Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park in Atlanta

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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...

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

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Top Attractions to Visit in LaGrange

Arch sign at Dorchester Academy in Midway, Georgia

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

Old Fort Jackson in Savannah, Georgia

Remembering Georgia's Role in the Civil War

Hills & Dales Estate in LaGrange, Georgia

10 Historic Georgia Homes to Tour

King Wehadkee Covered Bridge in LaGrange, Georgia

A Guide to Georgia’s Covered Bridges

Sign at the Busy Bee Cafe in Atlanta, Georgia

Dining Legacies: Must-Try Black-Owned Restaurants

Andalusia Farm in Milledgeville, Georgia

Guide to Georgia's Literary Landmarks

Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site

Four Georgia History Tours

Bus exhibit at the Albany Civil Rights Institute

7 Must-See Civil Rights Sites in Albany

Downtown Plains, Georgia. Photo by @benjamingalland

Presidents From Georgia: Where to Experience Their Legacies

Villa Lamar

10 Historic Atlanta Homes and Their Original Owners

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park Visitor Center in Macon, Georgia

Amazing Things to Do at National Parks in Georgia

Martin Luther King National Historical Park

How to Talk to Kids About Civil Rights History in Georgia

Inside the atrium at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta, Georgia

9 Must-See Black History Tours for Groups

Boys dormitory at Dorchester Academy in Midway, Georgia

6 Inspiring Black History Stops Near Savannah

Martin Luther King, Jr. Birth Home in Atlanta

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

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

4 Black History Experiences in Dublin

Veterans Wall of Honor in McDonough, Georgia

15 Unforgettable Military Attractions in Georgia

Freedom Singers at Old Mount Zion Baptist Church in Albany, Georgia

MLK's Footsteps and More Must-See Black History in Albany

Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta on the U.S. Civil Rights Trail

12 Must-See Stops on the U.S. Civil Rights Trail in Georgia

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

Mystical Legends of Georgia Folklore

Sweet Auburn Curb Market

Discover Atlanta's Black History Aboard the Atlanta Streetcar

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

King's Journey in Georgia

Hills and Dales Estate in LaGrange, Georgia

Three Historical Legends in LaGrange, Ga.

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Fitzgerald Architectural Treasures Tour

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Albany Civil Rights Movement Memorial

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