The Youth Museum

03/13/2026

King George III popped in today to surprise the students from St. Joseph’s Catholic School.

03/12/2026

We are excited about our upcoming fundraiser! Thank you to all our awesome sponsors! Tickets are still available. Give us a call at 770.427.2563.

03/02/2026

Teachers - today's the day! Make your reservation for the 2026-2027 school year. Call us at 770.427.2563.

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01/12/2026

Thank you to the National Park Service for their presentation to our Youth Museum guests today. We appreciate all you do!

01/09/2026

Teachers! We still have tours available for America's Pathways to Independence. Call us today at 770.427.2563 to reserve your spot!

12/04/2025

HUZZAH FOR HISTORY...CELEBRATE 250!!!

On December 4, 1783, General George Washington summons his military officers to Fraunces Tavern in New York City to inform them that he will be resigning his commission and returning to civilian life.

Washington had led the army through six long years of war against the British before the American forces finally prevailed at the Battle of Yorktown in 1781. There, Washington received the formal surrender of British General Lord Charles Cornwallis, effectively ending the Revolutionary War, although it took almost two more years to conclude a peace treaty and slightly longer for all British troops to leave New York.

Washington returned to his beloved estate at Mount Vernon, Virginia, where he planned to live out his days as a gentleman farmer. He was not out of the spotlight for long, however. In 1789, he was coaxed out of retirement and elected as the first president of the United States, a position he held until 1797.

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11/19/2025

HUZZAH FOR HISTORY...CELEBRATE 250!!!
On November 19, 1863, Abraham Lincoln delivered one of the most famous speeches in American history. Lincoln was on hand for the dedication of a new national cemetery near the Gettysburg battlefield. Speaking for a mere two minutes, he embraced the Declaration of Independence, recalling how the nation was "conceived in Liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal." By resurrecting these promises, Lincoln committed post-war America to a "new birth of freedom." The Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments followed and transformed Lincoln's commitment into a constitutional reality.

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11/14/2025

The Youth Museum was proud to sponsor the 2025 Patriotism Essay Contest for Russom Elementary School! The winners were presented awards at the school's Veterans Day Assembly on November 11. Congratulations to the following students:
Winner: Heera N.
2nd Place: Kaleb K.
3rd place: Nina A.

11/03/2025

HUZZAH FOR HISTORY...CELEBRATE 250!!!
On November 3, 1775, the Siege of Fort St. Jean concluded, marking a significant event in the Revolutionary War. The siege was aimed at capturing the fort located in the British province of Quebec, which was strategically important for controlling access to Canada. After weeks of bombardment, the defenders of Fort St. Jean surrendered on November 3. This event opened the way for American forces to advance towards Montreal, which they captured on November 13, 1775. Huzzah!

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10/13/2025

HUZZAH FOR HISTORY - CELEBRATE 250!!!
Happy 250th Birthday to the U.S. Navy!
On this day in 1775, the Continental Congress authorized the first American naval force. Thus began the long and prestigious history of the United States Navy!

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10/02/2025

HUZZAH FOR HISTORY - CELEBRATE 250!!!

On this day in 1789, George Washington sent the proposed constitutional amendments, known as the U.S. Bill of Rights, to the states for ratification. These amendments guaranteed essential liberties, including freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and the right to peaceful assembly. The Bill of Rights became the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution when Virginia gave its approval on December 15, 1791. HUZZAH!!!

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09/22/2025

HUZZAH FOR HISTORY - CELEBRATE 250!!!

On September 22, 1776, Nathan Hale is executed by the British for spying.
On September 10, 1776, Hale volunteered to cross British lines on Long Island, NY to spy on the British. On September 21, he was captured while sailing Long Island Sound as he attempted to cross back into American-controlled territory. He was questioned by British General William Howe. When it was discovered that he was carrying secret British documents, Howe ordered that Hale be executed for spying. After being led to the gallows, legend holds that the 21-year-old Hale said, "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country".

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