Family Programs
The Atlanta History Center brings history to life through living history programs for children and families, lecture series with award-winning authors, toddler programs, homeschool days, summer camps, music series, adult and teacher workshops and classes, annual festivals such as Sheep to Shawl and Day of the Dead, and much more. Check out Sheep to Shawl and other program pictures on VIEW BY MONTH: SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER | NOVEMBER | DECEMBER | JANUARY
In celebration of the opening of With Malice Toward None: The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibition, see Lincoln come to life through living history performances, enjoy storytelling, hear excerpts of some of Lincoln’s most popular speeches, and experience musical styles that were prominent during this time. A variety of hands-on activities and arts and crafts provide younger visitors with a broader understanding of Abraham Lincoln’s life and the times during which he lived. This program is free with general admission. For more information, call 404.814.4000. Scheduled Activities: Songs and Stories of the Civil War Dressed as a 19th-century performer using period musical instruments, Bobby explores the stories of both the North and South through the music they loved. Each song is placed in context with historical background and portrays the struggles, hopes, and fears of Americans during the long and bloody conflict. Bull Run – Manassas Play Explore the beginning of our nation’s Civil War through a two-actor performance that portrays the lives, stories, and experiences of individuals from both the North and South. Based on diaries, letters, and other true accounts, the first battle of the war comes to life with characters that include Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, General Irvin McDowell, Varina Davis, Rose Greenhow, Union and Confederate soldiers, and their families. Abraham Lincoln Speeches Lincoln – Douglas Debate Hear excerpts from the famous Lincoln-Douglas debates from the Illinois senate race of 1858, performed by Ken Johnston and Bran Peacock. Storytellers Tullie Smith Farm House Tours 1860s Civilian Dancers The 1860s Civilian Society of Georgia is a family-oriented group of gentlemen, ladies, and children dedicated to vintage dance and to creating refined citizen impressions in the world of mid-1800s living history. Turning Point: The American Civil War Guided Tours
Support: The Atlanta History Center is the only venue in the South to host this important national traveling exhibition organized by the Library of Congress. With Malice Toward None and its national tour are made possible through the generous support of Union Pacific Corporation, which was founded by President Lincoln after he signed the Pacific Railway Act in 1862. For more information on Lincoln and Union Pacific, visit UPCelebratesLincoln.com. The exhibition is presented in Atlanta by The John and Mary Franklin Foundation, Southern Company, Atlanta Gas Light, and the Georgia Humanities Council. Promotional support provided by Georgia Public Broadcasting and Comcast, powered by Xfinity. With Malice Toward None is presented as part of the Atlanta History Center’s Civil War to Civil Rights exhibition series, presented by the Scott Hudgens Family Foundation, Macy’s, and The Atlanta Foundation. Seeking something fun and engaging for the entire family? Look no further, the Atlanta History Center has something special planned for you! As part of the History Center’s ongoing Civil War to Civil Rights campaign, Family Fundays will occur every Saturday during the run of With Malice Toward None: The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibition (September 4 – November 7, 2010). During Family Fundays, the Atlanta History Center comes alive with activities and demonstrations, tours of exhibitions, special presentations by experts and living history interpreters, and educational kid-friendly crafts all focused on Lincoln, life during the 19th century, the Civil War, and its impact. Saturday, September 11, 2010: 19th Century America Saturday, September 18, 2010: Civil War Saturday, September 25, 2010: Road to the Whitehouse Saturday, October 2, 2010: Lincoln Then and Now Saturday, October 9, 2010: 19th Century America Saturday, October 16, 2010: Civil War Saturday, October 23, 2010: Road to the Whitehouse Saturday, October 30, 2010: Lincoln Then and Now Support: The Atlanta History Center is the only venue in the South to host this important national traveling exhibition organized by the Library of Congress. With Malice Toward None and its national tour are made possible through the generous support of Union Pacific Corporation, which was founded by President Lincoln after he signed the Pacific Railway Act in 1862. For more information on Lincoln and Union Pacific, visit UPCelebratesLincoln.com. The exhibition is presented in Atlanta by The John and Mary Franklin Foundation, Southern Company, Atlanta Gas Light, and the Georgia Humanities Council. Promotional support provided by Georgia Public Broadcasting and Comcast, powered by Xfinity. With Malice Toward None is presented as part of the Atlanta History Center’s Civil War to Civil Rights exhibition series, presented by the Scott Hudgens Family Foundation, Macy’s, and The Atlanta Foundation.
Here we go! A fun-filled day for families, grandparents, and kids! GrandCamp Adventures is hosting a day of special activities from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Atlanta History Center to make this year’s Grandparent’s Day, Sunday, September 12th, something to remember. The Atlanta History Center is offering one free youth ticket for every paid adult so everyone can come and participate in this wonderful event. GrandCamp Adventures is hosting fun activities especially created for grandparents and grandkids:
GrandCamp Adventures, launching November 1st, is a company for a new generation of grandparents and grandkids who want to connect deeper, have more fun together and generate memories that will last a lifetime. For more information on National Grandparents Day and GrandCamp Adventures, visit www.grandcamp.com.
Join the Atlanta History Center for the Folk Life Festival. Spend the day enjoying the fall weather while meeting artists and learning about foodways that have shaped modern day Georgia. • Traditional country fiddle music by Rosin Sisters Support: Funding for this program is provided by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners under the guidance of the Fulton County Arts Council.
This program is free for members and nonmembers. For more information about this program, please contact 404.814.4000. Support: Funding for this program is provided by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners under the guidance of Fulton County Arts Council, the Institutio de Mexico, and the Mexican Consulate.
A Celebration of Lincoln's Life and Legacy: Exhibition Closing Weekend Join the Atlanta History Center for closing weekend of our temporary exhibit With Malice Toward None: Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibition. During this special weekend celebration, experience what Lincoln’s life meant for the United States of America and the legacy he left behind through living history performances and hands-on activities. Learn about the implications of Lincoln’s presidency and how it continues to affect our lives today. Saturday’s special program showcases Lincoln’s early life and career, and the war that plagued his presidency. Visitors discover how Lincoln affected Atlanta and the battles that may have been fought in your backyard. Sunday’s special program allows visitors to learn about Lincoln’s legacy by first following his funeral procession and experiencing the country’s grief over his death. Then follow the road that Lincoln paved from the Civil War to Civil Rights. Programs are free with the price of general Atlanta History Center admission. For more information, please contact 404.814.4000. Take a few steps back in time with the Atlanta History Center during Dancing Through Time: USO. The entire family will enjoy learning about the history, importance, and changes of the USO through the years while participating in dance clinics, hands on activities, watching a film, listening to music, and interacting with living history interpreters. This program is free with the price of general Atlanta History Center admission. Visitors may receive a $5 off admission discount when they donate a $10 phone card to support the Atlanta History Center’s fostered military unit, the Skymasters, serving in Afghanistan. For more information about this program, please contact 404.814.4000.
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