🏛️ Atlanta History Center: Where the Past Comes Alive 🔍(2)

🏡 Historic Houses & Gardens: Tour two iconic homes: Swan House 🦢 (yes, that gilded mansion from earlier!)—a 1920s ode to Old Money elegance. Smith Family Farm 🌾—a rustic 1860s cabin where costumed interpreters churn butter and spin tales of plantation life. 📚 Museum Must-Sees:Turning Point: The American Civil War 📜—a balanced exhibit on Union vs. Confederate perspectives. Shaw Brothers’ Collection 🎬—costumes and props from Gone with the Wind (fun fact: Clark Gable’s hat is here!). Centennial Olympic Games Museum 🏅—relive Atlanta’s 1996 glory with Torchbearer uniforms and a replica of the Olympic Cauldron. 🌳 Grounds & Gardens: Stroll through: The Civil War Trail 🗺️—marked with cannons and storyboards. Herb Garden 🌿—smell the rosemary while pondering 19th-century medicine. Margaret Mitchell House Shuttle 🚌—yes, they offer free rides to the Gone with the Wind author’s home! 🎟️ Pro Tips: Combo Ticket: Save $$$ by bundling with the Swan House/Garden ticket. 🦢💸 Free Days: Visit on the second Sunday of the month for free admission! 🆓 Avoid Crowds: Come early—the Cyclorama line gets long post-11 AM. ⏰ 🏷️ #AtlantaHistory #CivilWarNerd #CycloramaMagic #SouthernStories