Atlanta History Center offers multi-disciplinary and interactive guided tours for students of all ages that are educational and fun.
Students are given the opportunity to handle historic objects from our collection in addition to touring our award-winning exhibitions, historic houses and gardens. Tours are designed to match the state social studies requirements.
Onsite. School Tours.
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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.
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Learn about life in North Georgia in the 1850’s through a facilitator-led exploration at our Smith farm.
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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.
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Learn about the culture and resilience of the Cherokee people through this facilitator-led experience.
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Learn about how hosting the 1996 Summer Olympics shaped the city of Atlanta.
Virtual. Experiences.
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Explore the Civil Rights era and connect it to social movements throughout time in this virtual experience.
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Examine the Battle of Atlanta Cyclorama and other historical artifacts in this virtual experience.
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Investigate the causes of the American Civil War in this virtual experience.
Teachers have the option to guide their own classes in select exhibitions in place of guided school tours.
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Learning & Research
Atlanta History Center offers many resources to support educators and students both inside and beyond the classrooms.
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Outreach Programs
Travel Trunks are designed to assist teachers in highlighting various chapters in our nation’s history.
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For Educators
Bring history to your classroom through outreach visits and traveling history trunks.
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