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Kennesaw Today
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Kennesaw Museum Earns Nation's Top Library Honor
Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History recognized with prestigious National Medal
Mar. 25, 2026 at 5:24am
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The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History in Kennesaw, Georgia has been named one of just 10 recipients of the 2025 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation's top honor for museums and libraries. The award recognizes the museum's decades of growth, educational programs, and community outreach centered around the famed General locomotive and the city's Civil War railroad history.
Why it matters
The National Medal is considered the nation's highest honor for museums and libraries, recognizing institutions that have made significant contributions to their communities. The Southern Museum's recognition highlights Kennesaw's rich history and the museum's role in preserving and sharing that legacy through innovative programming and community engagement.
The details
The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History has built a reputation over the decades for its collection of Civil War artifacts and its centerpiece, the General locomotive, which was famously stolen by Union soldiers during the Civil War's Great Locomotive Chase. The museum has expanded its educational offerings and community outreach, making it a hub for local residents and visitors to learn about Kennesaw's railroad and Civil War history.
- The Southern Museum will be formally recognized as a 2025 National Medal recipient later this summer.
The players
Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History
A museum in Kennesaw, Georgia that houses a collection of Civil War artifacts and the famed General locomotive, which was at the center of the Civil War's Great Locomotive Chase.
The takeaway
The Southern Museum's National Medal recognition underscores Kennesaw's commitment to preserving and sharing its rich history, using innovative educational programs and community engagement to bring the past to life for residents and visitors alike.
