Atlanta History Center

When it comes to wanting a glimpse of Georgia life, a trip to the Atlanta History Center is what is needed.

The Atlanta History Center offers displays and exhibits showing a historical take on both the rural and urban lives of Georgians of the past. Set on over 30 acres of land, the Atlanta History Center features a mile long walking trail, forests, and gardens. For many visitors to Atlanta, the Atlanta History Center is a place not to be missed. The Atlanta History Center was founded in 1926 by fourteen Atlantans who gathered manuscripts, photographs and published bulletins to preserve the history of Atlanta. It was this organization that has grown over 82 years until the society became the Atlanta History Center.

Situated in Buckhead, the Atlanta History Center houses the History Museum, Centennial Olympic Games Museum, Swan House, Tullie Smith Farm, historic gardens, and also the Kenan Research Center. Spanning across 33 acres of land in the historical site, it is also considered as one of the premier history centers in the country.

Visitors can feast their eyes on the signature exhibitions that include Turning Point: The American Civil War, Metropolitan Frontiers, Centennial Olympic Games Museum, Down the Fairway with Bobby Jones and other such exhibitions when they visit the History Center. Immerse yourself in many documents and artifacts that bring you close to events of the past such as the Civil War, the history of Atlanta and its railroad settlement era, and even the story about legendary golfer Robert Tyre "Bobby" Jones Jr. together with the development of modern golf.

Apart from just being here for the exhibitions, visitors are also here to admire the beautiful Swan House which is known as one of the landmarks of Atlanta. Visitors can not only view the classic mansion but also tour the inside of the home with audio and guided tours of areas such as living room, foyer, breakfast room and also the kitchen. There is also the Tullie Smith Farm for visitors to explore, which is a basic farmer's house is built around the 1840s, being special because it survived near total destruction in the year of 1864.

The Tullie Smith Farm is a garden sort of attraction in the history center and there are other gardens in the Atlanta History Center including the Mary Howard Gilbert Memorial Quarry Garden. Those who like the outdoors will love the collection of plants here. There is also a Kenan Research Center located in the premises, which is a research center dedicated to James G. Kenan for his support of historical scholarship and literature, and it is open to the public for visits too. Most of the attractions are open on weekdays during daytime, and if you are looking for a one spot historical destination to know more about Atlanta's past, the Atlanta History Center is just the place.