For Educators

School Tours

Atlanta History Center offers multi-disciplinary and interactive guided tours for students of all ages that are educational and fun.

Students are given the opportunity to handle historic objects from our collection in addition to touring our award-winning exhibitions, historic houses and gardens. Tours are designed to match the state social studies requirements.

School Tours Information Guide

Onsite. School Tours.

  • Fight For Your Rights

    Atlanta is often called the cradle of the modern Civil Rights Movement. Step into that time period using this facilitator-led tour that takes students through a variety of interactive experiences, helping them understand the methods, risks, and outcomes of the Civil Rights Movement.

  • Georgia Farm Life

    Learn about life in North Georgia in the 1850’s through a facilitator-led exploration at our Smith farm.

  • 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.

  • We Are Still Here

    Learn about the culture and resilience of the Cherokee people through this facilitator-led experience.

  • Our Great Big City

    Journey through Atlanta’s iconic landmarks to learn the stories and growth of our great big city.

  • Our Community: Neighbors + Friends

    Young learners will explore what it takes to be a helper in their community. Through engaging, interactive activities, children will build essential social skills to be a good neighbor and friend!
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Self-guided School Tours

Teachers have the option to guide their own classes in select exhibitions in place of guided school tours.

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  • Learning & Research

    For Educators

    Atlanta History Center offers many resources to support educators and students both inside and beyond the classrooms.

  • Outreach Programs

    Travel Trunks

    Travel Trunks are designed to assist teachers in highlighting various chapters in our nation’s history.

  • For Educators

    Outreach Programs

    Bring history to your classroom through outreach visits and traveling history trunks.