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The Madam C.J. Walker Museum
Madam C.J. Walker was a pioneer entrepreneur and propelled the Civil Rights Movement by contributing to black businesses. Yet, the history of the Madam Museum itself is fascinating. Ricci de Forest drove by a retail space bearing the name “Mme. C. J. Walker’s Beauty Shoppe” on the window. Soon after, he found himself occupying the store which still held several beauty tools belonging to Madam C.J. Walker herself. By happenstance, Ricci found out two years later that WERD radio station–the first black owned radio station–had been in a nearby location. Since these discoveries, Ricci has dedicated himself to preserving and honoring the legacy of Madam C.J. Walker and WERD by creating the Madam Museum in his beauty shop.
The Carter Presidential Library
The Carter Presidential Library and Museum provides a glimpse into the life and presidency of Jimmy Carter, the 39th of the United States, containing approximately 27 million pages of Carter’s White House material, ½ million photos and hundreds of hours of film, audio and video tape. Currently closed to the public, the Library and Museum offers virtual tours and events and is responding to research requests as much as possible.
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights, located in Atlanta, is a museum dedicated to the achievements of the US Civil Rights movements and to worldwide human rights movements. Opening in 2014, it offers in-person and virtual tours of their permanent galleries and temporary and rotating exhibits plus events and education/ training programs for all ages. Visit their websitecivilandhumanrights.org for more information. The ATL Airport District and the surrounding area are teeming with historical sites, attractions, and more-like Woodward Academy, The Margaret Mitchell House, The Old Campbell County Courthouse and Museum, Atlanta History Center, Spivey Hall, The Carter Presidential Library, etc.- that preserve the District’s history. Next time you feel like going on a tour through living history, just head on over to the ATL Airport District!
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Every Month
East Point Farmers Market & Food Truck Court
Every Wednesday, 4-7 p.m. Outdoor Market East Point City Hall, 2757 East Point Street downtowneastpoint.com
PTC Market
Every Wed. & Sat., 9 am-1 pm 215 Northlake Drive ptcfarmersmarket.org
Serenbe Farmers Market
Every Saturday, 9 am-1 pm Serenbe Community Farm serenbe.com
October
The Wrens Nest Presents Seance
Friday and Saturday nights, 8-10 pm October 1-30, except October 15 Two shows on October 30, 6-8 pm and 8-10 pm 1050 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW, Atlanta 404-7537735 wrensnest.org
National Art Month Event College Park
The entire month of October 2021 Art displayed at College Park City Hall & supporting businesses 404-305-2053 collegeparkga.com
The Village Outdoor Haunting Experience
Friday-Sunday, October 1-31, 6:30-11:30pm First tour begins at dark Renaissance Festival grounds, Fairburn 13stories.com/village
Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers Virtual Screenings
For more info: hapeville. eventive.org/films
Tyrone Founders Day
Friday-Saturday, October 1-2 Shamrock Park, Tyrone tyronerecreation.org
Movie Night with the Mayor
The Croods 2 Saturday
