PinnedAtlanta History CenterThe Fight for Fair VotingHow the Atlanta Negro Voters League Helped African Americans Secure the Right to Vote Using Practice TestsNov 6Nov 6
Atlanta History CenterFrom Dixie to Dracula: The Evolution of the Confederate Vampire TropeAuthors have combined Southern Gothic and Civil War romance elements to create the fleeting trope of the confederate vampire.Sep 30Sep 30
Atlanta History CenterPhoto Feature: Gone with the Wind’s Grand PremiereBy Ashley Sankey, Digital Storytelling ContributorJul 9Jul 9
Atlanta History CenterPhoto 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 CenterPhoto 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 CenterPhoto 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 CenterChristmastime 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 CenterBrenda 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 CenterRemembering 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 CenterForsyth 1912: The Lynching EpidemicLynchings, often misinterpreted as just hangings, denied victims due process rights.Oct 27, 2023Oct 27, 2023
