History &
Heritage in Atlanta
Remarkable moments in history
built all that Atlanta is today
Atlanta’s rich heritage is deep, progressive and continuously evolving. Here, history isn’t just in the past. It’s still in the making, every single day.
Get a sense of the depth of Atlanta’s history by exploring Atlanta History Center, Cyclorama: The Big Picture, Swan House, and Oakland Cemetery. Atlanta’s oldest public park is the final resting place of many notable Atlantans, from mayors to civic leaders and authors.
Explore the life and legacy of some of Atlanta’s most famous civil rights leaders and residents, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Coretta Scott King and John Lewis with visits to the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, and Ebenezer Baptist Church. Visit the historic South-View Cemetery to celebrate the lives of civil rights icons including Dr. King’s parents, John Wesley Dobbs, Alonzo Herndon and John Lewis.
Atlanta’s heritage continues with historic sites, landmarks, colleges, churches and museums, including Jimmy Carter Library, Margaret Mitchell House, Delta Flight Museum and Atlanta University Center.
Explore Atlanta’s Heritage
Discover Atlanta and explore its rich history through its many historic sites, landmarks and museums.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
Explore the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Encompassing nearly 35 acres,…
National Center For Civil And Human Rights
Explore the past & present through interactive exhibits The National Center for Civil and Human…
Relive history at Ebenezer Baptist Church
Relive history at Ebenezer Baptist Church One of the main attractions of the Martin Luther…
Buckhead
Atlanta History Center
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Founded in 1926, the Atlanta History Center is an all-inclusive thirty-three-acre destination featuring the Atlanta…
Emory | Decatur | Stone…
Fernbank Museum
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Experience a world of adventure filled with dinosaurs, live animals, cultural artifacts, hands-on science explorations…
Emory | Decatur | Stone…
Michael C. Carlos Museum
Set in the heart of Emory’s campus, the Michael C. Carlos Museum is a dynamic,…
Eastside
Atlanta Preservation Center
The Atlanta Preservation Center is the agency for coordination, knowledge, research and advocacy for preservation…
Eastside
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
A fine arts center located on 12-acres of sculptured lawns and formal gardens. Listed on…
Airport
Delta Flight Museum
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The Delta Flight Museum is a 68,000 square-foot facility at the airline’s world headquarters in…
Downtown
Ebenezer Baptist Church
Ebenezer Baptist Church is an urban-based, global ministry dedicated to individual growth and social transformation…
Downtown
Georgia State Capitol
Completed in 1889, the Georgia Capitol remains one of the most impressive buildings in the…
Eastside
Historic Oakland Cemetery
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Less than a mile from the heart of Downtown Atlanta, a hidden treasure, a secret…
Downtown
King Center, The
Black-Owned
Established in 1968 by Coretta Scott King, The King Center is the official, living memorial…
Midtown
Margaret Mitchell House at Atlanta History Center Midtown
Trace the footsteps of Margaret Mitchell and discover the birthplace of her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel,…
Downtown
National Center for Civil and Human Rights
Black-Owned
Open with changes to operations
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights is an engaging cultural attraction that connects…
Perimeter
Southeastern Railway Museum
Since 1970, the Southeastern Railway Museum gives visitors a chance to learn about the history…
Midtown
William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum
The Breman Museum, a preeminent cultural center in the Southeast, connects people of all backgrounds…
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“In Hope for a Better Future” Art Exhibition
12/5/22 – 12/18/22
Holiday Tree Market in the Courtyard
12/5/22 – 1/15/23
Illuminights at the Zoo: Chinese Lantern Festival
12/5/22 – 1/2/23
Holiday Celebration at World of Coca-Cola
12/5/22 – 1/16/23
The Rink at Park Tavern
Multiple dates until 05/26/2023