PHOENIX FLIES 2026 | Walking Tour of Blandtown and Open Studio

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PHOENIX FLIES 2026 | Walking Tour of Blandtown and Open StudioByThe Atlanta Preservation Center FollowGregor Turk StudioAtlanta, GAThursday, Mar 26 from 2 pm to 4 pmOverviewExplore Blandtown's history through a walking tour led by artist Gregor Turk and author Dr. Rhana Gittens WheelerBlandtown on Atlanta’s Westside is booming, but few know the neighborhood by its proper name nor its history.  Learn more about the former African American community through a neighborhood walk led by artist Gregor Turk and author Dr. Rhana Gittens Wheeler. Her recent book, Ghosts of Atlanta, in part examines Blandtown's cultural gentrification.  The tour starts at one of the last remaining original Blandtown homes, now an artist studio. Featured in the studio is artwork created in response to the history and development of the neighborhood. If the event is full, please sign up for the waiting list. You will be notified if a spot becomes available.Additional street parking is available on Fairmont and Culpepper Streets.Explore Blandtown's history through a walking tour led by artist Gregor Turk and author Dr. Rhana Gittens WheelerBlandtown on Atlanta’s Westside is booming, but few know the neighborhood by its proper name nor its history.  Learn more about the former African American community through a neighborhood walk led by artist Gregor Turk and author Dr. Rhana Gittens Wheeler. Her recent book, Ghosts of Atlanta, in part examines Blandtown's cultural gentrification.  The tour starts at one of the last remaining original Blandtown homes, now an artist studio. Featured in the studio is artwork created in response to the history and development of the neighborhood. If the event is full, please sign up for the waiting list. You will be notified if a spot becomes available.Additional street parking is available on Fairmont and Culpepper Streets.Read lessGood to knowHighlights2 hoursIn personRefund PolicyNo refundsHighlights2 hoursIn personRefund PolicyNo refundsLocationGregor Turk Studio1334 English StreetAtlanta, GA 30318How do you want to get there?DrivingPublic transportBikingWalkingShow mapOrganized byThe Atlanta Preservation CenterFollowers3296Events1695Hosting6 yearsContact FollowReport this event