Blue Ridge Scenic Railway excursion to benefit Kennesaw Museum Foundation, Southern Museum

BLUE RIDGE - The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway and the Kennesaw Museum Foundation are teaming up to raise money in support of the Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History. Proceeds from the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway excursion on Saturday, March 28, will benefit the Museum's educational programs.<br /> <br /> The excursion departs downtown Blue Ridge at 11 a.m. on March 28 and travels north along the Toccoa River, winding through the Blue Ridge Mountains. Passengers can shop and dine during a two-hour layover in the twin border towns of McCaysville, Ga., and Copperhill, Tenn., before the one-hour return trip to Blue Ridge.<br /> <br /> When purchasing tickets both online and by phone, guests should select Closed Coach 105 or 106. When purchasing online, scroll to the bottom of the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway home page to find the Southern Museum specific ride, titled "Kennesaw Railroad Museum 2015" and use the code "train" to access event as well as receive 10 percent off each ticket price. With the discount, tickets are $36 for adults, $33 for seniors and $23 for children. Children ages 0-23 months who can sit on an adult's lap are free.<br /> <br /> For more information on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, visit www.brscenic.com or call (877) 413-8724. For more information on the Southern Museum, call (770) 427-2117 ext. 3058, visit southernmuseum.org or follow the Museum at facebook.com/southernmuseum.<br />