Located in the Buckhead district of Atlanta, the center offers a comprehensive educational experience that spans 33 acres of exhibitions, historic houses, and gardens. The center provides students with opportunities to explore Atlanta’s history from its founding to its role as a modern metropolis.
Teachers planning a field trip can expect their students to engage with a variety of exhibits covering topics such as the Civil War, civil rights movement, Southern folk art, and Atlanta’s sports history. Highlights include the “Cyclorama: The Big Picture,” featuring a massive panoramic painting of the Battle of Atlanta, and the “Gatheround: Stories of Atlanta” exhibit.
The center offers educational programs aligned with Georgia Standards of Excellence. These programs include interactive tours, hands-on workshops, and storytelling sessions that encourage critical thinking and connect historical events to contemporary issues. Programs are tailored to different grade levels and can focus on subjects such as history, social studies, and cultural studies.
Virtual field trips and online resources are available, providing interactive experiences for students unable to visit in person. These virtual programs include live discussions with educators, virtual tours of exhibits, and access to digital archives.
Teachers have access to extensive educational resources, including lesson plans, activity guides, and professional development opportunities to integrate the center’s content into their curricula.
