Very informative and a good exhibit! They offer tours especially for school age kids. Check them…read moreout!

Very impressed We…read morecame down to the Marietta/Kennesaw area to spend time with my son and his wife and the two grandboys and to meet the new Granddaughter who at the time was only about two weeks old. We ended up staying at the Comfort Suites which is across the street and were surprised because I had never heard anything about this museum. Back in March, my wife and I spent 10 days in Israel and one of our visits was to the holocaust museum in Jerusalem. The Jerusalem Holocaust Museum is large and gives an excellent perspective of the horror of the Holocaust. You're overwhelmed at the atrocity of what happened and it tends to overload your senses. This place of exhibit makes the atrocity a little bit more personal and relative by it smaller size. Both add a lot to the understanding or rather the miscomprehension of this total atrocity. Gives a new perspective considering the events of the last week with Gilroy CA, El Paso TX and Dayton OH.

INCREDIBLE! My family and I had such a great time touring the William Root House and learning about…read morethe Root family that once lived here. It's so interesting to learn how southerners lived, dressed, and ate back in the 1800s. Very cool! Top tier customer service! 10/10. I didn't catch her name but the lady at the front desk was absolutely wonderful. She seemed so excited about the history here and even gave my son a scavenger hunt board so he could search for different items While we toured. He LOVED it! He even won a prize at the end. They have their own parking lot out front and the admission is very low ($9 per adult, 5 and under are free, and my 7 year son had student pricing of $6). It's located right next door to the Marietta Square market food hall. The garden was awesome to explore! Each plant, vegetable and fruit had signage so we knew exactly what we were looking at. It was so fun to see what they grew and used in the cook house. Eggplants, watermelons, pumpkins, Lima beans! I loved seeing the bumble bees floating around the beautiful flowers. It was nice seeing how well taken care of the garden was. There is an awesome art sculpture in the garden that was created by the KSU art and design. The gift shop is beautiful and had so many awesome items and merch to purchase! Love, love, loved! I can't wait to go back during the holidays and see the space lit up.

Very well preserved (4's) and very interesting to see how life was lived in Pre civil war days. Not…read moreto keen on the glorification of the good ol' days of slavery tho. Also, for ticket price of $9, very little is offered in the way of information.

Great family activity. One of our children LOVES LOVES…read moreLOVES planes and this was right up his alley. He was even able to sit in the cockpit in the co-pilot seat. In his words "This was the best thing ever" and he is 13. We all know teenagers are hard to impress with a video game. Winner Winner

The outdoor museum is very small, but there are lots of cool airplanes to see. Make sure to check…read morethe schedule cause even though it may be open the museum could be closed. You can miss it definitely looks cool from the road.

Kennesaw Mountain is such a great spot for families, history lovers, and anyone who enjoys the…read moreoutdoors! There are both paved and natural trails, so you can choose your adventure depending on how easy or challenging you want the hike to be. Along the way, you'll come across really interesting Civil War landmarks and historic markers that make the hike feel like stepping back in time. It's also very family-friendly and dog-friendly! I was able to hike it with my 4-year-old daughter walking beside me and my 1.5-year-old on my back, and we all had a blast. The views at the top are so worth it, and the whole mountain is filled with a sense of history and beauty. If you're looking for a hike that blends nature, family fun, and historic charm, Kennesaw Mountain is definitely worth the visit.

This was my 2nd hike at Kennesaw Mt but my first time hiking to the top (vs around). PERFECT…read morebalance of incline and flat surfaces. BEAUTIFUL views - I can't wait to visit again in the spring - and well cleared route. We started around 9am and the trail was already well populated. Other hikers and runners were courteous. This hike is definitely on my repeat list.

If you find yourself in Douglasville, GA I suggest you have lunch at Gabe's, my favorite Cajun…read morerestaurant. (They close at 2:00, before re-opening for dinner. Leave room for their bread pudding. You'll thank me!) Afterwards, plan to spend an hour or so in the museum across the street. We walked in, the only visitors in the building. An employee came out and said someone would show us around. "No need," I replied. "We can go through the museum on our own." Because doors are locked -- the museum is a series of rooms -- they insist on a guide. And y'know --- it was great! Our docent had a ton of information and stories. With donated 'artifacts' from past and present Douglas County residents, there's a diversity of exhibits: Coca Cola memorabilia, lunch boxes, medical equipment, washing machines, fossils ... you name it, they likely have it. There are rooms devoted to local luminaries. (The docent made a big deal about an American Idol runner up who returned from the show's finale to a parade in her honor.) A photo of retired Cubs pitcher Taylor Phillips caught my eye. I met him at my mother's senior residence, in nearby Dallas. The tour culminates in the gift shop. There's a water cooler filled with local mineral spring aqua. "People buy this -- not at the museum -- for its medicinal properties. $18 a gallon!" our guide said. We tried some, and well .... save your money! 'Bleah!' to quote Charlie Brown's dog Snoopy. Admission is free. Donations gratefully accepted. And frankly -- this may have been the best thing I've done all week!

Not being a Georgia native, I love exploring new destinations. Last year got relocated by my…read moreemployer to the Douglasville area, and I must admit, this place is a hidden gem (even by many locals). Make sure you get a tour of the museum, instead of doing a self guided tour. The guides are very knowledgeable, and are also the ones that are expanding the exhibits. The building itself is "ugly", however the architecture style has become famous, and visited by many architectural students (feel free to ask why when you're there). Additionally, a movie was also filmed there. Douglasville is rich in history, and if you want to learn about it, then this is the place to be. As you can tell, I'm not giving many details in hopes that you'll visit (don't want to spoil it for you). The tours are free, and houses several private collections as well. Enjoy!

The Museum of Flight is really is a hidden gem for anyone, of any age, who's curious about…read moreairplanes, history, or just the magic of flying. You won't find huge exhibit halls here, but that's part of the charm -- it's a place where you can get up close to the aircraft, peek inside the cockpits, and hear the stories behind them. The whole experience feels personal and hands-on, making it easy to appreciate how aviation has touched the world. Many of the docents have stories to share that they experienced first hand. If you're exploring northwest Georgia and want something a little different, this museum is well worth the stop.

Lots of artifacts related to many wars since flight began. Indoor and outdoor viewing areas at two…read morelocations in Rome and Dallas ,GA.

Leave your wallet at home…read more... Its a blast from the past. It's Woodstock's Welcome center and a museum all in one. Dean's store was opened in 1906 by Dr. W. H. Dean-one of the original settlers of Woodstock, GA and it serves as a testament to a by gone era. There is a little of everything at this mini museum from medical equipment used on actual Civil soldiers to old bus tickets schedules to old calculators. One of my favorite is an old licence to sell opium....Fun fact: they were the first in Woodstock to sell Coca Cola.... It's located in the old part of downtown Woodstock across from the restaurant Freight Kitchen & tap. You can park up front or turn on Town Lake pkwy and park in the back. It's a cool little place to check out if you have some time.....

Having arrived during the holiday season when the visitor center was closed, I started my visit to…read moreCartersville at the Bartow history Museum. It's the perfect way to get an overview of the surrounding areas from many perspectives, including historic, economic, civic, etc. The staff, Pat and Rebecca, took the time to show me around on the ground level and later answered many of my questions. I would highly recommend people start their first visit to Cartersville at the Bartow history museum. Cheers

What can I say, not only did the history archived here overwhelm me, but so did the staff! It was…read moreso much more than I expected!!! [ THE SCENE ] I began my journey to Bartow History Museum with a desire to visit important sites for Black History Month. My plan was to post one review per day highlighting either places with significant Black History or Black Owned Businesses, so I got started visiting such places early January. Noble Hill-Wheeler Memorial Center was heavy on my heart because it was thee first Rosenwald School building constructed in Bartow County specifically designed for the education of black children (1924). Well, after about 2 weeks of calling the listed number and getting no live answer I began calling other historic sites on the Cartersville-Bartow Visitors Bureau website. One of those led me to call the museum and that was when I was introduced to sweet Mrs. Pat! It was not at all her responsibility, but she contacted the curator of the Memorial Center who decided to meet me there later in the day, despite not being open due to family tragedy. I insisted she not worry about it, but she was even more insistent that I come for a visit considering I had made the journey. Truly, all the historians and curators blew me away in this small unassuming town. *** [ THE EXPERIENCE ] During my conversation with Mrs. Pat, she insisted I come to the Bartow History Museum first! I'd called her about 45 minutes before arriving because I decided drive to Cartersville on a wing and a prayer, UNDETERRED BY being unsure if anything would be open. God seems to always have a way of rewarding my blind faith efforts. The museum was not on my radar or in my plans, but Pat was highly convincing that it would be well worth my time... and boy was she right! She was the first to greet me and immediately began to give me a tour. Shortly after my arrival Trey, the Museum Director, arrived with a thick stack of archive materials for me to review! He'd heard from Pat that I was wanting Black History information and brought a plethora of files. DID I MENTION HOW OVERWHELEMED I WAS WITH THEIR HOSPITALITY? Trey and Mrs. Pat treated me as if I were an important visiting professor, despite just how many times I told them I am a lowly blogger that had an idea to highlight some Black History Sites for the month. It didn't matter, because it was clear I was important to them! The first floor highlighted the women important to the county history while the second floor covered everything else, including artifacts, displays and powerful videos of timelines and living human history. *** [ FINAL THOUGHTS ] I came to find at least one story to write about, but the archives were vast and full of so many historic importance's that I decided I would do this place absolutely no justice in the limited words yelp allows for a review. So I will simply say, if you are desiring to teach yourself or your children important local history (ESPECIALLY BLACK HISTORY), consider this museum to be the Fort Knox of county information. Cartersville is TRULY impressive with an extravagant wealth of documents, photos and INCLUSIVE American history. But beyond all the information available, my most treasured memory will be how the staff made me feel. I felt totally unworthy of their lavish attention as Pat walked with me and pointed out things I might not have noticed on my own and Trey gave me access to files not within public areas of the museum. Dare I say I felt loved and highly welcomed! As Maya Angelou once famously said: "At the end of the day people won't remember what you said or did, they will remember how you made them feel." I walked away from Bartow County Museum with one overwhelming feeling that doesn't come often or easily - I felt IMPORTANT. God bless you all! 2021 / 29 BlackHISTORYSeries