Veterans Day

Between 1964 and 1975, nearly 3,500,000 men and women served in the United States armed forces in Southeast Asia. Each of them has a story to tell. Each story is unique.

Fields of Battle, Lands of Peace chronicles the history of World War I through immersive photography of the land which held the tragic battles.

Black soldiers have served this country since the Revolutionary War and their stories are vital in creating a more complete, more accurate picture of America’s past.

During WWI, women of all classes, nationalities, and races joined service and military organizations prepared for the battlefront, hospital, and relief effort.

There are more than 59,000 objects in our collection. Find out where exactly they come from + what happens when they arrive.

This Memorial Day we honor our veterans by hearing from Col. Robert Certain, who bravely fought during the Vietnam War.

We collect, preserve, and share veterans’ accounts so future generations can hear directly and better appreciate the realities of war and the sacrifices made.

On June 6, 1944, Allied forces landed in German-occupied France in the largest amphibious invasion. 75 years later we listen to their stories and remember.

Each year, in the spirit of community service, Atlanta History Center offers free admission and a host of family programming on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

For nearly 20 years, Atlanta History Center has partnered with the Consul General of Mexico and the Institute of Mexican Culture to host Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) on our 33-acre campus.

Since 2013 Atlanta History Center has hosted an annual Juneteenth commemoration that connects visitors to this essential moment in national history through a weekend of free programming.