This cornerstone exhibition weaves Atlanta’s stories and artifacts together to define the narrative for our past, present, and future.
"Thriving through Faith: Ebenezer Baptist Church"
Now on display, “Thriving through Faith: Ebenezer Baptist Church” is located inside of “Gatheround: Stories of Atlanta” exhibition.
This display includes only a handful of items from Ebenzer’s vast archives, but it provides Atlanta History Center visitors with a small sample of the rich story of Ebenezer.
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Ann Moore Dress
Drawn to beautiful clothes and unique designs early in life, Moore pursued a career in couture fashion during a time when the profession, always competitive, was especially out of reach for African Americans. Her hard work and determination carried her from Atlanta to Detroit as well as to the most exclusive fashion locales in New York and Paris. Today, 30 of her pieces are housed in Atlanta History Museum’s extensive Fashion and Textile collections.
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Explore the women who made a difference in the fight for equality and civil rights in Atlanta from the 1880s to today in our pop-up, self-guided tour within the permanent exhibition. You’ll be introduced to some of these incredible women: educators, opera singers, washer women, and activists who worked with those around them to build community and reach their goals.
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At four feet in diameter, Backstreet nightclub proudly held the largest disco ball in the Southeast. Located in Midtown, Backstreet was a 24-hour dance club, bar, cabaret, and entertainment center composed of three levels and 10,000 square feet. First installed over the club’s dance floor in 1977, the iconic disco ball oversaw 27 years of changing dance tunes For many in the LGBTQ+ community, the disco ball represents more than the dancing and partying that are often associated with it