Our Author Talks aim to connect writers with readers for thought-provoking discussions about life and literature.
Our lineup features a variety of breakthrough, award-winning, and bestselling authors of history, biography, fiction, memoir, and more.
Upcoming talks. Join us.
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When Southern Women Cook: History, Lore, and 300 Recipes with Contributions from 70 Women WritersTuesday, Dec 10 @ 7:00 pm
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Author of The JFK Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill Kennedy — and Why it FailedThursday, Jan 16 @ 7:00 pm
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Author of Somewhere Toward Freedom: Sherman’s March and the Story of America’s Largest EmancipationTuesday, Jan 21 @ 7:00 pm
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Author of The Stained Glass Window: A Family History as the American StoryThursday, Feb 20 @ 7:00 pm
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Author of Last Seen: The Enduring Search by Formerly Enslaved People to Find Their Lost FamiliesTuesday, Mar 11 @ 7:00 pm
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Archive. Highlights.
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Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crook
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Unworthy Republic: The Dispossession of Native Americans and the Road to Indian Territory. In conversation with GPB’s Virginia Prescott.
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Up All Night: Ted Turner, CNN, and the Birth of 24-Hour News. In conversation with GPB’s Virginia Prescott.
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Memorial Drive: A Daughter’s Memoir. In conversation with GPB’s Virginia Prescott.
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Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents. In conversation with Jon Meacham.
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Afterlife. Featuring GPB’s Virginia Prescott.
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The Book of Longings. In conversation with GPB’s Virginia Prescott.
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Luster in conversation conversation with ART ATL’s Gail O’ Neill
Explore. More.
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Programs & Events
Back for its 56th year, Living Room Learning was started by Sweet Briar College alumnae. The series offers university-level lectures for lifelong learners who seek to expand their knowledge without having to take a final exam. Join us for this 7-week daytime lecture course.
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Programs & Events
Atlanta History Center offers a variety of annual programs that explore and celebrate our shared history.
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Programs & Events
Collaboratively, we develop historically accurate, culturally relevant, and provocative programs, exhibitions, theatrical productions, lectures, author panels, videos, and a host of other experiences.
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Buildings & Grounds
McElreath Hall houses many important components of Atlanta History Center, including Kenan Research Center and Woodruff Auditorium.