Learn about life in North Georgia in the 1850’s through a facilitator-led exploration at our Smith farm.
Through live demonstrations students will discover the historic methods used to produce food and needed supplies on a self-sufficient farm. By visiting historic buildings, they will investigate the day-to-day life of people–both the Smith family who owned the farm, as well as the enslaved people who worked there. This tour allows students to understand both the challenges of living on a farm during this time, as well as the inequality that existed among the people who lived here.
This tour can be presented in an age-appropriate way to younger grades or elevated for older audiences.
General. Information.
All Guided School Tours are from 10am-12pm Monday-Friday*.
*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.
This tour aligns with Social Studies standards for Kindergarten-2nd grade, as well as 8th grade.
SSKH3 (words and phrases related to chronology & time)
SS1H1b (describe everyday life of historical figures)
SS2G2 (cultural and geographic systems during different time periods)
SS8H4 (westward expansion in Georgia)
- Demonstrations could include: blacksmithing, woodworking, open-fire cooking, ink making, pickling, as well as other skills.
- Historic buildings include the Smith farmhouse, enslaved peoples’ cabin, kitchen, barn with live animals, and other outbuildings.
This tour size is limited to 200 students.
The cost is $11.50 per student. Guided tours require one chaperone (admitted free) per 10 students. Admission for each additional chaperone is $11.50.
This is an outdoor program; please dress for the forecasted weather. This program is rain or shine. In case of severe weather, the program will be rescheduled. Please note, not all activities are handicapped accessible.
A non-refundable $75 deposit is due 14 days after confirmation is received.
Full payment is due 3 weeks prior to the date of your visit to guarantee your reservation for all tours. If booking less than 3 weeks in advance, full payment is due upon booking.
Any updates to your student count must be made before final 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.
Your payment is not refundable if you cancel your school tour and do not reschedule.
To reschedule your tour, you must notify Atlanta History Center at least 3 days in advance of your tour date. Your payment can be applied towards your new date. There is a $25 administrative fee to reschedule your tour.
Funding for Atlanta History Center’s school programs is generously provided by:
- Zeist Foundation
- Wells Fargo
- Chick-fil-A
- Fulton County Arts Council
- Georgia Council for the Arts
- The Connolly Family Foundation
- The Ray M. and Mary Elizabeth Lee Foundation
- The Frances Wood Wilson Foundation
- The Emily Winship Scott Foundation
- The John and Mary Franklin Foundation
- Massey Charitable Trust
- The Besse Johnson and George Blanton Allen Memorial Foundation
This event has been made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the human endeavor.
Enrich your students’ experience using our pre and post-tour activities.
Learn MoreThese lesson plans are specifically designed to support both in-person and virtual school tours offered by Atlanta History Center; however, they are available for use by any educator. Atlanta History Center encourages teachers to preview all materials prior to use to determine the appropriateness for their particular grade level and students.
Email Us
For more information, please email schooltours@atlantahistorycenter.com.