The Beacon Community
Side 1: The Beacon Community was the center of Decatur?s African American community until its demolition by the Urban Renewal programs of the mid-1960s. Bounded by N. McDonough Street on the east, W. Trinity Place on the north,... hmdb.org
The Saga Of Gold Tooth John
First the Cherokee Indians were here. Then the White settlers were here. Among the first of these was Edwin Plaster who built his home near here. He grew cotton on this plot of land, and built the first permanent bridge across ... hmdb.org
Montgomery Cemetery
On the rise above this marker is the family cemetery of Major J. M. C Montgomery (1770-1842) probably the first white man to settle permanently in what is now Fulton County. A soldier in the War of 1812, Montgomery served under... hmdb.org
Ebenezer Baptist Church
"Our Stone of Help." "Then Samuel took a stone and named it Ebenezer for he said, 'Thus far the Lord has helped us.'" (I Samuel 7:12.) The Rev. John A. Parker, Pastor 1886-1894. The Rev. Dr. Alfred Daniel Williams, Pastor 1894-... hmdb.org
Oakland Cemetery
In 1850 the City of Atlanta established a public cemetery on this ridge overlooking downtown. Originally known as Atlanta or City Cemetery, the name Oakland was adopted in 1872 because of its many oaks. It was the principal bur... hmdb.org
Millennium Gate
The Millennium Gate is a new and innovative museum located in midtown Atlanta devoted to the preservation and interpretation of Georgia history, architecture, culture and philanthropic heritage as well as highlighting Geo... famplosion.com
Standing Peach Tree
A Creek Indian village on both sides of the river at mouth of Peachtree Cr. Whether it was named for a "pitch tree" or a peach tree, it occurs, officially, as Standing Peach Tree in Gov. John Martin's letter of May 27, 1782, to... hmdb.org
Steatite Boulder
This steatite boulder was found on the site of a prehistoric quarry along Soapstone Ridge 8 miles south of Decatur. It shows the methods of Indians in making stone bowls, with the first girdling of the stone to remove workable ... hmdb.org
Fernbank Museum Of Natural History
Explore cultural treasures and ancient fossils, experience the thrill of a film in the IMAX Theatre, enjoy science interactives and marvel at the largest dinosaurs ever discovered. Fernbank Museum isn?t just another museu... famplosion.com
The Breman Jewish Heritage & Holocaust Museum
Extensive documents and profiles record Atlanta's Jewish history, making the museum the largest of its kind in the Southeast. Particularly notable for special exhibits that emphasize the value of tolerance and diversity. clatl.com
Carlos Museum Of Emory University
focus on art of the ancient world including Egypt, Greece, Rome, Near East, the Americas, with 19th-20th century sub-Saharan works www.emory.edu/CARLOS/
Sweet Auburn Avenue Historic District
district encompasses Martin Luther King Jr NHS and many other institutions and historical sites sweetauburn.com
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site
The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic site was established to preserve and interpret the places where Dr. King was born, worked, worshipped and is buried. Places to visit include the Visitor Center, Ebenezer Bapti... famplosion.com
The Indian Trail Echota
In this place the Indian Trail Echota crossed the Peach Tree Trail 1812 hmdb.org
Atlanta-fulton Public Library- Auburn Avenue Research Library
Who we are and what we are? The Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History is a Special Library of the Atlanta-Fulton County Library System. It is the first library of its kind in the southeast... famplosion.com
Apex Museum, The
MISSION STATEMENT To accurately interpret and present history from an African American perspective in order to help all American and International visitors better understand and appreciate the contributions of African Ame... famplosion.com
Spelman College Museum Of Fine Arts
Welcome to the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art. The Museum is an academic resource for Spelman College students, faculty, staff, administration and alumnae. The Museum?s exhibitions and programs also reach Atlanta?s di... famplosion.com
