some of the aircraft as well as the progress of the site thus far. There are four aircraft that will be open for visitors to enter and explore; The C-141 StarLifter plane, JetStar plane, S-3 Viking plane, and the H-1 Iroquois helicopter. Volunteers will also be available to give guided tours around the site.

There will be booths with information on the Marietta Museum of History and the Aviation Wing site. In addition, the non-profit, Operation Stars and Stripes, Inc., will have games for the children, letter writing to soldiers overseas, and wish-list of items that are needed for our military men and women.

Date:
Friday, August 20, 2010
11:00am – 3:00pm
Saturday, August 21, 2010
11:00am – 3:00pm

Admission:
Admission is free.

Address:
The Aviation Wing of the Marietta Museum of History
S Cobb Dr & Atlanta Rd SE
Marietta, GA 30060

Directions:
From Marietta Square:
Take Power Springs St., turn left on Waverly Way. Turn right on Atlanta St. and proceed for 2 miles. Cross South Cobb Drive and take the first traffic light to the left, then back to the left at the at the next intersection. Turn right at the 4 way stop sign and enter the first gate on your left.

Parking:
Visitors should park on the blacktop beyond the gate.

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

About the Marietta Museum of History:
The Marietta Museum of History is dedicated to preserving the history of Marietta and Cobb County by providing and educational, enlightening, and engaging experience.