Black History Month

Celebrate our nation’s Black History in Atlanta

Atlanta celebrates our nation’s Black History and culture year-round, but February especially is full of fun events, live music, and reverent observances honoring the city’s African-American community, and the people and civil rights leaders that ignited a national wide movement.
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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 the National Center for Civil & Human Rights, it’s not only an educational experience – but an inspiring journey to see where it all began.​
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Check out Atlanta’s many local attractions, events, tours and charitable opportunities to continue celebrating our nation’s greatest milestones in human history. ​

Things to do for Black History Month in Atlanta

Atlanta APEX Museum, Photo courtesy of Chris Watkins
Atlanta APEX Museum, Photo courtesy of Chris Watkins

Discover Unique Things to Do for Black History Month

From visiting historic attractions to touring civil rights exhibits to supporting Black-owned businesses, discover a few unique things to do for Black History Month in Atlanta.

Tour Famous Black History Sites and Landmarks
Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birth Home

Tour Famous Black History Sites and Landmarks

Take a self-guided tour of famous Black history sites and landmarks on Atlanta’s Auburn Avenue. Discover just how much history is packed into this famous thoroughfare.

Martin Luther King Jr. statue at Georgia Capitol, Photo courtesy of Georgia Governor's Office
Martin Luther King Jr. statue at Georgia Capitol, Photo courtesy of Georgia Governor’s Office

Celebrate the Legacy of Famous Civil Rights Leaders

Learn more about famous civil rights leaders, influential people and changemakers in Atlanta and their impact on the history of the city and the nation. Celebrate their legacy by visiting the places associated with their history.

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