Renovated Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield museum reopens

MARIETTA - The Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Museum, which has been closed for renovations since 1997, will reopen this weekend with more space and a new state-of-the-art movie. <br> <br> Park Superintendent John Cissel says there was nothing wrong with the old information -- but the new program is ``so much more modern and up-to-date.&#39;&#39; <br> <br> The renovation, which doubles the museum&#39;s space to 1,700 square feet, is the first since the museum opened in 1964. <br> <br> Cissel says the renovation was necessary because for years the museum had kept historical items and artifacts in storage because of a lack of display space. <br> <br> The added displays will let visitors get an overview of the entire Civil War and not just Kennesaw&#39;s role in it. It now has room to accommodate temporary or traveling exhibits, as well. <br> <br> Admission to Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is free.