This facilitator-led tour explores the Civil War from different perspectives, including the states that seceded, enslaved people, soldiers at the battlefront, and Southern civilians.
One of the most popular tours Atlanta History Center offers is the immersive onsite tour, The Price of Freedom.
Through primary sources, students will determine the reason for secession. They will visit our Turning Point exhibit to take on the role of a soldier, making decisions that affect their health and morale. Students also will be challenged to understand the injustice of slavery and will learn about the ways that enslaved people took risks to obtain their freedom.
By the end of the tour, students will have a more holistic understanding of the Civil War and the people it affected.
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 4th and 8th grade, as well as high school US History.
SS4H5bce (issues prior to the Civil War, major battles, effects of the war)
SS8H5 (impact of the Civil War on Georgia)
SSUSH9 (events, issues and individuals of the Civil War)
- Exploration of the life of a Civil War Soldier.
- Analysis of secession documents.
- Short museum theatre piece and follow-up discussion.
- Examination of the lives of enslaved people and the risks they took to secure their freedom.
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 $50 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 you book less than 3 weeks in advance, full payment is due at the time of 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. Additional fees for specialty tours, experiences, and other services are also due.
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 tour 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.
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For more information, please email schooltours@atlantahistorycenter.com.