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Georgia State Railroad Museum
A National Historic Landmark since the 1970s, Georgia State Railroad Museum is housed in the former repair shops at Savannah; currently the largest collection of historic antebellum railroad structures in the United States. Explore the history of the Central of Georgia Railway, and even have the opportunity to operate a handcar, explore historic railcars, and take a short guided ride on a train powered by a steam or diesel locomotive; this ride takes groups around the Museum grounds on several tracks, and on a fully-functioning turntable. Educational programs can teach groups about the railroad's history and historical significance. Group rates are available.
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Hrs: Mon.-Sun. 9AM-5PM
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
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History Museum Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
A history museum or historical museum is a museum dedicated to presenting artifacts and exhibits reflecting the history of a particular nation, local level or a specific historical prospective or period.
History museums and historic houses or sites constitute the largest number of museums in the United States.
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Georgia State Railroad Museum
A National Historic Landmark since the 1970s, Georgia State Railroad Museum is housed in the former repair shops at Savannah; currently the largest collection of historic antebellum railroad structures in the United States. Explore the history of the Central of Georgia Railway, and even have the opportunity to operate a handcar, explore historic railcars, and take a short guided ride on a train powered by a steam or diesel locomotive; this ride takes groups around the Museum grounds on several tracks, and on a fully-functioning turntable. Educational programs can teach groups about the railroad's history and historical significance. Group rates are available.
contact info
Hrs: Mon.-Sun. 9AM-5PM
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
History Museum Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
A history museum or historical museum is a museum dedicated to presenting artifacts and exhibits reflecting the history of a particular nation, local level or a specific historical prospective or period.
History museums and historic houses or sites constitute the largest number of museums in the United States.
View Lesson Plan>>ABOUT
Georgia State Railroad Museum
A National Historic Landmark since the 1970s, Georgia State Railroad Museum is housed in the former repair shops at Savannah; currently the largest collection of historic antebellum railroad structures in the United States. Explore the history of the Central of Georgia Railway, and even have the opportunity to operate a handcar, explore historic railcars, and take a short guided ride on a train powered by a steam or diesel locomotive; this ride takes groups around the Museum grounds on several tracks, and on a fully-functioning turntable. Educational programs can teach groups about the railroad's history and historical significance. Group rates are available.
contact info
Hrs: Mon.-Sun. 9AM-5PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
History Museum Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
A history museum or historical museum is a museum dedicated to presenting artifacts and exhibits reflecting the history of a particular nation, local level or a specific historical prospective or period.
History museums and historic houses or sites constitute the largest number of museums in the United States.
View Lesson Plan>>