Podcasts

Brett Bannor, Atlanta History Center Manager of Animal Collections, explains how sheep have significantly impacted the broader growth and development of the United States. The history of America’s sheep encompasses topics that touch on many cornerstones of the American experience, such as enslavement, warfare, western expansion, industrialization, taxation, feminism, conservation, and labor relations, among others.

Dr. La’Neice Littleton, Director of Community Collaborations at Atlanta History Center,  joins Kiplyn Primus to discuss how the Atlanta History Center will engage with the community around Martin Luther King Day Celebration.

Atlanta History Center Director of Community Collaborations, Dr. La’Neice Littleton, and Judge Brenda Cole discuss the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration at Atlanta History Center on January 18.

Claire Haley, Vice President of Special Projects at Atlanta History Center, joined Peter Greenberg to discuss the fascinating history of Atlanta, and preview an exciting upcoming exhibition.

Colah B Tawkin is joined by Sarah Roberts, Olga C. De Guisetta Vice President of horticulture on a captivating journey through the historic and lush landscapes of the Atlanta History Center Gardens. Explore themes of heritage, nature, and education as we delve into African-American contributions and how they’re observed and the significance of the Cherokee Garden Library

Colah B Tawkin on the 2023 Summer season opener exploring Harriet Tubman’s unparalleled contributions as a naturalist, cook, herbalist, forager, and ornithology enthusiast. Discover Tubman’s profound connection to the environment, her culinary ingenuity, and her role as a pioneering conductor on the Underground Railroad.

Join host Colah B Tawkin on Episode 1 of this 4 part series, Botanical Black History: Visiting the Landscapes of Black America for an exploration of the history of Black Media and Gardening Media as Colah discusses the history of how Black joy with plants has been largely omitted from media in American history.

Holly Frey chats with Sheffield Hale and Michael Rose of Atlanta History Center about pandemic from the point of view of a living history institution, and also how the History Center, like many history centers, is documenting Covid-19.

Holly Frey was joined in the studio by historian Dr. Calinda Lee to talk about her work with Atlanta History Center, and specifically the new exhibit “Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow.”

Holly Frey sat down with Sarah Roberts, the Vice President of Goizueta Gardens and Living Collections at Atlanta History Center, to talk about making history a living part of Atlanta’s community culture.

In this episode, Melissa Rau leads a conversation with Bishop Wright and Sheffield Hale on the history of monuments, understanding the context of the time they were put up, and what are the next steps forward we can take to be supportive as mature Christians.

A Cyclorama construction conversation with contractor David Moody.

Melancon speaks to Sheffield Hale, CEO of the Atlanta History Center in Buckhead, about their latest offerings, and how the pandemic inspired a new way to reach their audience.

he’s curated the museum’s new exhibit on the Atlanta Games called Atlanta ‘96: Shaping an Olympic and Paralympic City. We talked with Sarah about the exhibit, how the Games got to Atlanta and how they affected the city….and yes, we’ve got Izzy talk too.

The Garden Question is a podcast for people that love designing, building and growing smarter gardens that work. Staci Catron discusses her job as the Director of the Cherokee Garden Library and gardening in the past, in the present, and influence gardens of the future.

Sarah Roberts and her team have brought the New Perennial Movement to the south on a large scale. The new Entrance Garden’s large sweeps of grasses, perennials, native plants presented in a naturalistic style welcomes you to the Atlanta History Center.

The history of this 150-year-old immersive painting at the Atlanta History Museum features a scheming promoter, the cast of Gone with the Wind, Atlanta’s first Black mayor, and the voice of Darth Vader himself – and shows how our interpretations of art reflect the time in which we live.