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On the fifth anniversary of the passing of renowned Atlanta civil rights leader and political figure John Lewis, Georgia activists are coming together to lead themselves into "good trouble." ...
Author Karen Abbott (Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy) discusses female Civil War spies, writing, and the Clermont Lounge.
One hundred and fifty years ago, as the Union and Confederacy entered the fourth year of the Civil War, both sides anticipated victory—and soldiers in blue and gray prepared for a fight to the ...
Here is an overview of Civil War battlefield locations near Atlanta, including sites that were part of the Battle of Atlanta and the fights around Kennesaw Mountain in 1864.
Both of the locomotives are housed in metro Atlanta museums The General is located at the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History in Kennesaw.
Karen Schwabach’s historical novel for kids ages 8 to 12 tells the story of a boy who wants to escape his boring life by fighting in the Civil War.
The first time Calinda Lee saw the “Battle of Atlanta” Cyclorama, she rolled her eyes in disbelief. The colossal 133-year-old panoramic painting of the Civil War battle featured thousands of ...
William Link talked about the Civil War's effects on Atlanta. Also, David Cecelski talked about Abraham Galloway, a former slave turned Union spy and African American political leader.
Alex Garland’s “Civil War" is already one of the most talked-about films of the year so far -- and intense drama was filmed here in metro Atlanta.