Education

The Marietta History Center’s student tours are based on curriculum standards of Georgia schools. We offer educational materials to more directly enhance the students visit to the museum. (Please see the Educational Guide for more information.)

For our smallest of visitors the museum has Murray and Etta, our museum mice, leading the way with the Museum Mice Tours.  Based on programs by the Smithsonian Institute’s Early Enrichment Center, tours are offered to preschool aged children and their parents.  Currently this program is only available for group bookings.

If you are interested in booking a Museum Mice Tour please contact, Anna Monroe at amonroe@mariettaga.gov or by calling 770-794-5710

If you are looking to do a bit of research on local history, the Marietta History Center has a variety of resources available to the public. (Please see Research Resource page for more information.)

The Museum Staff are available to give presentations to area clubs and organizations.  We have a variety of outreach topics which include:

They Weren’t all Rosies: The roles of Cobb Women During WWII: Because the majority of those overseas during WWII were men, it is easy to overlook the important roles of women held during that same time. Learn about our “Rosies” here at home, the nurse corps, women in noncombat roles, and more.

Remarkable Women of Marietta and Cobb County: Learn about remarkable women and how their accomplishments impacted life in Cobb County.

The Life and Times of Cobb County: Native Americans, the Great Locomotive Chase, wars, local businesses, and more!

Marietta City Cemetery:  Explore the history of the City Cemetery from its founding in 1831 up until today.

General Museum Talk: Learn the rich history of the antebellum Kennesaw House, which houses the Marietta History Center! Built in 1845, this building has seen more than we could imagine.

Regina Rambo Benson: Marietta’s Lady of Firsts: Learn the fascinating life story of Regina Rambo Benson, born in Brazil, raised in Marietta.  She was the first woman to drive 1,000 miles across the state in 1910. 

For these outreach programs, there is a fee of $20 for one presentation. Any additional presentations on the same day are $10 each.
* If you are located outside of Cobb County, you may be subject to an additional travel fee based on mileage. Please contact us for exact pricing.

If you are interested in booking a speaker, please contact Christa McCay by email cmccay@mariettaga.gov or 770-794-5710

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