The Atlanta Historical Society was founded in 1926 to preserve and study Atlanta's history. In 1990, after decades of collecting, researching, and publishing information about Atlanta and the surrounding area, the organization officially became Atlanta History Center. What began as a small, archival-focused historical society grew over the decades to encompass 33 acres of curated Goizueta Gardens, four historic houses, varied programming, and a range of signature and temporary exhibitions housed in the Atlanta History Museum (completed 1993).
In 2016, Atlanta History Center developed a new strategic plan that aligns with our vision statement to connect people, history, and culture. Our strategic plan guides us to become a more inclusive institution, a community resource and connector, a best in class institution for our guests, more relevant in today's quickly changing world, and an institution with the financial strength to continue to improve our organization’s performance and ability to serve our community for years to come.
