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

Upcoming events. Join us.

Online. Exhibitions.

Cherokee Garden Library Collection Highlight

Stories of horticulture and botanical history from 1586 to the present.

Atlanta '96: Shaping an Olympic and Paralymic City

Expanded digital content.

More Than Self: Living the Vietnam War

None returned home unchanged.

Atlanta in 50 Objects

Defined by Atlantans themselves.

 

Stories. News & blogs.

Goizueta Gardens. Acres await.

 

Atlanta in 50. An Objective View.

 

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  • 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.