This is a phenomenal museum! The grounds are absolutely beautiful. They had multiple displays,…read moreincluding dinosaurs. They also had a transportation exhibit with cars , bikes and trains throughout time. They had a technology exhibit that had phones, computers and gaming systems throughout time. They have an interactive area to look for fossils and pan for gems (polished rocks) that you can take home with you at no extra charge. They have a theater that played four different science movies. They also had an exploration area for kids. Highly recommend a visit. Plenty of no hassle parking and numerous super clean restrooms. We didn't visit the planetarium, but that was available.

Terrific museum for kids but also for adults. It's so well thought-out and super interesting with…read moregreat interactive activities, not overwhelming at all, just right. Appreciated that they have DO touch and DO NOT touch signs so it's very clear. Panning for gems was a massive hit. We also did the time traveler movie in the planetarium....i had a nice little snooze haha (comfy reclined seats) but the kids liked it. Would definitely recommend this great place!!

Our past is an amazing place, it tells us how life, people, towns, and government used to be. It…read moreshowcases good and bad moments in time. The fact that artifacts, documents and even video memories are captured and then displayed is what the Cherokee County History center houses. Ever wonder how a road like the " Trail of Tears" was named? Did you know you can drive on the trail? Have you seen the many pieces of found pottery that is pieced together? When you think of a history center would you ever think Canton, Georgia? You truly should, this location isn't just a "welcome center", it's also a museum. Theirs education and history tucked into this quaint location. You'd be surprised at the amount to items they house. Plus they need YOU to help them exhibit more. There are millions upon millions bits of history throughout ALL of Cherokee County. Each one of those stories, photographs, and items should come out of your boxes, closets, attics, and basements and shine here for all to see. The stories of this ONE county is just the beginning. The knowledge that it would bring is more than any storage box can hold. Our shining moments are viewing items never seen before or recounts of times gone by. You owe it to yourselves and this wonderful location in Canton to stop by inquire, tour, and talk about the history of this county. You'll be surprised to see how much this one of many cities has to offer in the name of history. Groups are always welcome and yes, they have a conference/ class room that can be rented out. They even host events and fund raisers to help keep the lights on. Your next rainy or sun shined day come on by, stop in and take home a little history and a better understanding of where and who you live around .

Very unique collection of artifacts for a county museum. The staff is very friendly & excited to…read moreshare knowledge about the history of Cherokee County. If you are a member of the Sequoyah Library system, you can get free passes to visit the museum (pending availability). It's a fun place to educate yourself, if you need to kill some time while in downtown Canton.

FYI the covid hours for this museum are 8:00 AM until 5 PM seven days a week but they are not…read moreoffering 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 son, daughter-in-law, 16 month old grandson, and my 25 year old daughter went there for Father's…read moreDay. There's not a lot to it and you can get through it in less than 30 minutes. That said, we actually had a great time. My grandson enjoyed pushing buttons and pointing at things. I'm not exactly sure what he was saying, but he smiled the whole time. Nobody else was in there when we arrived. As we were leaving, a couple of more families were arriving. The only thing that I would advise is that apparently, you are not supposed to allow your kids on the engines. We didn't see the sign until we took our photo opportunity. They might want to put a sign on both sides of the engines. Otherwise, a great time was had by all.

Excellent spot for sightseeing. Great for adults; mildly ok for kids, as its light on interaction…read more Lovely, knowledgeable Docents waiting to share the story. Nice home, small for its era of plantation homes. It was nice seeing the true story of the impact of African Americans - without them there is no Roswell. Without black free labor there is no America in the way we see it now. Free labor fueled the wealth of many dynasties. A nice one hour or 1.5 hr is enough time to see everything. You may want to read up on the house and area before you arrive to ground you in the founding of Roswell. If you love antiques, there's tons to see! Lots of pics on wall. This specific founder wasn't ostentatious so its the opposite of gold, lavish, etc. Its humble wealth! They were devout Presbyterians who were conflicted on owning slaves; private/ secret abolitionist who taught their slaves to write. Telling other locals it was for God so his slaves could read the Bible. But truly it was so they had a skill and could be more than slaves! Remarkable! Fun visit. There are two more grand homes, larger, more lavish by 2 other Roswell early founders, about a mile away. So if you have more time, do it all in 2 to 3 hours. We sat on the porch for 30 min just rocking, nice chairs! We may not ever go back but it was worth seeing!

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.

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.

Exhibits were very cool, especially the permanent collection. I loved the Einstein painting! The…read moredownstairs exhibit was also very cool, the artist on display showed a lot of emotion through the abstract lines and I loved it! Front desk was also very kind! Would highly recommend visiting!

I visited with my wife on a Saturday morning. The museum was okay. They had a couple of exhibits…read more- a recent college art professor works thing (ok), and another set of late 19th / early 20th century landscape paintings upstairs (pretty good). For the $8 apiece, I thought it was worthwhile. Parking is convenient either in an adjacent lot or on-street nearby.

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 second stop was at Barrington Hall. It is located across Hwy 120 from Bulloch Hall, a bit closer to Roswell Road. They have a small parking lot out front. Like the others, there is no fee here. We again wandered up to the house's front facade (which faces away from the parking lot towards Hwy 120) entered via the front door. The docent on duty was again friendly and just 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 house was a bit smaller than Bulloch Hall, but had slightly more furnishings. This home also had more of a formal garden in the back. 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.

My sister was in town, we wanted to do something different - found this stunning home when I…read moresearched Roswell Georgia. Plenty of parking, but the signs to get to the front door could be a bit more clear (there are many doors on this gorgeous home). We entered the wrong door but the gracious woman who is a docent welcomed us warmly! She gave a grand tour of the home with many interesting stories about its former residents. The home is well maintained, plus has some actual furniture from the owners and other items representative of the era. I wish I could recall the woman's name who gave us the tour, she was amazing! How does she recall all this information? Thankful this home has been saved and taken care of-

THE WILLIAM-PAYNE MUSEUM…read more The William-Payne House was built in 1866 and located in the area of Mt. Vernon and 400. It was moved to its current location in 1940 and extensively remodeled. It currently houses the "Civil War in Sandy Springs" exhibit. The exhibit does a great job of detailing Sherman's march from Chattanooga to Atlanta, identifying the conditions of the day, challenges and of course the impact of the war on Sandy Springs residents. The letters from local residents painted a vivid picture of everyday like and the destruction that was left following the occupation by union soldiers. In addition to letters, (copies), there are maps, photos, picture of local soldiers, and artifacts. I like to read and discuss so it took me approximately one hour to go through the exhibit but would probably take 30 minutes for others. This is the perfect tour for school age kids because of its size. There is a downloadable app that allows you to listen to narration if you prefer. Interesting facts: In 1866, the population of Sandy Springs was 1000, while Sherman's men numbered 100,000. By the end of the war, 40% of the Union soldiers were black and 40,000 of them died during this time This museum is only open on Wed and Sat from 11am until 2pm and this exhibit will only be available for another week so get movin!