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.
There’s no end to making a more perfect union.
As a member of the Steering Committee of this initiative, Atlanta History Center is committed to ensuring that today’s young adults can access trusted sources of information on democracy to pursue historically-informed civic action.
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From Juneteenth to July 4th, explore hundreds of activities and events specially designed for those ages 18–30 looking to learn and deepen their civic commitments.
Learn moreExplore Juneteenth
Since 2013, Atlanta History Center has hosted an annual Juneteenth celebration that connects visitors to this essential moment in our national history.
Learn moreMade By Us
We are a network of history and civics organizations collaborating across the country to better serve the public and join the ongoing conversation about the future of our country.
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Voices of Freedom
President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in the middle of the Civil War, ending slavery for those in Confederate-aligned slave-holding states and territories. Freedom for those who had been enslaved meant the hope of opportunity and the potential for a brighter future. These are some of the stories of the formerly enslaved and their lives after slavery.
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Celebrate Juneteenth by Planting an ‘Emancipation Garden’
For African Americans, Juneteenth commemorates the final liberation of their ancestors who were enslaved. Why not honor that historic day by planting an Emancipation Garden? An Emancipation Garden is a refreshing way to nourish body and soul, recreate and remember the foodways of African Americans in the South, and celebrate the freedom of the formerly enslaved.
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Freedom Across Georgia
At the end of the Civil War, millions of enslaved people living in the United States became free. “Freedom Across Georgia” explores the experiences of six formerly enslaved people from Georgia and their individual stories of freedom.
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Reproductive Rights in Georgia: Doe v. Bolton
On the same day Roe v. Wade was decided, the Supreme Court also ruled in Doe v. Bolton. Doe v. Bolton was the companion case to Roe v. Wade that expanded women’s access to abortion.
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Airbnb Experiences
As guests return to cities, Airbnb and Made By Us have partnered together to curate a wishlist of new Airbnb Experiences created by museums, theatres, archives, and more nationwide.
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Why We Need a Civic Season
This summer, along with history and civics organizations across the country, we invite you to join in a program dedicated to the Civic Season.
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Public Programs
History After Hours
Join us for our monthly event series highlighting the unexpected and delightful finds across our 33-acre campus.
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Projects & Initiatives
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.
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Programs & Events
Author Talks
Our Author Talks aim to connect writers with readers for thought-provoking discussions about life and literature.