Celebrate the yuletide season November–December 2023 with special events, seasonal offerings, pink pigs, twinkle lights, and more!
It’s that magical time of year & Atlanta History Center is thrilled to soak in the joy of the season with you and yours.
Upcoming Events
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Friday, Nov 17, 2023 @ 7:00 pm
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Wednesday, Dec 6, 2023 @ 10:00 am – 11:40 am
Celebrate the holidays on Smith Farm—watch fruit being candied and make your own ornament! Demos will be held on the 22nd, 23rd, 27th, 29th, and 30th of December.
Learn more about Smith FarmDuring 19th century, one of the holiday decorations adorning Christmas trees was candied fruit. Fruit was candied for preservation and shipped by train across the country. Come watch as we make a batch of candied fruit in the Smith Farm kitchen.
Create your own clay ornament to take home. Georgia is known for its red clay and is home to a rich history of pottery dating back centuries. Participate in this tradition on Smith Farm and bring home piece of history!
In a season filled with jingles and joy, Brenda Lee’s “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” has struck a chord with audiences, reaching №1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time after 65 years.
Read MoreOur Entrance Gardens will be shining bright with holiday lights beginning November 17. Grab a cinnamon latte from BRASH and take a stroll on foot, or a leisurely drive down West Paces Ferry Road, to peep the twinkle.
Learn more about our Entrance GardensAtlanta’s beloved Pink Pigs are coming out of retirement again this holiday season. Don’t miss the opportunity to snap a photo with Priscilla and Percival while they are on display in our museum atrium beginning November 11.
Learn moreCompleted in 1928, owner Emily Inman hosted elaborate holiday dinner parties at Swan House for nearly forty years. Experience our landmark historic house dressed up for the holidays beginning November 15.
Visit todayDonate to our GivingTuesday initiative on November 28 and help close the achievement gap by providing more students with access to quality summer learning experiences.
Learn moreDon’t miss the delicious new seasonal lineup at BRASH—Brown Sugar Cinnamon Latte & Pumpkin Spice Latte.
Take a sipOn the Blog
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The Christmas card tradition began in 1843 in Victorian England by Sir Henry Cole and evolved in America with Louis Prang’s designs in 1873. The Haverty family of Atlanta exemplified the mid-20th century trend of personalized cards. Today, Christmas cards, more diverse and accessible, continue to connect loved ones during the holidays.
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What began as a fun idea to mark the return of in-person holiday celebrations on the heels of the pandemic, quickly turned into an institution-wide desire to create an entire experience and annual tradition to usher in the holiday season. What does it take to put together a community event of this magnitude? The holiday spirit and a massive undertaking.
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The original Rich’s twin pig monorails and their iconic smiles made Christmas bright for five generations. The Pink Pig lives on in the hearts and minds of everyone who experienced it—and in the permanent collection at Atlanta History Center.
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The magic of the holidays is in full bloom at Atlanta History Center. Explore our 33 acres of Goizueta Gardens and enjoy these native plant species known for spreading holiday cheer.
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Keep. Exploring.
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Our 33-acre experience features award-winning exhibitions, historic houses, and gardens.
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Opportunities for family fun are endless at Atlanta History Center—in our museum, historic houses, and gardens. Enjoy stretching your legs, having fun, and making memories with your little ones!
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Members receive complimentary access to all Atlanta History Center has to offer.
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Explore more than 20 onsite and online exhibitions about the people, cultures, and history that have shaped Atlanta.