Two well-known history organizations in Georgia are ringing in America’s 250th anniversary since the signing of the Declaration of Independence with a host of activations, events and resources on local and national history. Locally, the Atlanta History Center announced a major highlight: The Buckhead Center will be one of eight locations in the country to […]
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Tom Johnson: A man ‘Driven’ to make a difference
After 10 years of agonizing and reflecting over his incredible life, Tom Johnson has written his autobiography. Titled “Driven: A Life in Public Service and Journalism from LBJ to CNN,” the book details the ups and downs of his 84 years. “Driven” covers Johnson’s life — as a cub reporter for the Macon Telegraph, as […]
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Atlanta History Center is partying through yesteryear
It was a rainy Wednesday on June 25 in Virginia Highland, but Neighbor’s Pub was packed to the brim with antsy customers, all waiting to kick off the neighborhood’s first-ever Party with the Past bar crawl. The Atlanta History Center has hosted some version of a Party with the Past since 2012. Typically, the museum […]
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Auburn Avenue’s ‘jewel’ — Prince Hall Masonic Lodge — receives grant for restoration
History is being saved on Auburn Avenue thanks to a $2 million grant from the Lettie Pate Evans Foundation, part of the Woodruff-Whitehead family. The Prince Hall Masonic Lodge, one of the most significant buildings of Atlanta’s civil rights movement, is finally garnering community-wide support for its restoration. The Trust for Public Land (TPL) is […]
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Atlanta History Center’s Stone Mountain film is right medium for a myth-busting message
“I think it’s an innovative approach to the museum working outside its walls,” said the Atlanta History Center president and CEO.
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Atlanta History Center to debut film about Stone Mountain’s Confederate monument
The Atlanta History Center is premiering its first-ever documentary film looking at the history of the Confederate monument carved on Stone Mountain.
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Retrospective: Veterans Day Observances – Atlanta History Center and Dunwoody – November 11, 2021
This year the rain cancelled, or drove inside, most outdoor Veterans Day ceremonies. Please enjoy this retrospective look at outdoor 2021 ceremonies at the Atlanta History Center and in Dunwoody.
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Atlanta History Center to ‘Party with the Past’ at lesser-known sites
The Atlanta History Center’s “Party with the Past” series returns this week, aimed at introducing young professionals to lesser-known stories of the city’s history.
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Reporter’s Notebook: Tree-sitting protesters return to training center site, Anti-Gentrification Rally, Juneteenth celebrations
This month, Georgians have one more chance to weigh in on the Democratic and Republican candidates in upcoming state races. Folks looking to submit their ballot should be aware of these key dates: Click here to check out Atlanta Civic Circle’s guide on key voting dates and the candidates going to runoffs. On to other […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: South River public engagement, Black History Month films and more
Also, there’s almost no space left in the 404.
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Reporter’s Notebook: Atlanta History Center seeks Buckhead cityhood artifacts
Celebrate the month of Saint Cupid in the heart of the city with Heartbeat_ATL. The immersive art installation illuminates 20 acres with multicolored lights and pulsing red hearts projected onto nearby buildings. The exhibition is open from 7 to 11 p.m. every night through March 4 at Centennial Yards. The experience is free, and visitors […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Morehouse College teams up with MTV to premiere MLK tribute video
Last weekend, metro Atlanta residents woke up to snow for the first time in several years. Granted, a snow day in the South usually means making a miniature snowman using the flurries collected on top of your car, but it was a snow day nonetheless. Some folks were hopeful that more snow could be on […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Honoring Sept. 11 first responders at the Atlanta History Center
Even though the Atlanta heat is bound to hang around for another month, the start of September brings joy into the hearts of fall lovers and spooky season enthusiasts. The folks at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens are already creating their autumn paradise. Every year, community members and local organizations can submit a scarecrow to display […]
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Historic landmark status proposed for Ormewood Avenue Bridge, History Center farm
By John Ruch A railroad bridge over Ormewood Avenue and a reconstructed 1800s farm at the Atlanta History Center have been nominated as official landmarks as the City continues to expand its definition of “historic.” The landmark nominations of the Ormewood Avenue Bridge and the Smith Farm were approved enthusiastically by the Atlanta Urban Design […]
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Virtual Talk: Congress’ new female caucus, as 40 female Democrats seek office in Georgia
The Georgia women campaigning for the state House and Senate represent the type of political dynamic to be discussed Wednesday evening in a virtual talk with the author of ‘The Firsts: The Inside Story of Women Reshaping Congress.’
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Atlanta’s zero milepost belongs at Atlanta’s zero mile mark
It’s just plain wrong.
Atlanta’s zero milepost has been moved seven miles away from its foundation near Underground Atlanta where it has been since the 1850s identifying the origins of our city.
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Alabama gardener, possibly akin to Celestine Sibley, to speak at Atlanta History Center
An Alabama gardener who created a place as storied as that of the late journalist and author Celestine Sibley’s Sweet Apple homestead is slated to speak Wednesday at the Atlanta History Center. Louise Wrinkle is to discuss her new book and her philosophy of treading lightly on the land near Birmingham.
