Atlanta History Center

Don’t forget your blanket and pillow for this month’s Toddler Storytime! We’ll read camping stories, sing campfire songs, and create a fun campsite craft. Join us on Wednesday, September 4 at either 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. for a morning of engaging storytelling and activities designed for our youngest visitors. Each session includes movement, songs, games, and a craft related to a unique monthly theme. Register today through the following link: https://bit.ly/3ysdoav

Join us next Wednesday, August 28th, for an engaging discussion with author Paul M. Pressly as he explores his latest book, A Southern Underground Railroad: Black Georgians and the Promise of Spanish Florida and Indian Country. This compelling work offers a powerful counter-narrative in American history, revealing how enslaved individuals sought freedom and human dignity beyond the confines of Jefferson’s “Empire of Liberty” and outside the expanding boundaries of the United States. Click the following link for tickets and more information: https://bit.ly/3YyeL1V

Party With the Past returns next month on September 18, and trust us, you don’t want to miss it! We’re hosting a block party on Broad Street in partnership with South Downtown to see what's been happening in the area and learn more about the history of one of the oldest streets in Atlanta. Join us for fun games, cold drinks, and a chance to meet fellow young ATLiens! Entry is free to the public, and alcohol will be available for purchase. Click the following link to register: https://bit.ly/46uX0Cu

We’re proud to announce that Mariah Woolridge, a member of our AHC Community Club, has secured 2nd place at the Georgia 4-H State Congress for her outstanding work on the Atlanta Housing Crisis Project! Mariah’s presentation addressed critical issues surrounding affordable housing, including corporate ownership and gentrification, and was highlighted by her powerful original poem. Her efforts were recognized as a significant contribution to the conversation on housing advocacy. This achievement reflects Mariah’s dedication and the broader commitment of the Fulton County 4-H community to important social issues. Join us at our next 4-H Community Club Meeting on September 8th, and learn more about Mariah's work and 4-H via the following link. | https://bit.ly/46ysOXj

Join us tomorrow to kick off the 2024-2025 Homeschool Day season! Designed for elementary to middle school students and their families, Homeschool Days offer immersive exploration of Atlanta’s history. To discover the history of some of the people, places and events that define this city, register today at the following link: https://bit.ly/4c5xaq4

The American Red Cross invites you to donate blood TOMORROW, August 13, at the Atlanta History Center from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 🩸 The Red Cross supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood and blood components, all from generous volunteers. However, supply often falls short of demand, as only about 3% of eligible donors give blood each year. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood—whether for accident recovery, cancer treatment, or childbirth. Your donation can make a critical difference. Sign up to save lives and learn more through the following link: https://bit.ly/3WM34DI

Visit our new campus at the Margaret Mitchell House and discover the captivating legacy of Gone With the Wind. One of America's most iconic novels was born from Mitchell's time in this modest Midtown Atlanta apartment, and the exhibit offers a journey through her life and her book that shaped history, literature and film. Click the following link to experience it all firsthand! | https://bit.ly/3WSzVq9

Join us on Monday, August 12, for an engaging conversation between Deb Miller, author of A Devil Went Down to Georgia, and Lisa Rayam. They will delve into the 1987 brutal murder of Lita McClinton Sullivan that shook Atlanta to its core, and explore the shocking events that followed. For tickets and more information, click the following link: https://bit.ly/3YubpwV

🏅 OLYMPIC PIN GIVEAWAY 🏅 Step into Olympic history at the Atlanta History Center! Our Atlanta '96 exhibit showcases rare Olympic artifacts, including torches and medals from every Games since 1936 and a signed relay baton from the 1996 French women’s team. Plus, we are also offering FREE 1996 Olympics collector pins (pictured, one per ticket) to all exhibit attendees for the rest of the Olympic Season while supplies last. Tap the following link and purchase your ticket today to see these remarkable artifacts and receive a tangible piece of Olympics history — all available for a limited time! | https://bit.ly/4bLLYdj

The Battle of Atlanta cyclorama, painted in 1886, depicts the battle which took place 160 years ago today. ⁠ ✍️ In the summer of 1885, artists from the American Panorama Company in Milwaukee began developing sketches for The Battle of Atlanta painting. German artists created a series of small-scale drawings to represent the 360º depiction of the 1864 battle, including the one above, which still bears paint splotches from its illustrator. Grid squares allowed the artists to proportionately scale each sketch to the massive size of the painting. This scene depicted the intense fighting around the George Troup Hurt House, which was located on DeGress Avenue in present-day East Atlanta. ⁠ Experience Cyclorama: The Big Picture with a general admission ticket to Atlanta History Center! Tap the link to learn more: https://bit.ly/4f5Mzcr