Uncover undertold narratives from our city’s past and behind-the-scenes explorations into Atlanta History Center’s work through our collection of blog articles, original film and audio content, and digital exhibitions.
AHC Originals
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A 30-minute documentary film produced by Atlanta History Center that explores the history of the monument from all angles, including the origin of the carving, the complicated relationships between the carving and contemporaneous historical events, and the key players who worked for its completion. The film is meant to inspire deeper learning and constructive conversations about this monument and what it represents to many different people.
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1912: The Forsyth County Expulsion and Its Aftermath tells the story of the expulsion of more than 1,000 Black residents from Forsyth County, Georgia and its lasting impact on the families affected. Through an award-winning podcast produced by Atlanta History Center and distributed by WABE, interactive maps, digital exhibits and articles, we explore how a combination of popular myth and generations of displacement contributed to the attempted erasure of an entire Black community.
Digital Exhibitions
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Founded in 1985, Atlanta-based Ichiban Records played a pivotal role in shaping Southern hip-hop, nurturing iconic artists, and fostering a distinctive sound. The label, led by visionary John Abbey, was a crucible for talent like MC Shy-D and Kilo. Despite challenges, including a risky partnership with EMI and internal issues, Ichiban’s impact on the music industry, especially in nurturing local talent and promoting diversity, is undeniable. The story is a compelling narrative of ambition, innovation and the complexities of the music business.
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A pink pig and a renegade cow. A movie prop and a Coke bottle. A Pulitzer Prize–winning book and a Nobel Prize–winning icon. How do you tell the story of Atlanta in 50 objects?
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Atlanta History Center records, preserves, and makes accessible the stories of men and women who did serve as well as the civilians who supported them. Their stories allow future generations to hear directly from those who lived through our nation’s conflicts to better appreciate the realities and the sacrifices of war.
Stories.
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For one hundred days, spectacle and ambition helped reshape Atlanta’s image. The city’s 1895 Cotton States and International Exposition turned Piedmont Park into a glittering stage of electric wonders, daring rides, and grand architecture. During the expo, visitors packed the exhibition halls, marveled at more than 6,000 objects on display, heard Booker T. Washington speak, and helped bolster international trade.
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The Goizueta Gardens team loves to visit other botanical gardens but is always most excited to observe flora and fauna in their local habitats. Over the past year the team has visited some incredibly unique ecological communities in our region including a calcareous prairie, granite outcrop, restored ranchland, and rocky river shoal.
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Urban farming in Atlanta blends sustainability, education, and community empowerment. Local growers cultivate food, foster cultural connection, and address food insecurity while navigating urban challenges like theft, pollution, and limited funding. From community gardens to innovative agricultural practices, these farmers are reshaping how city residents engage with food, health, and heritage.
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Several weeks ago, a large American sycamore tree growing in the Quarry Garden succumbed after many years of decline. When the tree was cut into sections for removal, we were able to count the tree rings, the yearly record of this sycamore’s life. And even as new life started to grow from the stump only days after it fell, we wanted to memorialize this beautiful tree which stood tall for almost 90 years.
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The Goizueta Gardens plays host to several species of hawks throughout the year, but especially in the summertime. Learn more about who you might see on a visit to our gardens!
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Learn how we take care of our bees during the summer!
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Skilled crafts like blacksmithing, woodworking, weaving, and pottery were all necessary for life in north Georgia. Explore the stories of enslaved and freed people whose craftsmanship was a testament to their skill and artistry.
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Looking to enrich your summer reading list? Check out our recommendations – all available at the Atlanta History Center shop!
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Party with the Past is a program series that travels to historic sites around the city. On Wednesday, June 25, join us in the Virginia-Highland neighborhood from 6:30-9:30pm for a bar crawl into the past!
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Civic Season is a nationwide celebration spanning Juneteenth to July 4th that encourages historically-informed civic engagement by the inheritors of our democracy. Atlanta History Center is a founding partner of the Made By Us coalition, the organizer of Civic Season. Read on for suggestions about how to get involved in Civic Season.
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Camellias are a remarkable flowering plant–not only for their beauty and endless flower variations–but also because they draw us into the detailed and diverse world of camellia cultivators.
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Last fall we had the unique opportunity to bolster a plant collection that performs extremely well in Atlanta, Epimedium. When Karen Perkins decided to close Garden Vision, her nursery which specialized in this unique genus, we reached out to discuss building our collection.
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Goizueta Gardens at Atlanta History Center have a substantial collection of Trillium as part of our Georgia Native Plant Collection. We have populations that occur naturally in the woods on the campus and species that have been planted as part of our living collections.
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