We see storytelling as a lens to amplify the voices of people at the intersection of history and culture.
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.
Atlanta History Center is embarking on a project to collect the histories of descendants of Forsyth County’s expelled Black residents.
Learn moreThis report was prepared for the “Visioning, Memorializing, and Repurposing the former Atlanta Prison Farm Site” subcommittee of the South River Forest and Public Safety Training Center Community Task Force.
Read nowAtlanta History Center explores the controversial history of the Stone Mountain carving through online resources and a documentary film.
Learn moreUndertold Stories
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From the Wright brothers’ sister Katherine to Gladys Poole, the first licensed female pilot in Georgia, women have played a pivotal role in aviation. Despite facing dangers and gender barriers, these pioneers soared into history. Poole secretly trained to fly in the male-dominated 1920s, performing in aerial shows. Evelyn Greenblatt Howren served in WWII as part of the Women’s Airforce Service Pilots. Janet Harmon Bragg, a Black aviator, confronted racial prejudice to obtain a commercial pilot’s license.
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The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is one of the world’s busiest airports. Its origin is linked to a racetrack founded by Asa Candler. Over time, as the importance of aviation grew, Candler’s racetrack eventually became a significant airport. Visionaries such as William Hartsfield, Eddie Rickenbacker, and Maynard Jackson played pivotal roles in establishing Atlanta as a major global aviation hub.
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Air Atlanta, a pioneering Black-owned airline of the 1980s, offered unmatched luxury and service. Founded by visionary Michael Hollis during the airline deregulation era, it faced industry giants, achieving notable success before succumbing to challenges in 1987.
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On May 20, 2023, Atlanta’s Greenbriar Mall bid farewell to its Chick-fil-A, the brand’s inaugural restaurant. Beyond its beloved menu, it revolutionized mall food courts and played a pivotal role in Chick-fil-A’s corporate evolution. Its closure symbolizes a significant chapter ending in Atlanta’s culinary history.
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UnderCurrent is a product of Atlanta History Center that marries undertold stories and current events by highlighting the connections between Atlanta’s past and present.
Explore nowWomen of Resolve
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Judge Leah Ward Sears reflects on her path to becoming the first African American female chief justice of a state supreme court. She discusses growing up amid the Civil Rights Movement, being guiding by the principles of justice and equity, and desiring to challenge the status quo while serving her community.
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Lawyer and minister Bernice King reminisces about her childhood on Auburn Avenue and the strength and resilience of the women in the Civil Rights Movement. She also muses about the values passed down from her mother, Coretta Scott, that she has had to embrace as she leads the King Center as chairman.
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Transgender activist and Navy veteran Monica Helms explains her journey of self-discovery that culminated in her embracing a transgender identity. She also discusses her activism that led to the creation of the Transgender American Veterans Association (TAVA), policy changes at the Veterans Administration regarding transgender veterans, and a hopeful future for transgender people.
Atlanta History Center is home to one of the nation’s most comprehensive collections of Civil War memorabilia including a growing number of rare USCT objects. Explore highlights of the collection through a series of videos.
Watch nowExplore. More.
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A toolkit designed to help communities address Confederate monuments in their midst.
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Kenan Research Center preserves extensive primary source holdings for the study of Atlanta.
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Explore more than 20 onsite and online exhibitions about the people, cultures, and history that have shaped Atlanta.
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Explore our biannual member publications online.