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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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...

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

Top Attractions to Visit in LaGrange

Exterior view of the Roger House Museum in Madison, Georgia, framed by bright and leafy trees.

Georgia's Legacy & Lore Trail: Discover the Extraordinary History & Heartbeat of the South

John Lewis mural in Atlanta's Sweet Auburn District

How to Spend a Day in Atlanta's Sweet Auburn Historic District

Sign at the Busy Bee Cafe in Atlanta, Georgia

Dining Legacies: Must-Try Black-Owned Restaurants

Downtown Plains, Georgia. Photo by @benjamingalland

Presidents From Georgia: Where to Experience Their Legacies

Savannah Haitian Monument

African American History Sites: 4 Military Memorials

Boys dormitory at Dorchester Academy in Midway, Georgia

6 Inspiring Black History Stops Near Savannah

Ranger and kids at Kolomoki Mounds State Park in Blakely, Georgia

5 Native American Sites Not to Miss in Georgia

Civil War Naval Museum

Trace the End of the Civil War in Georgia

Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah, Georgia

10 of Georgia’s Famous Final Resting Places

6 Lesser-Known Civil Rights Sites for History Buffs

Andalusia Farm in Milledgeville, Georgia

Guide to Georgia's Literary Landmarks

Hills & Dales Estate in LaGrange, Georgia

10 Historic Georgia Homes to Tour

Dungeness ruins on Cumberland Island, Georgia. Photo by @discoveriesphotography

Amazing Things to Do at National Parks in Georgia

Freedom Singers in Albany, Georgia

4 Churches Pivotal to the Civil Rights Movement to Visit Today

The National Center for Civil and Human Rights

Must-See Civil Rights Sites in Georgia

Georgia peaches

The Town Behind the Georgia Peach

Veterans Wall of Honor in McDonough, Georgia

15 Unforgettable Military Attractions in Georgia

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

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

Chattahoochee RiverWalk in Columbus, Georgia

Follow the Black Heritage Trail in Columbus

A heritage museum with picnic tables situated outside

3 Must-See Black History Sites in Georgia

Civil rights photography at Paschal's Restaurant in Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta Restaurants with Civil Rights History

Sweet Auburn Curb Market

Discover Atlanta's Black History Aboard the Atlanta Streetcar

Macon rocks mural in downtown Macon, Georgia

Brush Up on History in Macon

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Vidalia Onion Museum

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Vidalia

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Biblical History Center – LaGrange

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LaGrange

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Milledgeville

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Hills and Dales Estate – LaGrange

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LaGrange

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Museum on Main

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Statesboro

Booth Western Art Museum

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Cartersville

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Charles Sherrod Civil Rights Park

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Albany

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The History Company/Southeast Veterans Museum

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Fort Oglethorpe

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Hickory Flat Pottery

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Clarkesville

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The Cannonball House

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Macon

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The Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History

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Augusta

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Historic Perry Manor

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