Atlanta History Center

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The Atlanta History Center is an all-inclusive destination featuring the Atlanta History Museum; two historic houses, 1928 Swan House and 1860 Smith Family Farm; the Centennial Olympic Games Museum; Kenan Research Center; Grand Overlook event space; Chick-Fil-A at the Coca-Cola Café, a museum shop, and the Goizueta Gardens, featuring 22 acres of gardens, walkways, paths and trails. In addition, the History Center operates the Margaret Mitchell House located in Midtown Atlanta.

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Opening Day Celebration: The Kinsey Collection

Wed, Apr 02, 2014 19:22 CET

Saturday, April 5, 2014, 10:00 am - 5:00 pmWells Fargo is pleased to bring The Kinsey Collection: Shared Treasures of Bernard and Shirley Kinsey, Where Art and History Intersect to the city of Atlanta. The Kinsey Collection dispels myths and promotes dialogueabout African Americans in the making of America. It explores thehistoric, artistic, and cultural contributions and progress of African Americans through rare and historic artifacts, documents, books, letters, manuscripts, photographs and two- and three-dimensionalartwork by African American artists. OPENING DAY SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES

CITIZENS AND SOLDIERS PROGRAM AT THE ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER EXAMINES THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR THROUGH UNIQUE PERSPECTIVES

Fri, Feb 28, 2014 19:43 CET

Learn About Home Front Activities at 1860s Smith Family Farm Encampments, Reenactments, and DemonstrationsThis March the Atlanta History Center continues commemoration of the Civil War Sesquicentennial with the family program Citizens and Soldiers. The Atlanta History Center, home to one of the largest Civil War collections in the United States, delves further into the many aspects of the war with interactive performances, demonstrations, and games. A day full of engaging activities helps visitors to better understand the military logistics of the conflict as well as how this life-altering

Commemorate Black History Month at the Atlanta History Center

Fri, Jan 31, 2014 21:38 CET

Enriching Family Program Encourages Discovery and ReflectionEach February the Atlanta History Center presents a variety of enlightening activities commemorating Black History Month. An assortment of family and educational programming, museum theater experiences, and exhibition displays allow visitors to discover and reflect upon the stories of important people and events in the history of the African diaspora. With an emphasis on Atlanta and the Southeastern region, the museum explores key themes including struggles and strides, humanity and individual strengths, and outcomes that have

Atlanta History Center’s Family Program, Holiday Spirit, Highlights Sights, Sounds, and Smells of Season

Tue, Nov 12, 2013 16:10 CET

Journey to Holidays Past at Swan House and Smith Family Farm to Explore Holiday Traditions through Character Performances, Music, Decorations, and DemonstrationsThe Atlanta History Center's annual holiday program, The Holiday Spirit, is filled with family activities that celebrate the season. Holiday crafts, live music, decorations, engaging theatrical performances, and a visit from Saint Nicholas provide fun-filled opportunities for families to create holiday memories. Featured activities include flights of time travel to explore holidays past at Smith Family Farm and Swan House where

ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER PROGRAM HONORS SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

Mon, Apr 30, 2012 17:42 CET

Veterans Share Stories of Personal Wartime Experiences and MemorabiliaThis Memorial Day Weekend, the Atlanta History Center invites guests of all ages to join in honoring the contribution of our service men and women during Veterans Remembrance Day. Gather the entire family on Sunday, May 27, 2012, from Noon to 5:00 pm for this unique and inspiring experience. This special program, funded by the Fulton County Arts Council, provides an engaging opportunity for families to learn and have fun together while spending the afternoon in the company of veterans of World War II, the Korean War,

Spring Into Family Fun at Atlanta History Center's Annual Sheep to Shawl Festival

Wed, Mar 28, 2012 21:56 CET

Explore A Variety of Engaging Family Activities, Demonstrations, Docent Led Tours, Music, and MoreKick off your family's springtime adventures with a little time travel. Blacksmithing, candle dipping, open-hearth cooking, and sheep shearing are just a few examples of fun and engaging activities at the Atlanta History Center's annual Sheep to Shawl festival on Saturday, April 14, 2012, 10:30 am – 4:30 pm. The journey from sheep to shawl begins at Smith Family Farm, where you are transported to the 1860s to explore the lifestyle of a nineteenth-century Georgia farm. At the Smith

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