Become a facebook fan of the Atlanta History Center and receive free admission for one adult general admission ticket now through February 29, 2012.
The Atlanta History Center, located in Buckhead, was established in 1926 and now comprises several key sites such as the Atlanta History Museum, Smith Family Farm, Swan House, Centennial Olympic Games Museum, historic gardens and more. The museums house stationary exhibits ranging from Atlanta history (including the Civil War) to Southern Folk art. They also host several temporary and traveling exhibits so be sure to check their calendar of events often throughout the year. Hours of operation are Monday-Saturday 10-5:30pm and Sunday 12-5pm. Gardens and grounds close at 5:15pm. The Atlanta History Center campus is located at 130 West Paces Ferry Road NW Atlanta, GA 30305 and their number is 404-814-4000. Free parking is available.
The Swan House, built in 1926, was the home of the Inman family and still remains an infamous Atlanta landmark today. You can tour the inside of the mansion as well as its beautiful gardens. When touring the inside of the home, see how many swan motifs you can find (how the home derived its name). Tours are available Monday-Saturday 11-4pm and Sunday 1-4pm.
Visit the Smith Family Farm as part of your free admission, too. The Tullie Smith House is a plantation-style home built in the 1840s. The home was originally located in Dekalb County and survived the destruction of Atlanta during the Civil War. The Smith House was moved to its current location in 1969 after being donated by heirs of the family, where restoration began thereafter. Tours are available Monday-Saturday 11-4pm and Sunday 1-4pm.
The Kenan Research Center is part of the Atlanta History Center campus. It is a free research center available to the public. Those who are curious about southern history or genealogy will make good use of this large 42,000 square foot library. The research center is open Wednesday-Saturday 10-5pm.
The Margaret Mitchell House, located off campus in Midtown, was the home of famed author of Gone with the Wind, Margaret Munnerlyn Mitchell. Tour the apartment where she wrote her epic novel, see an exhibit about her life and the major motion picture starring Rhett Butler and Vivien Leigh. There is a gift shop with treasures and collector’s items available for purchase. Please note that while the Margaret Mitchell House is part of the Atlanta History Center, tickets are sold separately. Admission is $13 for adults, $10 for 65+ and students 13-18, $8.50 for ages 4-12 and children under 4 are free. Save $2 when you purchase tickets online. Tours are available Monday-Saturday 10-5:30pm and Sunday 12-5:30pm (tours begin every half hour). The Margaret Mitchell House is located at 990 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, GA 30309 and their number is 404-249-7015.
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