Exploring The Atlanta History Center

The Atlanta History Center is one of the largestpresidency. The Atlanta History Center will be the only
history museums in the US. Its award winning exhibitshost venue in the South. The exhibit will run through
chronicle the history of the region from the earliestNovember 6.
settlers to the present day modern city. The museumTwo historic homes are located on the grounds of the
was founded in 1926 and is located on 33 beautifulHistory Center. The Swan House, built in 1928, is one of
acres in the Buckhead area of town. It includes theAtlanta's most photographed landmarks. The mansion
museum, two historic homes, and lovely gardens.was built for the Inman family, who made their fortune
The History Museum has several signature exhibits.in the cotton brokerage business. Guided tours
One of the world's most extensive collections of Civilshowcase the beautifully restored and elegantly
War artifacts is contained in an exhibit entitled Turningfurnished home. The Tullie Smith Farm depicts life in
Point: The American Civil War. Over 1,500 items arerural Georgia during the 19th century. The farmhouse
displayed. The Centennial Olympic Games Museumwas built in the 1840s and survived the burning of
includes memorabilia, photos, and interactive displaysAtlanta during the Civil War. Originally located east of
from the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. The exhibitAtlanta, it was moved to its present site in 1969.
Down the Fairway with Bobby Jones chronicles theSeveral lovely gardens are located on site. The Swan
story of the golfing legend. The History Center alsoHouse Gardens and the Tullie Smith Farm Gardens
hosts traveling exhibits. The Abraham Lincolnsurround the historic homes. Other highlights are the
Bicentennial Exhibition just recently opened. OrganizedRhododendron Garden, the Asian American Garden,
by the Library of Congress, this exhibit celebrates theand the Quarry Garden with its rare and endangered
200th anniversary of Lincoln's birth. It traces his lifenative species.
from his humble youth on the frontier to the