The Price of Freedom

Rules of Civility

We embrace our role as a community resource and connector; therefore, we provide evidence-based history from multiple perspectives. We prioritize our commitment to sharing the contributions of all our region’s residents. We create an environment of mutual respect and civility so that we may provide a safe and inclusive experience for all.

Our visitors are an important part of our mission to model relationships of mutual respect.

In order to do so, you agree to refrain from the following:

-Any distracting or unsafe behavior that interferes with other visitors, staff, or volunteers
-Any historical costumes and/or period attire (unless approved by AHC in advance)
-Any violation of museum procedures or policies, including staff requests
-Any acts or conduct in violation of federal, state, or local laws, ordinances, or regulation
Atlanta History Center does not allow threatening, insulting or harassing behavior, or abusive language. This includes behavior and/or speech based on, but not limited to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, disability, age, citizenship status, ethnicity, veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

By visiting AHC and/or an AHC event, you accept our Rules of Civility. You are further acknowledging that AHC reserves the right to deny or revoke access to any person who AHC believes is violating our Rules of Civility. Noncompliance may result in your being required to leave and being denied access to AHC in the future.

School Tour Agreement

• If a school tour is booked on a Monday, please note that the museum is not open to the general public. Atlanta History Center will provide schools full access to the designated tour areas. However, additional spaces, exhibitions, historic homes, gardens, and the museum shop will be closed. The outdoor picnic areas are still available for groups that choose to have lunch onsite.
• Groups consist of 10 or more paying individuals; any group less than 10 is not eligible for this group rate. Additional discounts, memberships, guest passes, coupons, etc. are not valid in combination with the group’s discounted rate.
• A non-refundable $75 deposit is due 14 days after receiving confirmation. Full payment is due 3 weeks in advance of the scheduled tour date. Any updates to your student count must be made before payment is due. Refunds are not available if the number of students has changed. Added fees for specialty tours, additional experiences, etc. are due as well.
• Payment in full is due by pre-collected check or credit card. Please make checks payable to Atlanta History Center. Payment must be made as one transaction. Paying separately per group member is not permitted. In this case, you will not receive the discounted group rate.
• If booking less than 3 weeks in advance, full payment is due upon booking.
• Please choose tour dates carefully. There is a $25 administrative fee should you need to reschedule your tour.
• Your payment is not refundable if you cancel your school tour and do not reschedule. Payments are refunded only in the case of school closures.
• Title I schools receive free guided tours for the 2024-2025 school year, dependent upon availability of grant funding. Each month, availability is limited.
• At least one group contact must check in with the Education Staff. Groups arriving 10 minutes or more later than the check-in time on their confirmation may forfeit certain activities or components of the tours. There will be no refund for missed tours or activities due to late arrival.
• If a different person is leading the group on the tour date, it is of utmost importance that this person is aware of what tour arrangements have been made. The contact person is responsible for sharing all information with other members of the group.
• Outdoor picnic areas are available on a first come, first served basis. Indoor lunch facilities are not available. In the case of inclement weather, lunches can either be eaten on the bus, or back at school.
• Outside food deliveries are not permitted.
• Guided tours require 1 chaperone (admitted free) per 10 students. Additional chaperones will receive the group rate. There will be a $18 fee for each insufficient chaperone.
• Recording any AHC tour is strictly prohibited. For our full Photography Policy, visit the following link: www.atlantahistorycenter.com/visit/general-admission-photo-policy/.