33 acres of historic houses, gardens, & award-winning exhibitions.

Upcoming events. Join us.

  • Community Engagement

    Blood Drive

    Wednesday, Jul 6 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

  • Author Talks

    Vanessa Riley

    Author of Sister Mother Warrior
    Tuesday, Jul 12 @ 7:00 pm

Online. Exhibitions.

Veteran Voices

Hear directly from those who lived through our nation’s conflicts.

United States Colored Troops

Explore a highlight of our collection of USCT artifacts.

helicopter and man's hands raised in the air

More Than Self: Living the Vietnam War

None returned home unchanged.
Its' atlanta, headline for Atlanta Journal

Atlanta '96: Shaping an Olympic and Paralymic City

Expanded digital content.

 

Stories. News & blogs.

Goizueta Gardens. Acres await.

 

Atlanta in 50. An Objective View.

 

Learn. More.

  • About Us

    The Atlanta Historical Society was founded in 1926 to preserve and study Atlanta history.

  • Buildings & Grounds

    Our 33-acre experience features award-winning exhibitions, historic houses, and gardens. If you’re looking for history, knowledge, and adventure, you’ve come to the right place!

  • Learning & Research

    Our tools for educators and students, including a robust and unique interpretive performance program, are designed to bring the past to life so that we may envision a better future together.

  • Private Events

    Atlanta History Center offers seven indoor and outdoor venues for weddings, corporate and nonprofit events, social events of any occasion and photo shoots.