Atlanta History Center
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(404) 814-4000
or visit
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.
A Literary Celebration: Mary Kay Andrews, Kimberly Brock, Lauren Connolly, Colleen Oakley, and Vanessa Riley
Saturday August 9, 2025 06:30 PM EDT
Atlanta History Center
Cost: Not-Yet Members. $20.
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Scott Anderson
Tuesday August 12, 2025 07:00 PM EDT
Atlanta History Center
Cost: Not-Yet Members. $12.
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Chef Kevin Mitchell and David S. Shields
Tuesday August 19, 2025 07:00 PM EDT
Atlanta History Center
Cost: Not-Yet Members. $12.
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Zaakir Tameez in conversation with GPB’s Peter Biello
Thursday August 21, 2025 07:00 PM EDT
Atlanta History Center
Cost: Not-Yet Members. $12.
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NHPRC Webinar: Roadblocks of Property and Neighborhood Research
Saturday September 13, 2025 10:30 AM EDT
Atlanta History Center
Cost: Free w/registration
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Join Mariah Isbell, Project Archivist at Atlanta History Center, for a Teams webinar on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 10:30 AM.
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John T. Edge
Monday September 22, 2025 07:00 PM EDT
Atlanta History Center
Cost: Not-Yet Members. $12.
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R. William Johnstone in conversation with Wyche Fowler
Tuesday September 30, 2025 07:00 PM EDT
Atlanta History Center
Cost: Not-Yet Members. $12.
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Party with the Past: Westview Cemetery
Thursday October 9, 2025 06:30 PM EDT
Atlanta History Center
Cost: RSVP
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On Thursday, October 9th, join us at Westview Abbey Mausoleum and Chapel for a bone-chillingly fun evening in the Southeast’s largest cemetery! Learn about the history of the site, its most famous “residents,” and what’s next for Westview.
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Ashley Wright McIntyre Lecture featuring Dr. Bill Walton
Wednesday October 22, 2025 07:00 PM EDT
Atlanta History Center
Cost: Free
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Broiled or steamed, grilled or fried, raw or Rockefeller, mignonette or cocktail sauce, cracker or shooter – how do you like your oysters? That is the question! Regardless of how you prefer to doctor your oysters, learn about the aquaculture of oysters from Dr. Bill Walton of the Virginia Institue o...
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Lauren Francis-Sharma in conversation with Wanda M. Morris
Thursday July 17, 2025 07:00 PM EDT
Atlanta History Center
Cost: Not-Yet Members. $12.
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Dan Schlossberg
Sunday July 13, 2025 03:00 PM EDT
Atlanta History Center
Cost: Not-Yet Members. $12.
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Legacy of a Lynching
Thursday July 10, 2025 07:00 PM EDT
Atlanta History Center
Cost: $12
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Why the Leo Frank case is still relevant today.
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Steve Oney in conversation with John Pruitt
Wednesday July 9, 2025 07:00 PM EDT
Atlanta History Center
Cost: Not-Yet Members. $12.
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History on the Rocks: Cyclorama Spritz
Wednesday July 2, 2025 07:00 PM EDT
Atlanta History Center
Cost: $15-$20
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On Wednesday, July 2 from 7-10 pm, join us at The Battle of Atlanta cyclorama for a special History on the Rocks! One of only two cycloramas in the entire United States, this 138-year-old, 49-foot-tall, 10,000-pound painting depicts the 1864 Battle of Atlanta in vivid detail. Afterwards, join in on ...
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Kristin Harmel
Friday June 20, 2025 07:00 PM EDT
Atlanta History Center
Cost: Not-Yet Members. $12
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Kristin Harmel in conversation with Mary Kay Andrews and Colleen Oakley
Friday June 20, 2025 07:00 PM EDT
Atlanta History Center
Cost: Not-Yet Members. $12
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Juneteenth 2025
Sunday June 15, 2025 10:00 AM EDT
Atlanta History Center
Cost: Grab Your Free Tickets
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Join us for a free day filled with activities for the whole family as we celebrate Juneteenth and the enduring power of Black craftsmanship and artistry!
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Katie Mitchell
Wednesday June 11, 2025 07:00 PM EDT
Atlanta History Center
Cost: Not-Yet Members. $12.
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Kevin Sack in conversation with Robert Franklin
Tuesday June 10, 2025 07:00 PM EDT
Atlanta History Center
Cost: Not-Yet Members. $12.
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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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130 West Paces Ferry Road N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 814-4000
Atlanta, GA 30305
atlantahistorycenter.com
Tourist Attractions, History Museum
COVID-19
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 West Paces Ferry Road N.W.