We’re proud to partner with stellar institutions throughout Atlanta to offer unique, impactful programming that looks not just to the past, but also to the next generation of history-makers. Our dedication to capturing history as it happens is reflected in our many partnerships and internal initiatives, including Atlanta Corona Collective, StoryCorps, Fulton County 4H, Poetry Out Loud, and more.
-
Originals
Through online original content, we strive to tell stories that share a more complete insight into Atlanta’s history—past, present, and future. We believe that by increasing access to stories about our shared history, we can help increase understanding of each other and the way the past continues to influence the present.
-
Democracy Initiative
Atlanta History Center is using our resources to explore the history of the components that make a healthy democratic system, including methods of civic engagement, widespread and informed voter participation, civil rights, and community leadership.
-
Women’s Work
As Atlanta History Center works to make history available and accessible to all, a key component is women’s history. This initiative is made possible by Emily Bourne Grigsby whose bequest endows support for the research, interpretation, and presentation of the role of women in the South.
-
Made By Us
Hundreds of history and civics organizations are coming together to build something together: Made By Us, an initiative to inspire, inform and empower Millennials and Gen Z as they shape our country’s future.
-
Community Engagement
Collaboratively, we develop historically accurate, culturally relevant, and provocative programs, exhibitions, theatrical productions, lectures, author panels, videos, and a host of other experiences.
-
Veterans History Project
The Veterans History Project oral history collection contains video and audio interviews of those who served in World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Persian Gulf War, the Global War on Terror, and civilians who supported them.
-
Confederate Monument Interpretation Guide
A toolkit designed to help communities address Confederate monuments in their midst.
-
StoryCorps
Atlanta History Center the second museum in the country to host this nation-wide initiative.
-
Fulton County 4-H
In partnership with Fulton County and UGA’s Cooperative Extension, Atlanta History Center established a 4-H and UGA Extension office for the Buckhead community.
Public Programs
Atlanta History Center also offers a variety of annual programs that explore and celebrate our shared history.
Learn More