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ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER LONG-RANGE CALENDAR: FEBRUARY THROUGH JUNE 2016

TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS Atlanta in 50 Objects On display through July 10, 2016 Assembled based on some 300 suggestions by Atlantans of ideas or items that help identify Atlanta’s essential “Atlanta-ness,” this exhibition is filled with prized Atlanta-rooted treasures – from Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1964 Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech manuscript to Georgia Tech’s Ramblin’ Wreck and from a 1915 Coca-Cola bottle mold to a touchable plaster cast of Zoo Atlanta’s Willie B’s handprints. And there are plenty of surprises that bring the story up to the moment, including the inclusion of

Atlanta History Center Moves 159-year-old Texas Locomotive to North Carolina for Restoration

-- Restored Civil War Engine Expected to Be Put Back in Atlanta Spotlight at End of 2016 --ATLANTA, GA – The 1856 Texas locomotive, one of the most treasured objects in Atlanta’s history, is peparing for a new chapter. The Atlanta History Center, which assumed responsibility for the Texas in 2014 as part of a 75-year license agreement with the City of Atlanta that included The Battle of Atlanta cyclorama painting and other Civil War artifacts,has moved the rare locomotive to the N.C. Transportation Museum in Spencer, North Carolina, to restore it for static display. It arrived on Tuesday,

Atlanta History Center’s New Exhibition Atlanta in 50 Objects as Diverse as Georgia’s Capital City

- From Martin Luther King Jr.’s Nobel acceptance speech to the Ramblin’ Wreck, OutKast and trees, Atlantans determine what defines Atlanta -ATLANTA, GA – What makes Atlanta “Atlanta?” That quality can be elusive, especially for newcomers and visitors to Georgia’s capital.  But the compelling city will come into sharp focus in the new Atlanta History Center exhibition Atlanta in 50 Objects, on display from January 16, 2016 to July 10, 2016.  The exhibition is filled with prized Atlanta-rooted treasures – from Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1964 Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech manuscript to

Atlanta History Center’s Candlelight Nights Brings Traditions of Holidays Past to the Present

- Get into the holiday spirit with candlelit strolls, photos with Santa, holiday lights and music, fun character encounters, festive interactive activities and a Christmas marketplace –ATLANTA, GA –At a time when Atlantans seek to slow down and savor the holidays with their friends and families, the Atlanta History Center presents two evening events that offer guests the opportunity to experience Christmas as in days gone by.  In fact, Candlelight Nights, presented on the evenings of December 11 and 18, invite History Center guests to celebrate the holidays in three distinct time frames at

ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER TO CELEBRATE SWAN HOUSE’S ROLE IN “THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY, PART 2” WITH “STORM THE CAPITOL”

-Event to include tours, new exhibit, photo opportunities with Capitolites, visit to a District 12-styled home, signature cocktails and more-Atlanta, GA – The Atlanta History Center’s Swan House, which has been included in the final three films in the “The Hunger Games” series, will present a full day of events on Sunday, November 22, on the weekend that its fourth and final installment, “Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2,” premieres. The “Storm the Capitol” event, to be held from 1 PM to 8 PM, celebrates the Swan House’s continuing role as the palace of President Snow in the middle of

ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER HONORS VIETNAM VETERANS AT ANNUAL VETERANS DAY PROGRAM

- Vietnam Veteran and Medal of Honor Recipient Command Sergeant Major Bennie G. Adkins Announced as Keynote Speaker-Atlanta, GA – In conjunction with the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, the Atlanta History Center’s annual Veterans Day program will honor Vietnam veterans, and will feature Medal of Honor recipient and Vietnam veteran Command Sergeant Major Bennie G. Adkins and retired Lieutenant General Claude M. Kicklighter. Veterans Day commemorative activities, generously sponsored by Regions Bank, will begin at 11 AM November 11, 2015 with a bagpipe

Souper Jenny Announces Move to Atlanta History Center, New Cafe Opens April 2016

November Completion of Renovated Atlanta History Museum and New Main Entrance Sets Stage for Future GrowthAtlanta History Center and Jenny Levison, owner of Souper Jenny, announce today that Levison’s flagship Buckhead Souper Jenny location will make a historic move to the History Center’s thirty-three acre campus. Set to open April 2016, Souper Jenny at the Atlanta History Center marks one of several major expansion milestones for the History Center over the next two years.  After fourteen months of construction, the Atlanta History Center’s main West Paces Ferry entrance and the newly

Get Ready to be Scared at Atlanta History Center’s New Haunted Halloween Program

Historic Houses are Transformed into Fictional Haunted Experiences to Kick-off the Holiday SeasonATLANTA, GA – Be prepared for thrills and chills as you walk through the foggy gardens and haunted historic houses! Families are invited to choose their own adventure at Atlanta History Center’s newest after dark program – Haunted Halloween. Enjoy food for purchase and visit one of several cash bars for your favorite libation. WHAT: Haunted Halloween WHEN: Friday, October 23, 2015; 6:30 to 9:30 pm WHERE: Atlanta History Center; 130 West Paces Ferry Road; Atlanta, GA INFORMATION: 404.

Atlanta History Center’s Fall Folklife Festival Celebrates Southern Foodways with Cooking Demonstrations and Artisan Market

Full Day of Family Fun Includes Live Music, Hands-on Activities, Food Trucks, and More!ATLANTA, GA – Traditional crafts, Southern Foodways, and environmental sustainability are at the center of Atlanta History Center’s Fall Folklife Festival. Guests enjoy the sounds of local musicians performing bluegrass, folk, and funk music, and sample local fare for purchase from Atlanta-based food trucks. This year’s festival highlights the contributions of African American chefs and home cooks to Southern Foodways. Highlights include cooking demonstrations by Michael Twitty, culinary conversations

GEORGIA PUBLIC BROADCASTING AND ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER PRESENT “WHEN GEORGIA HOWLED: SHERMAN ON THE MARCH”

Documentary Follows Emmy-winning Series “37 Weeks: Sherman on the March”Georgia Public Broadcasting and the Atlanta History Center have partnered to produce the gripping new documentary “When Georgia Howled: Sherman on the March,” premiering Thursday, September 10 at 8 p.m. on GPB Television. The program is the companion documentary to their Emmy-winning collaboration  "37 Weeks: Sherman on the March,” a series of 90-second segments that premiered in April 2014 and commemorated the 150th anniversary of Union General William Tecumseh Sherman’s 1864 march into Georgia. In April of 1864, as

Atlanta History Center's Fall Season of Author Programs Delivers Another Roster of Notable Authors

Ongoing Program Series Brings Authors and Audiences Together in an Intimate Setting for Enlightening Insights, Discussions, and Book SigningsJoin Atlanta History Center for an ongoing series of literary programs designed to deliver the most varied and distinguished lineup of current, award-winning, and bestselling authors of fiction and nonfiction. Each Author Program joins authors and audiences in an intimate setting complete with enlightening insights, audience discussions, on-site book discounts, and book signings with the author. Past guest lecturers have included such acclaimed

Atlanta History Center's Summer Author Program Schedule Heats Up with Notable Authors

Ongoing Program Series Brings Authors and Audiences Together in an Intimate Setting for Enlightening Insights, Discussions, and Book SigningsATLANTA, Georgia– Join the Atlanta History Center for an ongoing series of literary programs designed to deliver the most varied and distinguished lineup of current, award-winning, and bestselling authors of fiction and nonfiction. Each Author Program joins authors and audiences in an intimate setting complete with enlightening insights, audience discussions, on-site book discounts, and book signings with the author. Past guest lecturers have

Atlanta History Center Commemorates Juneteenth with a Free Weekend of Family Programming

Learn more about the end of slavery in the United States through performances and activitiesThis two-day family program focuses on the appreciation and commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. Guests explore the themes of freedom and family history through hands-on activities, and museum theatre performances. Don’t miss a special performance of The Order of Freedom, written by Atlanta History Center award-winning playwright, Addae Moon. This original production explores the impact of the issuance of General Order No. 3, by General Gordon Granger, on June 19, 1865, and

Atlanta History Center Announces June to December 2015 Long Range Calendar

TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS: Filming The Camps – John Ford, Samuel Fuller, George Stevens: From Hollywood to Nuremberg On display through November 20, 2015 Atlanta History Center Hollywood directors John Ford, George Stevens, and Samuel Fuller created American cinema classics like The Grapes of Wrath, Shane, and The Big Red One. But their most important contribution to history was their work in the U.S. Armed Forces and Secret Services, filming the realities of war and the liberation of Nazi concentration camps. Filming the Camps presents rare footage of the liberation of Dachau with

Four for the Fortieth

Cherokee Garden Library Celebrates Forty Years“If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.” — Marcus Tullius Cicero   ATLANTA, GA – This year, the Cherokee Garden Library celebrates a significant milestone in its history. Founded 40 years ago by the Cherokee Garden Club in Atlanta under the leadership of Anne Coppedge Carr, the Cherokee Garden Library is one of the special collections of the Kenan Research Center located at the Atlanta History Center. Dating from 1586 to the present, the Cherokee Garden Library collection includes over 30,000 treasures,

Explore the Military Timeline at the Atlanta History Center

Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend Learning about U.S. Veterans at the Atlanta History CenterSpend the day traveling the military timeline from the Revolutionary War to current conflicts. Visitors journey various eras while encountering veterans, re-enactors, simulated adventures, and kid-friendly crafts. See military vehicles, historic characters, and dance to live music.  WHAT: Military Timeline, Atlanta History Center’s annual family program WHEN: Saturday, May 23, 2015; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm WHERE: Atlanta History Center; 130 West Paces Ferry Road; Atlanta, GA INFORMATION: 404.814.

New Exhibition Filming the Camps - John Ford, Samuel Fuller, George Stevens: From Hollywood to Nuremburg Opening May 6, 2015

Atlanta History Center One of Only Two U.S. Venues to Share Extraordinary Accomplishments of Three Hollywood Directors Who Filmed the Liberation of the CampsATLANTA, GA – Seventy years ago, the world first viewed films shot by the Allies in the Nazi concentration and extermination camps. Though much of the footage shot by the Allies in the camps is now familiar, many know little of the directors and even less about how the films were shot. Hollywood directors John Ford, George Stevens, and Samuel Fuller provided audiences with cinema classics, including The Grapes of Wrath, Shane, and

As the Weather Warms the Atlanta History Center Sheep Hang Up Their Winter Coats

Annual Family Program Sheep to Shawl Demonstrates Process of Cloth MakingATLANTA, GA – Join us for the annual family program Sheep to Shawl, where guests experience the process of cloth making through demonstrations and activities ranging from sheep shearing and dying to spinning and weaving. Gather the entire family for a full day of fun that includes open hearth cooking, blacksmithing, candle making, museum theatre performances, live music, and much more at Smith Family Farm. WHAT: Sheep to Shawl, annual family program WHEN: Saturday, April 11, 2015                10:30 am to 4:

2015 Summer Camp Schedule at the Atlanta History Center and Margaret Mitchell House

The Atlanta History Center Presents Enriching Summer Programs for ChildrenThe Atlanta History Center and its Midtown campus located at Margaret Mitchell House announce the 2015 Summer Camp themes.  Atlanta History Center and Margaret Mitchell House campers explore a range of topics, engage in quality activities, and expand creative skills. With new themes each week, every child will likely find several topics to match their particular interests. Camps at both sites run June 1 – July 31, 2015. Camp registration will soon be in progress. Space is limited, so register early. To register a

Atlanta History Center's Spring Author Program Series Brings Distinguished Authors to Town to Discuss and Sign their Newest Books

Each Program Joins Authors and Audiences in an Intimate Setting for Enlightening Insights, Discussions, and Book SigningsATLANTA, Georgia– Join the Atlanta History Center this spring for a series of literary programs designed to deliver the most varied and distinguished lineup of current, award-winning, and bestselling authors of fiction and nonfiction. Each program joins authors and audiences in an intimate setting complete with enlightening insights, audience discussions, on-site book discounts, and book signings with the author. Past guest lecturers have included such acclaimed

Cherokee Garden Library Celebrates 40 Year with Gardening Superstar, Ken Druse

“When gardeners garden, it is not just plants that grow, but the gardeners themselves.” – Ken DruseATLANTA, GA – To celebrate its 40th anniversary, the Cherokee Garden Library at the Atlanta History Center hosts a lecture featuring Ken Druse on Wednesday, October 14, 2015, at 7:00 pm. Called “the guru of natural gardening” by The New York Times, Ken Druse is a celebrated lecturer, photographer, and author. He has a dynamic weekly radio show and podcast called “Ken Druse – The Real Dirt,” and he writes frequently for The New York Times, Martha Stewart Living, House Beautiful, and many

Citizens and Soldiers Program Presents the Civil War from Different Perspectives

Learn About the Civil War on the Home Front with Demonstrations, Activities, and a Cook-offATLANTA, GA – At Citizens and Soldiers learn what it was like during the Civil War from multiple perspectives – the soldiers on the field, the families on the home front, and the enslaved. Experience home front activities, encampments, reenactments, and demonstrations on our 1860s Smith Family Farm, and enjoy tours of our award-winning Civil War exhibition, Turning Point: The American Civil War. WHAT: Citizens and Soldiers, annual Family Program WHEN: Saturday, March 14, 2015; 11:00 am to 4:00

Poetry Recitation Competition Gives High School Students a Voice

Atlanta History Center Hosts Regional and State Poetry Out Loud CompetitionsPoetry Out Loud is an innovative program that encourages high school students to learn about great poetry through memorization and performance of the written word. It incorporates the dynamic aspects of slam poetry, spoken word, and theater into English and drama classes. Poetry Out Loud, which began in 2005, helps students improve public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about the role great poetry plays in literature. In partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, the Poetry Foundation,

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