Atlanta History CenterinThe UnderCurrentPhoto Feature: Gone with the Wind’s Grand PremiereBy Ashley Sankey, Digital Storytelling ContributorJul 9Jul 9
Atlanta History CenterinThe UnderCurrentPhoto Feature: Peachtree Road RaceThe Peachtree Road Race, from Lenox Square to Piedmont Park, is Atlanta’s premier Independence Day event, celebrating runners since 1970.Jun 28Jun 28
Atlanta History CenterinThe UnderCurrentPhoto Feature: Hank Aaron’s 715th Home RunRelive the iconic moment when Atlanta Braves legend Hank Aaron made history when he hit his 715th homer.Apr 8Apr 8
Atlanta History CenterinThe UnderCurrentPhoto Feature: Dr. King Beyond the SpeechesExplore Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s lesser-known life stages, from Sweet Auburn roots to impactful days in Vine City.Jan 9Jan 9
Atlanta History CenterinThe UnderCurrentChristmastime at Rich’sRich’s department store in Atlanta was a hub of Christmas joy, with festive shopping, iconic tree lighting, and a rich historyDec 19, 2023Dec 19, 2023
Atlanta History CenterinThe UnderCurrentBrenda Lee Celebrates №1 Christmas Song, Reflects on Her Atlanta RootsIn a season filled with jingles and joy, Brenda Lee’s “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” has struck a chord with audiences, reaching №1 on…Dec 6, 2023Dec 6, 2023
Atlanta History CenterinThe UnderCurrentRemembering the Unforgotten: A Dialogue on Memory and American SlaveryA Conversation Between Pulitzer Prize-Winners Natasha Trethewey and David Blight Explores the Power of Memory and the Lingering Legacies of…Oct 27, 2023Oct 27, 2023
Atlanta History CenterinThe UnderCurrentForsyth 1912: The Lynching EpidemicLynchings, often misinterpreted as just hangings, denied victims due process rights.Oct 27, 2023Oct 27, 2023
Atlanta History CenterinThe UnderCurrentPhoto Feature: Bedford Pine NeighborhoodBedford Pine in Atlanta faced decline post-1917 fire. The 1970s showed deterioration, but renewal emerged with new structures by the 1980s.Sep 12, 2023Sep 12, 2023
Atlanta History CenterinThe UnderCurrentAtlanta Celebrates Black LGBTQ+ History, and Culture at Annual Pride FestivalThe streets of Atlanta shimmered with pride, unity, and a tapestry of colors this past weekend, for the Atlanta Black Pride Festival,Sep 4, 2023Sep 4, 2023