14 Hours in Vicksburg, MS
A few weeks ago, we drove to my hometown of Shreveport, LA for a family member's 97th birthday. Yes - you read that right - the person honored was born…
Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History – Kennesaw, GA
When Thing 1 and Thing 2 were toddlers, Dear Hubby (DH) and I took them to the Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History, located in Kennesaw. I remembered…
Mimms Museum of Technology & Art – Roswell, GA
A few months ago, I wrote a post for Mommy Poppins on Kid-Friendly Science Museums in Atlanta. For my research, we visited the Mimms Museum of Technology & Art in Roswell, one of the closest suburbs to Atlanta. The timing was perfect because Thing 1 was home for college spring break and loves technology.
Mimms is located in a former CompUSA (remember those?). Originally called the Computer Museum of America, the exhibits come from the personal collection of Lonnie Mimms. An Atlanta native and electrical engineering graduate from Georgia Tech, Mimms has been collecting computers and technology gadgets for over 40 years.
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Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site – Cartersville, GA
Thing 1 moved back home after graduating from college with a degree in public history so we've been exploring some of the historical museums and state parks near Atlanta lately.…