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Marietta History Center, Marietta, GA

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Marietta History Center

A history museum in Marietta, Georgia, offering local heritage exhibits, galleries, and programs.

1 Depot Street, Marietta, GA 30060 · Marietta, GA

About Marietta History Center

The Marietta History Center is a museum in Marietta, Georgia, that aims to spark interest in the city's past through storytelling and hands-on experiences. Visitors can explore its galleries and artifact collection, attend lectures and family events, or join guided adult and student tours. It sits just west of the historic town square, beside the railroad tracks.

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