Explore every corner of our 33-acre campus in our centennial exhibition featuring 100 iconic and unexpected artifacts from the Center’s extensive collections.
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It’s Game Time! A new season of the Goizueta Children’s Experience just opened with a brand new theme: Atlanta Sports! Kids can experience all our beloved sports teams through play, exploration and storytelling.
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Exhibitions
Our War Too: Women in Service is a groundbreaking special exhibit, made up of unique and colorful artifacts from The National WWII Museum’s collection, honoring the nearly 350,000 American women who answered the call to serve their country during World War II.
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Exhibition
Founded in 1985, Atlanta-based Ichiban Records played a pivotal role in shaping Southern hip-hop, nurturing iconic artists, and fostering a distinctive sound. The label, led by visionary John Abbey, was a crucible for talent like MC Shy-D and Kilo. Despite challenges, including a risky partnership with EMI and internal issues, Ichiban’s impact on the music industry, especially in nurturing local talent and promoting diversity, is undeniable. The story is a compelling narrative of ambition, innovation and the complexities of the music business.
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Story
Explore Georgia’s actual World War II story alongside its big-screen versions through The 6888, My German Summer, and The Great Escape. See where film aligns with history, where it compresses or glamorizes, and why those gaps matter.
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Story
Earlier this year, our Director of Oral History and Genealogy received an email from a veteran seeking to be reconnected with the company commander who saved his life. He had been looking for the man for over 50 years, but it wasn’t until he uncovered an interview on the Atlanta History Center’s YouTube channel – part of our Veterans History project – that lead to them finally meeting again in Atlanta.
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Author Talks
Author of "A Time to Gather: How Ritual Created the World—and How It Can Save Us"Tuesday, Jun 9 @ 7:00 pm -
Author Talks
Author of "Captives of Liberty: Prisoners of War and the Politics of Vengeance in the American Revolution"Tuesday, Jun 16 @ 7:00 pm -
Public Programs
Onsite | Free with RSVP | Family-FriendlyFriday, Jun 19 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm -
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The Atlanta Historical Society was founded in 1926 to preserve and study Atlanta history.
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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!
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Kenan Research Center preserves extensive primary source holdings for the study of Atlanta.
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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.
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Atlanta History Center offers seven indoor and outdoor venues for weddings, corporate and nonprofit events, social events of any occasion and photo shoots.