Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park in Atlanta

History & Heritage

History buffs will find plenty to see and do in Georgia, including history and heritage museums, historic homes, as well as tours and trails.

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Family looking at a painted horse inside the Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville, Georgia

Discover Georgia’s Best Museums

From inspirational stories of courage to awe-inspiring works of art, Georgia’s museums take you on a journey through history, culture, and the seemingly infinite possibilities...

Cyclists on a tour with Bike Bike Baby in Augusta, Georgia

6 Georgia Destinations to Experience Black History

Whether you’re exploring Atlanta’s Sweet Auburn District or Gullah Geechee heritage on the coast, eating at one of the many Black-owned restaurants across the state...

Georgia's Footsteps of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Trail

Georgia's Footsteps of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Trail

Feel closer to the events and the leader of sweeping social change at 28 sites in Georgia, including the the Martin Luther King, Jr. birthplace...

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park in Macon, Georgia

Georgia Road Trip: Native American Heritage Sites in Georgia

Rewind a timeline from the 1800s to 2500 BCE while traveling from the mountains of Northwest Georgia to the sandy beaches on the coast to...

Arch sign at Dorchester Academy in Midway, Georgia

In the Footsteps of Giants: The U.S. Civil Rights Trail in Georgia

Aerial view of Hills & Dales Estate surrounded with lush greenery.

Top Attractions to Visit in LaGrange

Old Fort Jackson in Savannah, Georgia

Remembering Georgia's Role in the Civil War

Georgia peaches

The Town Behind the Georgia Peach

Hills & Dales Estate in LaGrange, Georgia

10 Historic Georgia Homes to Tour

Andalusia Farm in Milledgeville, Georgia

Guide to Georgia's Literary Landmarks

Veterans Wall of Honor in McDonough, Georgia

15 Unforgettable Military Attractions in Georgia

King Wehadkee Covered Bridge in LaGrange, Georgia

A Guide to Georgia’s Covered Bridges

Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site

Four Georgia History Tours

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park Visitor Center in Macon, Georgia

Amazing Things to Do at National Parks in Georgia

Macon rocks mural in downtown Macon, Georgia

Brush Up on History in Macon

Savannah Haitian Monument

African American History Sites: 4 Military Memorials

Tree Spirit in Mallery Park on St. Simons Island, Georgia

Mystical Legends of Georgia Folklore

Martin Luther King, Jr. Birth Home in Atlanta

Driving Back into Georgia's Martin Luther King, Jr. & Civil Rights History

Freedom Singers in Albany, Georgia

4 Churches Pivotal to the Civil Rights Movement to Visit Today

Historic Dorchester Academy in Midway, Georgia

The Remarkable History of Dorchester Academy

Boys dormitory at Dorchester Academy in Midway, Georgia

6 Inspiring Black History Stops Near Savannah

Martin Luther King, Jr. Monument Park in Dublin, Georgia

4 Black History Experiences in Dublin

Chattahoochee RiverWalk in Columbus, Georgia

Follow the Black Heritage Trail in Columbus

Martin Luther King Fr. National Historical Park in Atlanta, Georgia

6 Can't-Miss Spots at Martin Luther King, Jr. Historical Park

Civil War Naval Museum

Trace the End of the Civil War in Georgia

Handmade baskets on Sapelo Island, Georgia

Uncover Gullah Geechee Heritage on Sapelo Island

Martin Luther King, Jr. Monument Park in Dublin, Georgia. Photo by @mhsherman29

King's Journey in Georgia

Historic Pews & Pulpits Ramble

Explore Rural Georgia Through the Pews & Pulpits Ramble

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Historic Banks County Courthouse & Museum

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Homer

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Biblical History Center – LaGrange

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LaGrange

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Fort Hollingsworth White House

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Alto

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National Center for Civil and Human Rights

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African American

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Atlanta

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Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

African American

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Atlanta

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Ladson Genealogical Library

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Vidalia

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Birthplace of Jo Ann Gibson Robinson

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Culloden

Smith-Gilbert Gardens

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Kennesaw

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Sign of the Dove Inn

Bar & Grills

Casual Full Service

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Buena Vista

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Okefenokee Heritage Center

Performing Arts

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Waycross

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The DeKalb History Museum

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Decatur

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Roddenbery Memorial Library

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Cairo

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