The Marietta Museum of History, now often called the Marietta History Center, chronicles the story of Marietta and Cobb County and holds a collection of more than 50,000 artifacts spanning fashion, military, technology, and aviation history. Founded in 1996, it occupies the upper floors of the historic Kennesaw House, a building that began in 1845 as a cotton warehouse and was remodeled in 1855 into the Fletcher House Hotel. Exhibits cover the Civil War, early home life, and the Georgia Military Institute, and interpret the structure's own role during the conflict. The museum's blend of a landmark antebellum building and deep local holdings makes it a central stop for understanding the region's past.
About this site
Marietta Museum of History is a museum in Marietta, Cobb County. It is one of 11 museums documented in Cobb County, among 377 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.
The site sits at 33.9258, -84.5481 near Marietta. The nearest cataloged historic site is Fair Oaks Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include Barber Cemetery, The Bell Bomber Park, and Georgia Military Institute.
This record is drawn from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
The Marietta Museum of History, now often called the Marietta History Center, chronicles the story of Marietta and Cobb County and holds a collection of more than 50,000 artifacts spanning fashion, military, technology, and aviation history. Founded in 1996, it occupies the upper floors of the historic Kennesaw House, a building that began in 1845 as a cotton warehouse and was remodeled in 1855 into the Fletcher House Hotel. Exhibits cover the Civil War, early home life, and the Georgia Military Institute, and interpret the structure's own role during the conflict. The museum's blend of a landmark antebellum building and deep local holdings makes it a central stop for understanding the region's past.
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