Celebrating our nation’s greatest milestones
Atlanta celebrates our nation’s Black History year-round, but February especially is full of fun events, live music, and reverent observances honoring the city’s African-American community that ignited a national wide movement.
Whether you attend Atlanta’s Annual Black History Month Parade or visit one of the city’s many interactive time capsules including the King Center or National Center for Civil & Human Rights, it’s not only an educational experience – but an inspiring journey to see where it all began.
Check out Atlanta’s many local attractions, events, tours and charitable opportunities below to continue celebrating our nation’s greatest milestones in human history.
Things to do for Black History Month in Atlanta
Visit African-American History Attractions
The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Site features everything about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life from his birth home to his tomb at the historic site in the Sweet Auburn Historic District. And The National Center for Civil & Human Rights in downtown guides visitors through an interactive timeline of the civil rights movement.
Take a Civil Rights Tour to Beautiful Landmarks
Hop on a bus to join Tom Houck’s Civil Rights Tours through the city’s historic sites as a friendly tour guide teaches you about how Atlanta became the nation’s capital for African-American history. Or take a self-guided tour with our own suggested points of interests.
Attend Family-Fun Events All Month Long
There are many fun events throughout February celebrating black history. Atlanta’s annual Black History Month Parade features historically black college drum lines that make you dance all the way from Hurt Park to Centennial Olympic Park in downtown. See a full schedule below for more events and full details.
2/8/22
33rd Annual Benjamin E. Mays Lecture
William F. Tate IV, president of Louisiana State University, will deliver the 33rd annual Benjamin…
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1/25/22 – 3/13/22
The Obama Portraits Tour
1/25/22 – 1/30/22
Tootsie
1/25/22 – 2/27/22
Margaritaville’s Lakeside Lights Spectacular
1/25/22 – 2/21/22
The Rink at Park Tavern
1/25/22 – 3/27/22
KAWS Prints: Super bright High Museum exhibit
Daily until 01/31/2022