Experience Black History Month 2021 in Downtown Atlanta
Posted on 21-03-2023 11:28 PM
Experience Black History Month 2021 in Downtown Atlanta
Take part in Downtown Atlanta's Black History Month celebrations in 2021
You can observe, explore, and celebrate Black History Month in Downtown Atlanta this month in person or from home.
AUBURN AVENUE
Atlanta's Auburn Avenue has long been the center of Black history, culture, business, and spirituality. You can walk down the Avenue self-guided to see landmark institutions, local businesses, and public artwork, and you should take a moment to visit the recently-completed interpretive signage and murals that show off the community's unique history and culture.
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights
Human Rights Movements throughout history have been influenced by the National Center in Atlanta for Civil and Human Rights. On site and online, The Center celebrates Black History Month with activities and programs. Did you know that the Center was one of the first cultural institutions to reopen with Siemens thermal imaging and air purification technologies during the pandemic?
Digital exhibit + virtual tours: We Share the Dream
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. A NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE AND KING CENTRE
Based on recommendations from public health authorities and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, we are closing all of Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Park are temporarily closed, but visitors are welcome to visit our campus and grounds and take a self-guided tour, which includes the crypt of Dr. and Mrs. King, Freedom Walkway, and the Reflecting Pool.
OAKLAND CEMETERY
Self-guided tours are available at the cemetery's African American Grounds, even if Historic Oakland Foundation's guided tours have sold out. Maps can be purchased online. A free, self-guided tour of the African American Grounds is available by phone by dialing (678) 365-0232. Among the stops along the tour are some of Atlanta's black history pioneers' final resting places, including Carrie Steele Logan, founder of Atlantas first orphanage for African American children; William Finch, Atlanta's first African American city councilman; Bishop John W. Gaines and Julia A. Gaines, women's pastor and first lady of Big Bethel A.M.E. In addition, Atlanta was first African American mayor thanks to Maynard Jackson.
AUBURN AVENUE RESEARCH LIBRARY
This community amenity always hosts a variety of events during Black History Month. You can join us in February for a number of book talks, film screenings, panel discussions, and community engagement discussions concerning the Civil Rights Movement, the African Diaspora, race, and identity.
APEX MUSEUM
Since its inception 42 years ago, The APEX Museum has been Atlanta's oldest and most important Black History Museum. Located on Auburn Avenue, the APEX Museum interprets and presents African American history from an African American perspective for all Americans as well as international visitors to better understand and appreciate their contributions to our country and the world. Apex is currently open on Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and requires timed tickets in order to keep guests at a safe physical distance from one another.
A virtual night of soul-filled spirituals will take place on February 5 as Refuge Coffee Co. and The APEX Museum celebrate Black History Month.
CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF ATLANTA
In the Children's Museum in Atlanta, you'll find exhibits about African Americans in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and art on the Stage, Science Bar, and Creativity Cafe. Each week, the museum will host interactive storytimes, hands-on activities, and thrilling experiments. You can find the complete schedule of programming here.
HALL OF FAME FOR CHICK-FIL-A COLLEGE FOOTBALL
This exhibit explores the story of integration in college football and the journeys of African American trailblazers who forever changed the landscape of the sport during Black History Month. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and College Football - Their Story is a new limited engagement exhibit featuring inspiring stories, artifacts, and college football treasures.
History and curator Jeremy Swick hosts the Not Your Average Hero web series, in which he interviews pioneering college football figures. College Football Hall of Fame YouTube will premiere the following episodes each Monday at 12:00 PM (EST):
UNIQUE DOWNTOWN ATLANTA TOURS
You can take a tour downtown Atlanta that highlights black history and achievement on foot, by bike, or in a car. A few we recommend are:
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