Atlanta is often called the cradle of the modern Civil Rights Movement.
Step into that time period using this facilitator-led tour that takes students through a variety of interactive experiences, helping them understand the methods, risks, and outcomes of the Civil Rights Movement.
Students will consider the challenges and dangers of being an activist. They will learn about non-violent protest as the centerpiece of the Civil Rights Movement. They will explore the life of a Civil Rights icon. And they will see the outcomes of desegregation in the city of Atlanta.
General. Information.
All Guided School Tours are from 10am-12pm Monday-Friday*.
*If a school tour is booked on a Monday, please note that the museum is not open to the general public. Atlanta History Center will provide schools full access to the designated tour areas. However, additional spaces, exhibitions, historic homes, gardens, and the museum shop will be closed. The outdoor picnic areas are still available for groups that choose to have lunch onsite.
This tour aligns with Social Studies standards for 5th and 8th grade, as well as high school US History.
SS5H6ab (Jim Crow laws, key events and people of the Civil Rights Movement)
SS8H11bc (Role of individuals, groups, events in the Civil Rights Movement; resistance to Civil Rights Act and the role of Lester Maddox)
SSUSH21d (growth, influence and tactics of civil rights groups and individuals)
Tour size is limited to 125 students.
The cost is $11.50 per student. Guided tours require one chaperone (admitted free) per 10 students. Admission for each additional chaperone is $11.50.
A non-refundable $75 deposit is due 14 days after confirmation is received.
Full payment is due 3 weeks prior to the date of your visit to guarantee your reservation for all tours. If booking less than 3 weeks in advance, full payment is due upon booking.
Any updates to your student count must be made before final payment is due. Refunds are not available if the number of students has changed. Added fees for specialty tours, additional experiences, etc. are due as well.
Your payment is not refundable if you cancel your school tour and do not reschedule.
To reschedule your tour, you must notify Atlanta History Center at least 3 days in advance of your tour date. Your payment can be applied towards your new date. There is a $25 administrative fee to reschedule your tour.
Funding for Atlanta History Center’s school programs is generously provided by:
- Zeist Foundation
- Wells Fargo
- Chick-fil-A
- Fulton County Arts Council
- Georgia Council for the Arts
- The Connolly Family Foundation
- The Ray M. and Mary Elizabeth Lee Foundation
- The Frances Wood Wilson Foundation
- The Emily Winship Scott Foundation
- The John and Mary Franklin Foundation
- Massey Charitable Trust
- The Besse Johnson and George Blanton Allen Memorial Foundation
This event has been made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the human endeavor.
Enrich your students’ experience using our pre and post-tour activities.
Learn MoreThese lesson plans are specifically designed to support both in-person and virtual school tours offered by Atlanta History Center; however, they are available for use by any educator. Atlanta History Center encourages teachers to preview all materials prior to use to determine the appropriateness for their particular grade level and students.
Email Us
For more information, please email schooltours@atlantahistorycenter.com.