Experience the vibrant history of Atlanta with the whole family at the Atlanta History Center with our 33 acres of historic houses, gardens, & award-winning exhibitions!

Can't Miss. Events.

  • March 10, 2025

    Colleen Oakley in conversation with Emily Giffin

    Date night goes off the rails in this hilariously insightful take on midlife and marriage when one unhappy couple find themselves at the heart of a crime in progress, from the USA Today bestselling author of The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise.

  • March 11, 2025

    Judith Giesberg

    Drawing from an archive of nearly five thousand letters and advertisements, the riveting, dramatic story of formerly enslaved people who spent years searching for family members stolen away during slavery is being told in Last Seen: The Enduring Search by Formerly Enslaved People to Find Their Lost Families.

Featured. Exhibitions.

Goizueta Children’s Experience

An exciting new, 5,000 square-foot space at the Atlanta History Center where kids can experience the city through play.

More Than Brave: The Life of Henry Aaron

Explore the life and career of one of America’s most influential baseball players.

Step into a world of faith, resilience, and style through the inspiring stories of the King family women and their exquisite headpieces.

Cyclorama: The Big Picture

At the centerpiece of this new multi-media experience is a 138-year-old hand-painted work of art.

Stories. News & blogs.

 

Upcoming events. Join Us.

Goizueta Gardens. Acres await.

 

Atlanta in 50. An Objective View.

 

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  • About Us

    The Atlanta Historical Society was founded in 1926 to preserve and study Atlanta history.

  • Buildings & Grounds

    Our 33-acre experience features award-winning exhibitions, historic houses, and gardens. If you’re looking for history, knowledge, and adventure, you’ve come to the right place!

  • Kenan Research Center

    Kenan Research Center preserves extensive primary source holdings for the study of Atlanta.

  • Learning & Research

    Our tools for educators and students, including a robust and unique interpretive performance program, are designed to bring the past to life so that we may envision a better future together.

  • Private Events

    Atlanta History Center offers seven indoor and outdoor venues for weddings, corporate and nonprofit events, social events of any occasion and photo shoots.