More than just Gone With the Wind
Neighborhood: Buckhead
Phone: +1 404 814 4000
Fax: +1 404 814 2041
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This comprehensive museum of Atlanta's past is located a few blocks from the Governor's Mansion in residential Buckhead. Exhibits cover the gamut of the region's history, including special sections on the Civil War, Southern folk crafts, African-American history, and the Civil Rights movement. The museum is surrounded by 33 acres of gardens that feature the historic Swan House, the fully-restored Tullie Smith Farm, a library and archive, and several restaurants. Visitor maps are available in five languages.
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Centennial Olympic Games CollectionJan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
The permanent exhibition titled Centennial Olympic Games Museum at the Atlanta History center features all aspects of the Summer Olympic Games which were held in Atlanta in 1996. This exhibition includes comprehensive information on various factors of the games like gathering finance, generating public involvement, the three year Olympic bidding process so on and so forth. Also on display are a collection of Olympic torches and various medals. Check website for details.
Turning Point: The American Civil War
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
The Permanent exhibition titled "Turning Point: The American Civil War" at the Atlanta History Center is one of America's Largest and most detailed civil war exhibitions. The permanent collection includes many historically significant artefacts like uniforms, cannons and flags and other important memorabilia. The museum is open on all days.
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everything is really nice !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Nov 28 2009
Can't wait to go back!
The Atlanta History Center boasts 33 acres of gardens, exhibits, historic structures and more! I was...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Nov 17 2008
Hit and miss, but overall well worth it
The segregation exhibit was fascinating. The mansion was okay if you're into that kind of thing...
Reviewed by:Mike D from on Mar 05 2008
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