The Atlanta History Center
In 1926, 14 civic-minded Atlantans chartered the Atlanta Historical Society to help preserve the city’s history. These founding members met at each other’s homes, collected early manuscripts and photographs, and published research bulletins – all “to arouse in the citizens and friends of Atlanta an interest in its history.” Over the past 88 years, the organization has grown substantially and in 1990, the Atlanta Historical Society and all of its holdings officially became the Atlanta History Center. The Atlanta History Center is a unique campus that houses the Atlanta History Museum, Centennial Olympic Games Museum, Swan House, Smith Family Farm, six historic gardens, three historic houses, the Kenan Research Center and the Margaret Mitchell House, located off-site at the Midtown campus. Visitors are transported back in time to explore the lifestyles of Atlantans from the 1860s through the 1930s.
Award-winning exhibitions, historic houses, enchanting gardens, interactive experiences, and a variety of year-round adult and family programs truly offer something for everyone looking to explore our region’s past. Admission tickets are all-inclusive of all History Center attractions, and guests enjoy free parking. For hours of operation and ticketing info, CLICK HERE.
Acreage
33
Amenities
Atlanta History Museum, Centennial Olympic Games Museum, Swan House, Smith Family Farm, six historic gardens, the Kenan Research Center. Historic houses, The Smith Family Farm (registered as the Tullie Smith Farm), and the Swan House.
Surrounding Neighborhoods
Peachtree Heights West, Buckhead Village, and Tuxedo Park
Location
The Atlanta History Center is conveniently located off of I-75 at 130 West Paces Ferry Road NW Atlanta, GA 30305
