Atlanta History Center
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(404) 814-4000
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www.atlantahistorycenter.com
Founded in 1926, the center includes the Atlanta History Museum featuring signature and traveling exhibitions, the Smith Family Farm, the 1928 Swan House mansion, research archives/special libraries, and 22 acres of gardens.
"Why George Washington Matters”
Monday February 9, 2026 02:00 PM EST
Atlanta History Center
Cost: Not-Yet Members. $140.
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Please note that the series package includes all 7 lectures taking place every Monday from January 26 to March 9, 2026. Tickets for single lectures will be available beginning December 1, 2025
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Kenja McCray
Tuesday February 10, 2026 07:00 PM EST
Atlanta History Center
Cost: Not-Yet Member. $12.
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Online ticket sales close at 5pm EST on the day of the event. Tickets will be available at the door prior to the event start time.
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“Women in the American Revolution”
Monday February 16, 2026 02:00 PM EST
Atlanta History Center
Cost: Not-Yet Members. $140.
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Please note that the series package includes all 7 lectures taking place every Monday from January 26 to March 9, 2026. Tickets for single lectures will be available beginning December 1, 2025
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Jon Meacham
Thursday February 19, 2026 07:00 PM EST
Atlanta History Center
Cost: Not-Yet Member. $42.
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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If you are a member, please login to your account after adding tickets to your cart for member discounts to apply.
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Sadeqa Johnson in conversation with Tanya Sam
Friday February 20, 2026 07:00 PM EST
Atlanta History Center
Cost: Not-Yet Members. $12.
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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“A Founding Friendship and its Discontents: John Adams and Thomas Jefferson”
Monday February 23, 2026 02:00 PM EST
Atlanta History Center
Cost: $130/$140 part of 7 lecture series
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Please note that the series package includes all 7 lectures taking place every Monday from January 26 to March 9, 2026. Tickets for single lectures will be available beginning December 1, 2025
What is civic friendship, and why does it matter? Thomas Jefferson and John Adams were founding friends ...
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Jan Cress Dondi
Tuesday February 24, 2026 07:00 PM EST
Atlanta History Center
Cost: Not-Yet Member. $12.
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Online ticket sales close at 5pm EST on the day of the event. Tickets will be available at the door prior to the event start time.
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“A Raging Whirlwind”: The Revolutionary War and Native Americans”
Monday March 2, 2026 02:00 PM EST
Atlanta History Center
Cost: Not-Yet Members. $140.
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Please note that the series package includes all 7 lectures taking place every Monday from January 26 to March 9, 2026. Tickets for single lectures will be available beginning December 1, 2025
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Norah O'Donnell
Tuesday March 3, 2026 06:30 PM EST
Atlanta History Center
Cost: Not-Yet Member. $40.
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Online ticket sales close at 5:00pm EST on the day of the event or when event is sold out, whichever occurs first. If event is not marked "sold out," tickets will be available at the door prior to the event start time.
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“The Constitution and the Federalist Papers”
Monday March 9, 2026 03:00 PM EDT
Atlanta History Center
Cost: Not-Yet Members. $140.
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Please note that the series package includes all 7 lectures taking place every Monday from January 26 to March 9, 2026. Tickets for single lectures will be available beginning December 1, 2025
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Atlanta History Center Winter Exhibits (tuesdays)
Tuesday February 3, 2026 08:00 AM EST
Atlanta History Center
Cost: Free for Members, $27 Non-Members
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
CRITIC’S PICK:
Tue., Oct. 14 - Mon., Aug. 31, 2026
Our War Too: Women in Service, Atlanta...
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Monday February 2, 2026 02:00 PM EST
Atlanta History Center
Cost: Not-Yet Members. $140.
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Please note that the series package includes all 7 lectures taking place every Monday from January 26 to March 9, 2026. Tickets for single lectures will be available beginning December 1, 2025
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Atlanta History Center Winter Exhibits (sundays)
Sunday February 1, 2026 08:00 AM EST
Atlanta History Center
Cost: Free for Members, $27 Non-Members
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
CRITIC’S PICK:
Tue., Oct. 14 - Mon., Aug. 31, 2026
Our War Too: Women in Service, Atlanta...
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Atlanta History Center Winter Exhibits (saturdays)
Saturday January 31, 2026 08:00 AM EST
Atlanta History Center
Cost: Free for Members, $27 Non-Members
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
CRITIC’S PICK:
Tue., Oct. 14 - Mon., Aug. 31, 2026
Our War Too: Women in Service, Atlanta...
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Atlanta History Center Winter Exhibits (fridays)
Friday January 30, 2026 08:00 AM EST
Atlanta History Center
Cost: Free for Members, $27 Non-Members
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
CRITIC’S PICK:
Tue., Oct. 14 - Mon., Aug. 31, 2026
Our War Too: Women in Service, Atlanta...
[click here for more]Livingston Lecture featuring Ken Belson
Thursday January 29, 2026 07:00 PM EST
Atlanta History Center
Cost: Not-Yet Member. $12.
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Online ticket sales close at 5pm EST on the day of the event. Tickets will be available at the door prior to the event start time.
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"From Rails to Trails: The Origin Story of America's Beloved Pathways" Screening and Panel
Thursday January 29, 2026 05:30 PM EST
Atlanta History Center
Cost: O
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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Trust for Public Land and WABE are sponsoring a special community event featuring a screening of From Rails to Trails: The Origin Story of America's Beloved Pathways, followed by a panel discussion.
From Rails to Trails is a newly released documentary that chronicles the 60-year evolution of the rai...
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From Rails to Trails Screening, Panel Discussion, Book Signing + Reception
Thursday January 29, 2026 05:30 PM EST
Atlanta History Center
Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
In the new documentary on PBS “From Rails to Trails” actor Edward Norton tells the story of an unexpected grassroots movement: the effort to transform long-neglected railroad lines into public trails for walkers and cyclists. Despite intense pushbacks and legal challenges, advocates worked to secure...
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Atlanta History Center Winter Exhibits (thursdays)
Thursday January 29, 2026 08:00 AM EST
Atlanta History Center
Cost: Free for Members, $27 Non-Members
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
CRITIC’S PICK:
Tue., Oct. 14 - Mon., Aug. 31, 2026
Our War Too: Women in Service, Atlanta...
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Atlanta History Center Winter Exhibits (wednesdays)
Wednesday January 28, 2026 08:00 AM EST
Atlanta History Center
Cost: Free for Members, $27 Non-Members
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
CRITIC’S PICK:
Tue., Oct. 14 - Mon., Aug. 31, 2026
Our War Too: Women in Service, Atlanta...
[click here for more]If you're in a band, an artist, run a venue, or keep your organization's calendar, we'd love to have your event on the site. Submit your event here and we'll get you on Atlanta's most comprehensive listing of events.
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Atlanta Cyclorama at Atlanta History Center
UPDATE: The Battle of Atlanta cyclorama painting was moved to the Atlanta History Center as part of a project announced in 2014. The old Cyclorama building in Grant Park has been remodeled as an event space and became part of the Atlanta Zoo.
At 358 feet long, the Cyclorama claims to be the larges...
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Atlanta History Center Gardens
Founded in 1926, the center includes the Atlanta History Museum featuring signature and traveling exhibitions, the 1845 Tullie Smith Farm, the 1928 Swan House mansion, research archives/special libraries and 33 acres of gardens. $10-$15.
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Margaret Mitchell House
The house where much of Gone with the Wind was written beckons to tourists and native Atlantans alike who want to understand more about the author of the most popular novel of all time. The house also plays an important part in keeping Atlanta's literary scene alive through regular events with local...
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Swan House at Atlanta History Center
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Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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Atlanta History Center, Atlanta, 130 W Paces Ferry Rd NW