From now until the end of 2014, the Cherokee County History Museum host the temporary exhibit “Cherokee Voices from the Civil War.” The story of Cherokee County during the Civil War is told using quotes and first-hand accounts gleaned from original letters, court documents and publications. The exhibit focuses on life at home, on the […]
All Aboard is the name of the model train exhibit at Tellus Science Museum. Tellus offers the rare opportunity for adventurers of all ages to touch stuff, learn stuff and see very cool stuff. This model train exhibit has railroad engines and cars rolling down more than 100 feet of track past scenes of an imaginary seaside […]
Let freedom light up the skies! The City of Acworth and the Acworth Business Association are proud to present 4th of July Fireworks in Acworth — one of the largest fireworks extravaganzas in Metro Atlanta. The annual Independence Day fireworks at Cauble Park begins with live music at 4:00 PM. The Paul Hand Band will take […]
Tellus Science Museum in Cartersville is calling all rock hounds, jewelry collectors, families and everyone fascinated by geology and/or rocks! RockFest returns to Tellus for two entire delightful days that will (probably) make everybody in the family have fun. No, it’s not just “sitting around looking at rocks,” princess. There are lots of cool things to do: Hourly […]
Our nation is remembering the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War. Organizations, small groups of individuals and museums all over the country are bringing our remembrance to those tragic days in our history. The Marietta Museum of History, for example, is presenting new exhibits and hosting events from now through Saturday, July 12th. The museum will be open […]
Our great nation set aside a special day, May 30th, each year to remember those who gave their lives in their service to America’s military. That day used to be called “Decoration Day.” Now we know it as Memorial Day, and we celebrate it on the last Monday in May. We must wonder how many […]
Even Captain Jack Sparrow isn’t crazy enough to try the Pro Wakeboard Tour. Wakeboarders fly through the air with the greatest of ease — unless they make epic crash landings. See the action for yourself on Saturday, May 17, 2014, when the Pro Wakeboard Tour returns to Dallas Landing Park from 10:00 AM until 5 PM. The MasterCraft Pro […]
The State of Georgia is one big glorious park with hundreds of little parks within. During the month of May, Georgia’s State Parks & Historic Sites will burst with activity. Kayak tours, Memorial Day events, guided hikes, birding, swamp tours and more outdoor fun is now posted on the May calendar from Georgia’s State Parks. Grab […]
It’s hard to improve on any old weekend at Cauble Park in Acworth. Except when the world’s best BBQ is served at the 5th annual Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival, presented by Superior Plumbing on Friday and Saturday, May 9th and 10th! Our friends at the North Cobb Rotary Club, City of Acworth and the Georgia Barbecue […]
What do you get when you combine perfect weather, happy people, super-tasty food, fun music, a scenic park and more food? Taste of Marietta! Taste of Marietta (TOM) is an annual food festival held on the last Sunday in April, rain or shine, that showcases Cobb County restaurants and caterers. TOM had more than 100,000 visitors […]