The Price of Freedom

This facilitator-led tour explores the Civil War from different perspectives, including the states that seceded, enslaved people, soldiers at the battlefront, and Southern civilians.

One of the most popular tours Atlanta History Center offers is the immersive onsite tour, The Price of Freedom. 

Through primary sources, students will determine the reason for secession. They will visit our Turning Point exhibit to take on the role of a soldier, making decisions that affect their health and morale. Students also will be challenged to understand the injustice of slavery and will learn about the ways that enslaved people took risks to obtain their freedom.

By the end of the tour, students will have a more holistic understanding of the Civil War and the people it affected.

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Price of Freedom Teacher Guide

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