Our Author Talks aim to connect writers with readers for thought-provoking discussions about life and literature.
Our lineup features a variety of breakthrough, award-winning, and bestselling authors of history, biography, fiction, memoir, and more.
Upcoming talks. Join us.
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Join Atlanta History Center and the Friends & Fiction Official Book Club for a celebration of the Book Club’s 5th anniversary!Saturday, Aug 9 @ 6:30 pm
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Author of King of Kings: The Iranian Revolution: A Story of Hubris, Delusion and Catastrophic MiscalculationTuesday, Aug 12 @ 7:00 pm
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Authors of Taste the State: Georgia – Distinctive Foods and Stories from Where Eating Local BeganTuesday, Aug 19 @ 7:00 pm
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Author of Charles Sumner: Conscience of a NationThursday, Aug 21 @ 7:00 pm
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Author of House of Smoke: A Southerner Goes Searching for HomeMonday, Sep 22 @ 7:00 pm
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Author of Wyche Fowler: A Political Life in Georgia, Congress, and AbroadTuesday, Sep 30 @ 7:00 pm
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Archive. Highlights.
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Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crook
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Unworthy Republic: The Dispossession of Native Americans and the Road to Indian Territory. In conversation with GPB’s Virginia Prescott.
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Up All Night: Ted Turner, CNN, and the Birth of 24-Hour News. In conversation with GPB’s Virginia Prescott.
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Memorial Drive: A Daughter’s Memoir. In conversation with GPB’s Virginia Prescott.
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Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents. In conversation with Jon Meacham.
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Afterlife. Featuring GPB’s Virginia Prescott.
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The Book of Longings. In conversation with GPB’s Virginia Prescott.
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Luster in conversation conversation with ART ATL’s Gail O’ Neill
Explore. More.
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Programs & Events
Back for its 56th year, Living Room Learning was started by Sweet Briar College alumnae. The series offers university-level lectures for lifelong learners who seek to expand their knowledge without having to take a final exam. Join us for this 7-week daytime lecture course.
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Programs & Events
Atlanta History Center offers a variety of annual programs that explore and celebrate our shared history.
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Programs & Events
Collaboratively, we develop historically accurate, culturally relevant, and provocative programs, exhibitions, theatrical productions, lectures, author panels, videos, and a host of other experiences.
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Buildings & Grounds
McElreath Hall houses many important components of Atlanta History Center, including Kenan Research Center and Woodruff Auditorium.