Once again, Kennesaw, Georgia will pay homage to its Southern heritage, and will make it fun!
The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History in Kennesaw will play host to its fourth "Through The Ages: A Living History and Military Timeline" event Saturday and Sunday in Swift-Cantrell Park. About 80 re-enactors and military experts will bring history to life as they demonstrate military acts from the time of the Roman Empire to the present military.
The event's organizer, Lead Interpreter for the Southern Museum Harper Harris, said timeline events occur across the country, but Kennesaw modeled its program after the annual timeline event in Jamestown, Va. Harris said they expect around 1,000 people to attend the event, and the public can vote on their favorite re-enactors and demonstration for awards that will be presented at the conclusion of the event.
Some of the expected demonstrations include the firing of a Civil War cannon, sword and archery demonstrations, musket firings and a fly-over by a vintage bi-plane. Horses will also be used in cavalry demonstrations, and the Georgia Military Vehicle Preservation Association will display antique military Jeeps, trucks and other vehicles.
"This event is always a lot of fun, and people really seem to enjoy it," Harris said. "It's making history come alive, and not just one time period but several are shown. With everything we do at the museum, we try to get kids involved in history and foster a love for it, and this is a great way to do that."
Harris said that a bluegrass picking session will create lively music from the pavilion stage, and to expect to see Queen Elizabeth and Abraham Lincoln. "Our Abe is very well-known and has actually been filming in Savannah the past few weeks after Robert Redford hand-picked him to play Lincoln in his Civil War movie about the conspiracy to kill Lincoln," Harris said.
The Kennesaw Optimist Club will be selling food and drinks, and Harris said that Boy and Girl scouts will receive $1 off their admission.
The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 14th and noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, November 15th. Swift-Cantrell Park is located at 3140 Old 41 Highway in Kennesaw, just west of Kennesaw Elementary School. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children 4-12, and free for children 3 and younger. For more information, call the Southern Museum at (770) 427-2117.
The weather should be beautiful, so come out and enjoy!
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