Located at the corner of 10th street and Peachtree Street, Atlanta History Center Midtown is the Margaret Mitchell House, where Gone With the Wind was written.

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One of the most popular stories in American history has roots in a tiny apartment in Midtown Atlanta, now listed on National Register of Historic Places.

Telling Stories: Gone With the Wind and American Memory  examines the making and meaning of this influential tale from the home in which it was written.

This exhibition explores the life and times of Margaret Mitchell, her experience in Atlanta, and her research process, helping situate this historical fiction novel in its contemporary context. It showcases the cultural phenomena resulting from the movie’s popularity and the many ways—both shallow and profound—that American culture shifted as a result. Finally, it traces the history behind the story, showing how Gone With the Wind reflected and advanced common historical myths about the causes and consequences of the Civil War and Reconstruction.

Atlanta History Center Midtown
979 Crescent Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309

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