Museums

Gone With The Wind

PeachTart — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:42:14 GMT

For Scarlett: Costumes from Gone With the Wind

October 29, 2009 – January 31, 2010

To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Atlanta premiere of Gone With the Wind, the Atlanta History Center will display two original costumes worn by Vivien Leigh. On display in two atrium cases, visitors will be able to see the famous green curtain dress worn by Leigh in her role as Scarlett O’Hara. A symbol of Scarlett’s will to survive, the curtain dress was featured in three scenes in the movie: the jail scene in which Scarlett asks Rhett for financial assistance, the scene in which Scarlett walks through the Atlanta streets with Mammy, and the scene in which Scarlett meets her future husband Frank Kennedy. The curtain dress became the inspiration for the popular “Went With the Wind” skit on The Carol Burnett Show.

The display also features the dress worn by Vivien Leigh for the scene depicting Scarlett’s ride through Shantytown, and several costume sketches by Gone With the Wind costume designer, Walter Plunkett. For Scarlett: Costumes from Gone With the Wind is included with general admission to the Atlanta History Center. For more information, call 404.814.4000.

America I AM... Ends September 6, 2009

PeachTart — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:30:58 GMT

America I AM provides an opportunity for people from all walks of life to explore this uniquely American story. With the nation’s first African American president, America I AM endeavors to bring together Americans of all backgrounds to achieve a greater understanding of their shared culture and history. www.americaiam.org

Location: Atlanta Civic Center www.atlantaciviccenter.com 365 Piedmont Ave., NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 (404) 523-6275

Public Transportation:
For bus routes (recommended)- call MARTA (404) 848-5000. The nearest MARTA Rapid Rail station is Civic Center (N3). Exit the station at street level on West Peachtree Street,cross the street, and then walk approximately 5 blocks east along any of the through streets.

Native Lands: Indians and Georgia

Brin224 — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:27:56 GMT

I read on Creative Loafing that an exhibit running through November 16 at the Atlanta History center is Native Lands: Indians and Georgia. This exhibit shows the complex societies that the Native Americans established in Georgia long before European settlers, up to the Trail of Tears and into recent times through the voices of contemporary Creeks and Cherokees.

This exhibit is included in the price of general admission and free to Atlanta History Center members.For more information call 404)814-4000 or visit the website.

I love museums, and this sounds educational for someone like me who doesn't know much about Native Americans. Has anyone been? What would you say about the exhibit?

Millennium Gate

Brin224 — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 06:01:00 GMT

In the Loop mentions that the Millennium Gate is now opened July 4th. This piece of art in the style of the Arch de Triomphe also has a museum on the inside including exhibits about the development of Atlanta as well as Atlantic Station, where the structure is located. The museum will be open 10a.m. to 4p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 12 p.m. to 4 pm. on Sundays.The museum will be closed July 7- September 3rd to complete building.

Check out the official website for more information.

I'm pretty curious about this "Gate." Was anyone able to see it on the 4th? What was your opinion about it? Were the exhibits good? Does it add to Atlanta's personality?

Atlanta History Center

Danny — Thu, 01 May 2008 03:30:06 GMT

If you love history like I do, the Atlanta History Center is a must. Check out: www.atlantahistorycenter.com

High Museum and Stone Mountain

Mallory8 — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:02:49 GMT

I chatted with two young ladies at the Atlanta.net party who didn't want to be named but had a lot of great ideas of places they like to go in Atlanta. One of them told me she likes the High Museum and wants to go back soon to see its new updated version. They also like to go to Stone Mountain, not only to hike the mountain, but also because there is a lot of history there and they love to just chill out for the day.