Atlanta Historical Society
(404) 814-4000
130 W Paces Ferry Rd NW
Atlanta,
GA
30305
33.8429
-84.3865
Neighborhoods: Northside, Northside, Peachtree Heights West
What People Are Saying About Atlanta Historical Society
The Editor
Erin Behan
Citysearch
The Scene
The modern museum takes you through Atlanta's history, from Indian settlements to the Civil War to the Civil Rights movement and the 1996 Olympic Games. Atlanta's best museum of local interest contains four major sections: the largest, most comprehensive Civil War exhibit in the South, a colorful time capsule of Atlanta through the decades, a folk art gallery, and a tribute to golf great Bobby Jones. Nationally touring exhibits complement the permanent collection.
The Facts
Two historic houses, the Swan Coach House--a 1928 Georgian mansion-turned-gallery and lunch spot--and the 1845 Tullie Smith Farm plantation home are open for touring. Both are on the National Register of Historic Places. The 33 acres of gardens, woodlands and nature trails allow visitors to learn more about plants native to the state. The center's research archives hold books, journals, manuscripts and visual materials that aid in Atlanta and Southern history studies.
User Reviews
Anonymous
January 31, 2008
the ballroom is spacious and beautiful with it's tall, decorative ceiling, large windows, and wood floors. Parking is right next to the entrance to the ballroom and there is plenty for everyone... trust me. I had my junior prom there and it was the nicest I could have imagined.
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January 22, 2008
The Atlanta History Center offers wonderful school group tours. The tours are informational and the guides treat the students as the teacher would. I enjoy visiting.
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November 29, 2007
I had to go here for my History 2112 class and was hesitant at first, but was really touched by the exhibits that I saw. I loved the metro frontiers gallery that showed the progress Atlanta has made in the past 130 years.
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The Extras:
Take guided tours of the Swan Coach House and the Tullie Smith Farm.
Fun Facts:
"Metropolitan Frontiers: Atlanta, 1835-2000," an engaging look at Atlanta's past. It will be to your right upon entering the building.
When to Go:
The Center has introduced a series of after-hours blues concerts, complete with cash bar and barbecue.
