History & Museums

Autrey Mill – Johns Creek, GA

ALPHARETTA Alpharetta & Old Milton County History Museum The museum covers the history of Alpharetta, from its earliest days as Cherokee Indian territory, through its remarkable emergence as one of the nation’s most vibrant high-tech cities. Free admission. 678.297.2811; awesomealpharetta.com

Alpharetta History Walk Step back in time and uncover Alpharetta’s history while exploring the 20+ historic sites and the stories behind them on this self-guided walking tour. 678.297.2811; awesomealpharetta.com

ATL AIRPORT DISTRICT Hapeville – Delta Flight Museum The Delta Flight Museum collects, preserves, and shares aviation history and technology. Highlighting aircraft, collections, and artifacts of Delta and more than 40 family airlines. The museum is comprised of renovated airplane hangars originally constructed in the 1940s and includes a retired Boeing 747 that can be used as event space. deltamuseum.org

College Park – College Park Historic Home District College Park has the fourth-largest urban historic home district in the state of Georgia, with 867 structures on the historic register. College Park’s historic collection consists of homes, monuments, businesses, schools, churches, parks, a cemetery, government building and railway station. collegeparkga.com

ATLANTA Atlanta History Center This Atlanta Buckhead attraction features 33 acres of gardens, the 1830s Tullie Smith Farm, 1928 Swan House mansion and Swan Coach House Restaurant. The Center’s Lloyd and Mary Ann Whitaker Cyclorama Building houses the restored Battle of Atlanta painting (1886) as it was originally intended to be viewed. 404.814.4000; atlantahistorycenter.com

National Center for Civil and Human Rights The Center is the first institution to present the legacy of the Civil Rights Movement in the context of today’s global human rights issues. 678.999.8990; civilandhumanrights.org

Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum One of ten presidential libraries administered by the National Archives and Records Administration and the only one in the Southeast, the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum includes photographs and historical memorabilia from his presidency (1976-1981). 404.865.7131; jimmycarterlibrary.org

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Sweet Auburn District This area served as the thriving center of black enterprise in Atlanta from the 1890s through the 1940s and honors the life of the famous civil rights leader. 404.331.5190; nps.gov/malu

BROOKHAVEN Oglethorpe University Art Museum Take a stroll through nationally and internationally recognized art exhibitions, presented throughout the year. Located on campus, the museum is open Tuesdays - Sundays from noon - 5 p.m. $5 for adults and free for children under 12. 404.364.8555; museum.oglethorpe.edu

CLAYTON COUNTY Road to Tara Museum Step into the world of Margaret Mitchell’s classic novel, Gone With the Wind, with exhibits featuring reproductions of Scarlett’s most famous dresses, international book and movie poster gallery and one-of-a-kind murals from the 1939 Atlanta Premiere. 770.478.4800; ccfilmtourism.com

Historic Bus Tours Take a tour of Jonesboro with stories of the town’s truths and tales throughout history including its biggest claim to fame – being the “Official Home of Gone With the Wind.” 770.478.4800; ccfilmtourism.com

Stately Oaks Plantation Walk among the tall oak trees while getting a glimpse of life in the mid-1800s. This antebellum plantation includes an 1839 Greek Revival-style home, original log kitchen, tenant house, one-room schoolhouse and country store. 770.473.0197; historicaljonesboro.org

COBB COUNTY Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park The most visited Civil War site in the United States, ahead of Gettysburg and others. More than 18 miles of interpretive trails to hike, an orientation film visitor center, a museum and four self-guided driving tour stops. 770.427.4686; nps.gov/kemo

Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History Visit the home of the famous Civil War locomotive, “The General,” stolen by Union spies in 1862 in an attempt to destroy the Western and Atlantic Railroad. A Smithsonian affiliate housing weapons, locomotive factory and much more! 770.427.2117; southernmuseum.org

DEKALB COUNTY Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University The Southeast’s largest collection of ancient artifacts. More than 16,000 objects showcase the great cultural diversity of the world. 404.727.4282; carlos.emory.edu

Fernbank Museum of Natural History Delight all ages with the museum’s giant dinosaur exhibits and larger than life films in its IMAX Theatre. 404.929.6300; fernbankmuseum.org

DOUGLAS COUNTY Champ’s Clock Shop & Museum A unique experience you would be hard pressed to duplicate anywhere else on the planet! Recognized most often for their enormous Clock Showroom, Champ’s Clock Shop houses the World’s Largest Real Cuckoo Clock, and many enormous and vintage Grandfather Clocks. champsclock.com

Pine Mountain Gold Museum Georgia’s only gold museum that is located on an actual gold mine with gold and gem panning on-site! The beautiful 4,800 square-foot museum houses many exhibits of artifacts used to mine gold on Pine Mountain or in the hills surrounding Villa Rica, GA. pinemountaingoldmuseum.com

Douglasville, GA

Douglas County Museum of History and Art The Old Douglas County Courthouse was constructed in 1956 and was used until 1998 as the County government headquarters. Its unique architectural style qualified it to be placed on the National Register of Historic Places. It has changing exhibits of mid-20th century Americana. 770.449.3939; douglascountymuseum.com

GWINNETT COUNTY Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center The Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center houses rotating exhibits and hosts a wide-range of events throughout the year, such as the annual Honeybee Festival and Night at the Museum. Guests can also enjoy over eight miles of walking trails. 770.904.3500; gwinnettehc.org

HENRY COUNTY Heritage Park Veterans Museum Military history comes to life through the stories shared by the Veteran volunteers about the lives of the soldiers who wore each uniform, the history of the military vehicles and aircraft and other memorabilia on display. 770.288.7300; heritageparkveteransmuseum.com

Henry County, GA

Army Aviation Heritage Foundation & Flying Museum The Army Aviation Heritage Foundation & Flying Museum is dedicated to preserving and presenting the legacy of Army Aviation through aerial helicopter demonstrations, static displays, educational tours and ride programs. Free hangar tours. 770.897.0444; armyav.org

JOHNS CREEK Autrey Mill Nature Preserve Heritage Village Tours Travel back in time with one of Autrey Mill’s docents to experience the history of the local area. Enter the restored homes, general store and country church while listening to the stories of Georgia life in the 1800s and early 1900s. autreymill.org

Farm Museum at Autrey Mill History buffs and curious explorers can visit the newly opened Farm Museum, which tells the story of the local area before it become Atlanta Metro. The museum features one of the region’s largest collections of historic farming equipment, giving visitors an up-close look at what early 20th center farming life was like. autreymill.org

MARIETTA Marietta Gone With the Wind Museum Relive memories from the most famous movie of all time in this unique museum. Mon - Sat., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 770.794.5576; gwtwmarietta.com

Marietta Museum of History Houses an eclectic collection of artifacts which tell the Marietta story. Mon. - Sat., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 770.794.5710; mariettahistory.org

PEACHTREE CITY CAF Dixie Wing Museum The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Dixie Wing is the Georgia chapter of the largest collection of WWII aircraft flying in the world today. The CAF Dixie Wing Historical Airpower Facility includes a restoration shop, displays of WWII artifacts, and a room for meetings and special events. Public programs include a WWII history program and tours for schools and youth groups, flyovers for civic events, and WWII living history interpretations. 678.364.1110; dixiewing.org

Southern Hollywood Film Tour One of Georgia’s first film tours, the Southern Hollywood Film Tour is a star! This 2-hour tour begins in Peachtree City and travels the backroads to Senoia and Haralson, visiting location sites for movies and television shows—including The Walking Dead, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Fried Green Tomatoes, Joyful Noise, Sweet Home Alabama, Drop Dead Diva and The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. Bring your camera—there are photo ops galore and stops for movie souvenirs. 404.310.9613; southernhollywoodfilmtour.com

ROSWELL

A Southern Trilogy Barrington Hall, Bulloch Hall and Smith Plantation tell the story of the American South. Tour all three, or each home individually. 770.640.3253; visitroswellga.com

Historic District Walking Tour The Historic District Walking Tour in Roswell is a selfguided tour that has 43 stops and covers a 640+ acre area of Roswell. If you are interested in learning the Civil War history in Roswell, download a map online or at the Roswell Visitor Center, 617 Atlanta Street. visitroswellga.com

SANDY SPRINGS The Anne Frank in the World Exhibit The gem of Sandy Springs, the Anne Frank in the World Exhibit showcases rare footage and photographs detailing the life and death of young Anne Frank from her days of freedom in the 1930s to her hiding with her family in Amsterdam and finally to her 1945 death in a concentration camp. 5920 Roswell Road, Suite 209. holocaust.georgia.gov

Heritage Sandy Springs Museum & Park Located in a re-purposed 1860s farmhouse, the museum features five galleries dedicated to sharing the history, art, and culture of our community. heritagesandysprings.org

CAF Dixie Wing Museum - Peachtree City, GA