The Gardens At Kennesaw Mountain

08/15/2025

05/25/2025

Gooood morning history lovers! Just a friendly reminder that in honor of Memorial Day, our cannon crew will be presenting artillery demonstrations today and Monday at 11, 12, 2, and 3:00 each day. We also have a special veteran's Memorial Day program on Monday at 1:00 pm. Thank you all for commemorating this weekend with us. We'll see you at the mountain!



Image Description: A group of Civil War era U.S artillery soldiers hold their hats in respect in front of a large U.S flag.
Image Credit: NPS Photo

05/16/2025

Everyone is welcome at the Little Backyard BBQ. As it always has been, it is free to attend but we would be remiss if we didn't at least ask y'all to help us offset the cost of the event so that we...

11/27/2024

It's November! Yes, we had a spooky & fun Halloween. Next up is Tom the Turkey!
But that is 23 days away!
As of this weekend, we have weddings!
We will be at these amazing venues!
The Standard Club , Hyatt Regency Atlanta Perimeter at Villa Christina , Chastain Horse Park , The Peachtree Club , Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa , Wolf Mountain Vineyards & Winery , Juliette Chapel & Events , Rocky's Lake Estate , Olde Towne Athletic Club , The Gardens At Kennesaw Mountain , Park Tavern in Piedmont Park , Lanier Islands Weddings

10/21/2024

07/23/2024

Thursday, July 25th we are welcoming CEO Rob Garcia III of Marietta High School College & Career Academy. The Academy’s dedication to providing students with diverse career exploration opportunities through the innovative Career Pathways program at Marietta High School is a something you will want learn more about!

Our meetings are held on Thursdays at The Gardens at Kennesaw Mountain. The lunch buffet opens at 11:45 and the meeting starts at 12:15. If you’re new and would like to visit a meeting or need more information, please reach out to Pat Huey ([email protected]). We hope to meet you soon!

05/24/2024

Kiwanis Club of Marietta (GA)

Visit Marietta, GA

05/21/2024

What’s new, Marietta? Let’s find out! This Thursday we are thrilled to welcome Brittney Gray, the Executive Director of Visit Marietta. Join us for an exclusive look at how is shaping the future of the tourism industry in our community!

💡Need more info? Our meetings are held on Thursdays at The Gardens at Kennesaw Mountain. The lunch buffet opens at 11:45 and the meeting starts at 12:15. If you’re new and would like to visit a meeting or need more information, please reach out to Pat Huey ([email protected]). We hope to meet you soon!

03/19/2024

03/01/2024

We love hosting Kiwanis Club of Marietta (GA) - these events are even more special as we see the future of music and education come together.

Parsley's Catering
The Hunt House

01/10/2024

What's in a name? that the origin of the name 'Kennesaw' and it's application to our favorite mountain has some interesting history? One theory is that it is named after an indigenous person local to the Cobb County area... In an 1849 edition of the Charleston Courier, an article introduces 'The Legend of Kenesaw'. The article begins "The lofty Kenesaw, a double peaked mountain, in Cobb County, GA, takes its name from an Indian chief, who bore that application.."

Another source suggests that perhaps it's a rough translation of 'Gah-Nee-Sah' from the Cherokee language, meaning 'burial place', 'cemetery' , or 'sacred place'. This explanation resonates with many of us today for many reasons. Kennesaw Mountain has been a truly sacred place of peace and reflection for many generations. However, this place was also a major battlefield of the Atlanta Campaign, with an estimated 5,300 casualties between June 19th and July 2nd, 1864. The concept of burial place, or cemetery fits just as well.

Whatever the origin or translation, Kennesaw Mountain is and will continue to be a vital landmark to local and national history. What's your favorite Kennesaw Mountain story?




Image Description: An artist's rendering of two mountains (big and little Kennesaw) behind the picturesque town of Marietta, GA.

Image Credit: Horace Rawdon, Jr., 105th Ohio Infantry