About Us

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

In 1990, after decades of collecting, researching, and publishing information about Atlanta and the surrounding area, the organization officially became Atlanta History Center.

What began as a small, archival-focused historical society grew over the decades to encompass 33 acres of curated Goizueta Gardens, four historic houses, varied programming, and a range of signature and temporary exhibitions housed in the Atlanta History Museum .

Atlanta History Center is a member of the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience, which is the only global network of historic sites, museums and memory initiatives that connects past struggles to today’s movements for human rights.

  • Organization

    The people who make up Atlanta History Center.

  • Governance

    Governance of Atlanta History Center.

  • Sustainability

    Sustainability initiatives at Atlanta History Center.

  • Careers

    Explore career opportunities at Atlanta History Center.

  • Internships

    Explore internship opportunities at Atlanta History Center.

  • In The News

    A collection of Atlanta History Center press coverage.

  • Donation Requests

    Atlanta History Center supports hundreds of local nonprofit organizations annually by donating Family Passes to assist in fundraising efforts.

  • Our Brand

    We are a place, an experience, and a brand powered by admiration for our community.

  • Contact

    Directions to Atlanta History Center and contact information.

  • Visit

    Our 33-acre experience features award-winning exhibitions, historic houses, and gardens.

  • Rules of Civility

    We embrace our role as a community resource and connector; therefore, we provide evidence-based history from multiple perspectives.