History & Heritage
Strand’s 90th Celebration: The Great Locomotive Chase (1956)
The Strand Theatre is celebrating 90 years and you’re invited! All week long they're bringing films to the big screen and events to the stage that honor our history, our community, and our
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A Victorian Funeral
Enjoy the William Root House decorated as a Victorian Era Funeral during the month of October.During the 1850s, Hannah and William Root shared their home with their children and extended family. Hannah
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Hispanic Heritage Fiesta
The City of Powder Springs honors Hispanic Heritage Month with the Hispanic Heritage Fiesta will celebrate Hispanic Countries through speakers, music, and dance on October 11 from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.!Country
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Pop-In at the Marietta History Center: Haunted History
The Marietta History Center invites families to join them for their monthly Pop-In event on Saturday, October 18th from 10 am to 4 pm. Held on the 3rd Saturday of every month,
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Life in the Cemetery
This year’s tour will introduce guests to cemetery residents who helped “put Kennesaw on the map.” While names like Lewis Street, Watts Drive, Chalker Elementary, Summers Street, Jiles Road and Adams Park
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Tales from the Rails
Tales from the Rails Ghost Tours at the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History is back again this October! Join your friends on October 25 at 2PM and October 31 at
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City of Kennesaw Veterans Day Luncheon
The City of Kennesaw will honor the service of military members past and present at a Veterans Day Luncheon on November 7 at 12 p.m. at the Ben Robertson Community Center. All veterans
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Marietta Veterans Day Parade
The City of Marietta's Veterans Day Parade is sponsored by the American Legion, Horace Orr Post 29. The Parade begins Saturday, November 8th, 2025, at 11:00 am.The Marietta Veterans' Day Parade includes
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The American Legion Veterans Memorial 5K Run
Join the American Legion 29 in honoring heroes - past, present, and fallen - at the annual Veterans Memorial 5K in Marietta Square on November 8. Participants of all abilities are encouraged
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Acworth Charm Tour
Save the date for a charming afternoon of historical immersion as Downtown Acworth gears up to host the much-anticipated “Acworth Charm – Tour of Homes” on November 8, 2025. Organized by Brookwood
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Veterans Day Ceremony in Powder Springs
One day a year, we stand united and honor all the men and women who serve or have served in the military. These individuals band together to become one unit that bravely
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Acworth Veterans Day Ceremony
The City of Acworth is proud to say thank you to those who have faithfully served their country, as well as those who are now serving. Acworth is honored to have these
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Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour
Make plans to attend the 39th annual Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour! This year, get a glimpse inside five private homes located in the Kennesaw Avenue Neighborhood in Marietta, Georgia. Each home will be decorated for the holiday
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Wreaths Across America
Kennesaw City Cemetery, an official Wreaths Across America (WAA) location, and the Kennesaw Mountain Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), will host a wreath-laying ceremony, joining more than 3,700
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All Aboard For Holiday Fun
On Saturday, Dec. 13, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History will transform into a winter wonderland with festive activities for all ages—all included
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Free Horse and Carriage Rides Through Acworth
Celebrate Christmas in Acworth with free horse and carriage rides through historic downtown from 1 – 5 p.m. on Saturday, December 13! Make it a date and enjoy all of the festive
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Menorah Lighting
Join the City of Kennesaw, in partnership with Chabad of Kennesaw, for the Menorah Lighting at the Main Street Plaza on Monday, December 15, at 6:00 PM. Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish holiday, commemorates the Maccabees’ military victory
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Annual Lemon Street Classic
Honor the past by celebrating the future! The Lemon Street Classic's purpose is to not only showcase high-level basketball on a national stage but also serve as a catalyst for change. The
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Celebration
The Acworth MLK Celebration and Day of Service will be held Monday, January 19, 2026. The community is welcome to join in a light welcome breakfast at 8:30 a.m. at the Roberts
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Event
Cobb County, in collaboration with the NAACP, will host its annual tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. on January 19, 2026 at the Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, featuring local musicians, singers, dancers,
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