Atlanta History Center, History museum in Buckhead, Atlanta, US
The Atlanta History Center is a sprawling museum complex in Buckhead featuring exhibition buildings, historic houses, and gardens displaying artifacts and documents from the American South. The collections include household items, furnishings, artwork, and documents that record the lives and events that shaped the region.
The Atlanta Historical Society was founded in 1926 and grew into a major institution housing millions of artifacts related to Southern history. The grounds bring together buildings from different periods that represent the region's development from colonial times through the modern era.
The Smith Family Farm shows how people lived and worked in 1860s Georgia through hands-on demonstrations of everyday tasks and traditional crafts. Visitors can observe the rhythms of domestic life and farming practices from that era as they unfold on the grounds.
The grounds are open Tuesday through Sunday with access to all buildings, exhibitions, and outdoor areas. Plan for at least two to three hours to explore the various buildings and gardens at a comfortable pace.
The center houses one of only two remaining cycloramas in the United States, a restored circular painting over 100 years old depicting Civil War scenes. This rare artwork offers visitors an immersive experience typical of 19th-century entertainment.
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