Atlanta History Center

We’re so excited for an amazing night out tomorrow, June 23! Our second-ever history-themed bar crawl is the perfect chance to explore Midtown, enjoy some delicious drinks, and make great memories with friends old and new.

Visit any (or all!) of the four cool stops along our route, and don’t forget to swing by the Margaret Mitchell House by 9:00pm for a fun History Chat with Philip Rafshoon of Midtown Alliance. Can't wait to see you there!

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Get ready to celebrate with us tomorrow! Grab your FREE tickets, invite a friend, and let’s make some wonderful memories together!

Secure your FREE Juneteenth ticket now and join the celebration!

Travel back in time with "In Freedom Declared: Voices from Atlanta's Past" as we share the amazing story of Carrie Steele Logan, Atlanta’s first Black orphanage founder, whose legacy continues to inspire today.

You’ll also get to listen to uplifting stories of outstanding educators, skilled artisans, and philanthropic leaders who shaped Atlanta after the Civil War. Their triumphs, featured in Edward Carter’s 1894 book "The Black Side," show just how much determination can achieve!

Come along, be moved by these incredible stories, and see how everyone has the power to make a difference! Can't wait? Checkout Carrie Steele Logan's story now.

Carrie Steele Logan: A ‘Mother’ to Atlanta’s Orphans November is National Adoption Month. This month we recognize Atlanta trailblazer Carrie Steele Logan. After being enslaved, Logan went on to establish the Carrie Steele-Pitts Home, the country’s first orphanage for Black children.

This Friday, come join the celebration and treat yourself to some tasty bites from our amazing food truck park vendors!

1 Queen Churro | Pit Boss BBQ | Fair On Wheels | Southern Scoops of Atlanta

Get ready to celebrate Juneteenth with our specially curated shopping list featuring these amazing titles and more are waiting for you at the Museum Shop! 🎉

Members, remember to enjoy your exclusive discount. Not a member yet? Join today and start saving right away at the Museum Shop!

We’re just one week away from our FREE celebration packed with music, history, and amazing community! Don’t forget to grab your free tickets and invite your friends to join the festivities!

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Get ready, Atlanta! Civic Season returns with Made by Us, packed with exciting events, hands-on fun, and special celebrations. 🌟 From Juneteenth to July 4th, there’s something special happening every week.

Curious about Civic Season? It’s a nationwide celebration (thanks to the Made By Us coalition!) that inspires young adults to get involved in their communities and discover history in new ways.

We’re kicking things off with a FREE Juneteenth celebration at our Buckhead location. Think crafts, historic demos, guided tours, and music all around campus!

The celebration continues at Margaret Mitchell House, Atlanta’s Civic Season headquarters!

📚 Shop curated civic reads

👨‍👧 FREE admission for dads

🎲 Unplug with historic games and demos

🗳️ Explore Midtown with our walking tour

🎉 Our 100th birthday bash (June 30)

Check out our upcoming events and reserve your FREE tickets. Come celebrate, learn, and connect together! https://bit.ly/43YYYuq

The lambs are growing up!

They're hitting their gains on the scale since May 15th. Gulliver weighed in at 23.8 lbs., up 3.6 lbs, and Samson is climbing the ladder at 37.2 lbs., up 5.2 lbs.

Then! Gulliver took a stroll with the harness, usually Daisy's favorite Saturday stroll.

See them in their element on the farm at next Thursday's Greet the Sheep... and Goats! Grab your tickets now 🐑 ✨ 💙

June is starting off hotter than May had ended. AJC interviewed our very own Director of Horticulture, Tiffanny Jones, who was given the opportunity to highlight heat-tolerant plants and tips to help you keep gardening this summer season!

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Get ready for a full day of Juneteenth celebrations on June 19 with Atlanta History Center and Oakland Cemetery ! ❤️🖤💛💚

Start your day at AHC with hands-on fun from the Brown Sugar Stitchers Quilt Guild, creative music activities, an inspiring author talk by Dr. Jeffrey Ogbar, live performances, delicious food, and more. ✨💙

After a quick break, join Oakland Cemetery for a special tour honoring Black Atlantans (tickets needed), or relax with a free showing of "Maynard," the powerful documentary about Atlanta’s first African American mayor, Maynard Jackson. 🪦🌳

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! Hurry and get your tickets today!