Atlanta History Center

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The Atlanta History Center is located on 33 acres of land in the heart of the Buckhead district of Atlanta, Georgia. It is one of the premier history museums in the United States. Founded in 1926 by fourteen men, the center was originally called the Atlanta Historical Society and was set up to preserve the history of the city of Atlanta.

Since its humble beginnings, the center has grown to consist of 12 exhibits, including the Centennial Olympic Museum (Atlanta hosted the Summer Olympic Games in 1996). The Atlanta History Center is also home to one of the largest collections of civil war artifacts in the world. The center also hosts several traveling exhibitions each year. Past examples include Native Lands: Indians in Georgia and The Power of the Press: The History of the Atlanta Daily World.

The Atlanta History Center is open from Monday to Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (information valid September 2009). Certain exhibits, like the Swan House and Tullie Smith Farm House, have more limited hours. Those interested in seeing such exhibits are encouraged to consult the Atlanta History Center’s website at www.atlantahistorycenter.com before visiting. Admission prices are $15 for adults and a bit less for senior citizens and youth. Those visiting from far away have tons of hotel options available, including the Grand Hyatt Atlanta Buckhead and the Hyatt Place Atlanta/Buckhead.

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